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 …

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 …

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 …

Dec 24, 2020 · North American Bladesmith and Blacksmith Directory 46 posts North American Bladesmith & Blacksmith Directory / Marketplace By Lorne W., January 7 Forges, Tools, Equipment …

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 …

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.

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 11, 2011 · Got this from watching History Channel's "Iron and Fire". Daniel Casey, blacksmith has said at least twice that the quenching tank must be oriented north/south, not east/west. Reason? …

Aug 14, 2001 · RIP Phillip Baldwin August 24th, 2023. Phillip was the founder of Shining Wave Metals and pretty much THE guy in the US for Japanese and other high value alloys, as well as an …

Dec 12, 2005 · John, don't worry about the "plans" from the Appalachian Blacksmith's hammer. They really aren't plans as such, just a few hand-drawn sketches that don't tell you anything you couldn't …