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 …

Feb 1, 2025 · In my never ending quest for over-engineered equipment, I built a new quench tank. The first one I made from rigid aluminum tubing leaked at the bottom and was not exactly tip-over-proof. …

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)? …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Dec 24, 2020 · North American Bladesmith and Blacksmith Directory 45 posts North American Bladesmith & Blacksmith Directory / Marketplace By Bob Bryenton, Thursday at 10:05 PM Forges, …

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 …

Apr 29, 2014 · I have the two burner blacksmith forge by Diamondback Ironworks. It works really good for general bladesmithing. It is a great size, easy to use, and is very portable; Dennis makes a quality …

Jan 11, 2007 · At present, I do more blacksmith work than knife making, but I use a 2.5 lb hammer for normal stuff, and only grab the 3 lb when I need to draw out a large piece.