Feb 16, 2010 · I recently purchased 30 blacksmithing ebooks on eBay for $5. A little research and I came up with some details. All of them are works published prior to 1923, so they are in the public …

Jul 13, 2009 · Ray Clontz Tire Hammer Plans by Clay Spencer These plans are for a 50 lb. power hammer that uses the rear axle and hub from a front drive car and emergency spare tire and weighs …

Nov 10, 2021 · My 1x30 has finally given up, so... any recommendations for the best 2x72 belt grinder for knife making, available in the UK (WITHOUT crazy import duties or excessively long shipping)? …

Dec 14, 2023 · I’m not a blacksmith … but I wonder if the higher oxygen atmosphere in the induction forge presents a problem with more material loss due to oxidation of the surface? I've been kinda …

Nov 8, 2000 · You can also make good blacksmith hammers with it, and when you super-quench tongs made from 1018, the handles will be nice and springy and they'll stay that way as long as you take …

Jan 27, 2012 · Hey guys, I'm looking at building a new general use forge. I've got a vertical forge already and that works great for HT and forge welding, but it's kinda crap for general knife …

Aug 19, 2024 · As you correctly note forge flues shouldn't get as hot as fireplace chimneys, but for some reason the code does not have an explicit section for solid fuel blacksmith forges, so it is up to the …

By Lorne W. January 25, 2021 in North American Bladesmith and Blacksmith Directory

Aug 21, 2013 · Here it is referenced in a letter to the editor of American Blacksmith where the author is making a point of work being done by anvil is faster than with drop-forge. Pretty interesting. The …

May 22, 2018 · I'm a little confused - I've been reading "The Backyard Blacksmith" as well as "The Complete Bladesmith" (referred by this forum) and both authors refer to the most effective …