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Wootz

> The (reported) trick to Wootz was the separation of high carbon crystaline > structures and milder steel. ... there >...
5 comments posted 22yrs
posted by carlDOTwest
5 comments posted 22yrs posted by carlDOTwest

newbie portable forge

I'm new and learning.My plan is to make simple hand tools for woodturning..I'm looking for a portable,gas forge..Is for...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by <rpixley
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by <rpixley

Free Welding Rod in Seattle.

OK Guys I need a little help. Pacific industrial supply donated several tons of welding rod to South Seattle Comm. Coll...
18 comments posted 22yrs
posted by ernie
18 comments posted 22yrs posted by ernie

Great Bellows

Hi, I'm really interested in blacksmithing, and I've found some great sites. I've decided to use a coal forge. I'm just...
5 comments posted 22yrs
posted by ametovski
5 comments posted 22yrs posted by ametovski

Getting Started

Hi to everyone, This is my first post here, I've recently decided that I would like to take up smithing as a hobby. But...
9 comments posted 22yrs
posted by ametovski
9 comments posted 22yrs posted by ametovski

Forge damage?

Hey all, I've been working a large Camp Knife made from a leaf spring and used the forge to straighten it out and do a...
61 comments posted 22yrs
posted by greynospamangel1
61 comments posted 22yrs posted by greynospamangel1

model 408 forge

I looked at the #408 ( number tag attached to front of the forge ) Champion forge and checked out the blower like Trevo...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by danmid
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by danmid

Patterns

Patterns or pictures of old things that one can make? .. Like tripods and all ofcourse no need for patterns for most of...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by sys2
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by sys2

Fly Press questions.

After last week's thread, I bit the bullet and boughy myself a flypress - just a little iddy-biddy no. 6 that weighs ab...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by news
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by news

Newbie forge advice needed

I want to get a propane forge. I am going to use it mainly for spiraling square stock, heating the ends of various stee...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by desert6traveler
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by desert6traveler

Any sources for coal forges?

Hey guys, Any companies out there selling fully assembled coal forges besides Centaur? I'm interested in a full size one...
15 comments posted 22yrs
posted by jmdaconceicao
15 comments posted 22yrs posted by jmdaconceicao

Blacksmith Conference, April 30 - May 2, 2004

Sorry that I didn't post this sooner. 13th Annual Ozark Conference April 30 - May 2, 2004 Warren County Fair Grounds War...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by just4fun
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by just4fun

looking to start

hey i was wondering what are the good ways to start on blacksmithing i am new to all this but the idea has always been....
5 comments posted 22yrs
posted by wiccaman00
5 comments posted 22yrs posted by wiccaman00

Re: Induction heating

I think it's a great heating method, particularly for production forging. This process has been around since the '50's...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by spaco
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by spaco