Inducting forging of blades - BladeForums. com 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 paying attention to this, and I'm not sure there's more (oxygen or scale formation)
Cheap Online Forges - Beginners Place - Bladesmiths Forum Board I am interested in getting into bladesmithing, but am still in the collecting of basic materials to get started phase I found a couple of double burner propane forges online and wanted to know what everyone’s thoughts on them are I am looking at the Mr Volcano Hero 2 and the Febtech forge I wa
blacksmiths knives - History - Bladesmiths Forum Board Hey guys I was wondering I think most of us have made a blacksmith's knife I have heard them refered to as a woman's knife, patchknife, utility blade etc You know, their one piece w a metal handle Some people turn the handles into strikers if its thin, others just leave the handle big enoug
Chimney material advice - Bladesmiths Forum Board 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 code authority what section is applicable Might be worth enquiring locally before shelling out the big bucks
Forums - Bladesmiths Forum Board North American Bladesmith and Blacksmith Directory 46 posts North American Bladesmith Blacksmith Directory Marketplace By Lorne W , January 7 Forges, Tools, Equipment and Materials Tools and Tool Making The tools of the trade and how to make them
Metal Colour Indication - temperature guide - Beginners Place . . . 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 "temperature colour indication" for mild steel However, Lorelei Sims says "forging is most effective when the metal has t
Forging press suggestions? - Bladesmiths Forum Board The owner of the house is also a blacksmith and she's been thinking about getting a Coal Ironworks 25-ton press, but hasn't looked at others, such as the Gilmore presses or Anyang presses She did mention that she didn't like the press she had to use on Forged in Fire, but can't remember what model that was Any un-biased opinions are welcome