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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 …
Why Japanese blacksmiths put their hammer in water?
Jan 10, 2009 · I saw few movies on youtube where Japanese blacksmith put hammer in water and than he pure with hammer some water on anvil. Why. I have 2 ideas. First: Cleaning. Steel oxidase more …
Chimney material advice - Bladesmith's Forum Board
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 …
First attempt at Great Bellows - Bladesmith's Forum Board
Dec 13, 2014 · Hey guys! Not sure if this is the right place to put this but hopefully it fits in here (I am a total newbie after all!) I've just finished making a set of Great Bellows for my first forge, and thought …
Smithing while seated? - Hot Work - Bladesmith's Forum Board
Jun 12, 2006 · My friend who is a professional blacksmith apprenticed a smith who was in a wheelchair. The man had a skiing accident and was paralyzed from the waist down. They had to make …
Tire Hammer Plans by Clay Spencer - BladeForums.com
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 …
blacksmithing myths - History - Bladesmith's Forum Board
Jan 19, 2010 · The Blacksmith Duel One of the famous duelists of early New Orleans was Bernard Marlgny, a member of one of Louisiana’s oldest and most influential families, who was a master …
Old Historical knives (title edited) - BladeForums.com
Jan 9, 2006 · It looks to be the earlier of the two and unlike the Village Blacksmith knife, it has a false edge at the clip point. As far as I can tell Smith Bigg was a retailer that opened around 1880 and …
Ribbon Burner Forge Build - Bladesmith's Forum Board
May 2, 2016 · I control the temp with the needle valve and forge weld Damascus billets with 1/2# of pressure. You can all check out the attachment Build a Gas Forge for how I like to build a forge. Let …