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metalworking plans

Hello, I have a bibliography of magazine article plans spanning a range of 80 years, from 1900 to 1980. I thought I mig...
12 comments posted 22yrs
posted by james
12 comments posted 22yrs posted by james

swage block?

I got a swage block from Centaur Forge in as-cast condition. The holes are pretty rough, basically just cored holes to...
5 comments posted 22yrs
posted by grantNOSPAM
5 comments posted 22yrs posted by grantNOSPAM

blacksmith's finish question

I have a friend who is a beekeeper. He just gave me about a quart of beeswax as it is collected from the hive. I'm refi...
12 comments posted 22yrs
posted by grantNOSPAM
12 comments posted 22yrs posted by grantNOSPAM

Little Giant motors

I just picked up a Little Giant 50# hammer. Does anyone know of a method to attach a motor without drilling holes in the...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by NoSpam
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by NoSpam

securing a 25# LG

I just got the use of a 25# late model Mayer Bros. (just like Little Giant) hammer. It just showed up at my shop door t...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by grantNOSPAM
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by grantNOSPAM

Induction Furnace

Anyone ever try building a small induction furnace using a high frequency welding machine i.e. TIG welder?
12 comments posted 22yrs
posted by mike_d2
12 comments posted 22yrs posted by mike_d2

Cameron Stoker's Grasshopper Treadle Hammer

Cameron Stoker, of Santa Fe, NM, has recently completed a Grasshopper Treadle Hammer, and has kindly provided photograp...
6 comments posted 22yrs
posted by freemab
6 comments posted 22yrs posted by freemab

hand cyst

Has anyone ever had a problem with, or heard of anyone having problems with cysts as a result of blacksmithing? I just...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by michaelbrown
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by michaelbrown

How much fire clay to line rivet forge pan

I'm new to this and I've managed to obtain a rivet forge to ruin some perfectly good scrap steel with. How thick of a f...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by jimstro
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by jimstro

Calling all blade/blacksmiths!!

We need your help. We at Primal Fires www.primalblade.com are compiling a collective list of all bladesmiths and blacks...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by primalfires
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by primalfires

forge power hammer foundation

I've been assembling pieces of a future forge in a 14' x 22' shed that at present has a gravel floor. This week present...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by bobp
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by bobp

Re: Wanting to Learn about Blacksmithing

Post a sign on your property, also put one in your left side car window - "blacksmith tools wanted" and your phone #
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by d9smith
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by d9smith

Which Stainless should I use?

I'm looking to make a set of training knives for Kung Fu, due to regulations (go Canadian Government) I can not purchas...
26 comments posted 22yrs
posted by Cheeseball
26 comments posted 22yrs posted by Cheeseball

propane forge question

I'm getting ready to make my first propane forge. I got a nice piece of 12" pipe and now I'm wondering how long to make...
6 comments posted 22yrs
posted by grantNOSPAM
6 comments posted 22yrs posted by grantNOSPAM

A4140 steel

Hi, Is any one familar with A4140 steel. I was at the scrap yard and most of the metal was misterium but there was one...
5 comments posted 22yrs
posted by alpinekid
5 comments posted 22yrs posted by alpinekid