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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Apr 26, 2019 · Having never pushed hot metal, I joined a local blacksmith's organization recently so I could become exposed to forge, fire and tools. Last night at the gathering, I noticed several guys …

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 …

Aug 19, 2011 · They were made in Monterrey, Mexico by an American blacksmith that established himself in the 1940's. Form what I head, they were made out of chevy spring leaves. I remember …

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? …