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Mar 21, 2011 · I was looking for a listing of modern day sayings that originated from Blacksmithing. I did not find a list on the net readily. Perhaps we could make our own. When you post put the saying by …

Sep 22, 2024 · Blacksmithing related topics, general discussion1.8k replies 433.9k views Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Friday at 11:53 PM

Dec 16, 2022 · Good description of colors and especially the safety bit about using the back of your hand to check for a black heat. This should become a habit and literally every piece of iron near or …

Oct 19, 2021 · Ever heard the old saying, "there's a new twist?". Comes right out of the Blacksmiths craft. Fabrication and cold twists are pretty limited to one type of twist. Depending on your power you …

Jan 5, 2011 · I was wondering what type of coal is the best to forge with. We heat my house with a coal stove and buy coal in bulk for that purpose. I was told that coal comes in 3 sizes and that there are …

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Aug 24, 2009 · I am relatively new to blacksmithing. A friend of mine (a machinest) suggested that I should use 1045 steel to make some drifts. It's water hardening, and in the shop where I work, they …

Jan 19, 2011 · I've been smithing for several years now, but never taking it seriously until the last year to 6 months. I'm really getting into it, and I'm wondering if I'd like to continue it as a hobby, or maybe …

Jul 18, 2014 · Just getting into the blacksmithing aspects, but been forging knives for over 10 years. Just for blade work I've got 4 hammers that I use, all in the 1 1/2 lbs to 4 lbs range. I've got a 5th that I …