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  1. The Village Blacksmith - The Way - Bladesmith's Forum Board

    Sep 1, 2015 · Under a spreading chestnut tree The village smithy stands; The smith, a mighty man is he, With large and sinewy hands; And the muscles of his brawny arms Are strong as iron bands. His hair …

  2. Best gas forge for a serious home hobbyist? | BladeForums.com

    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 …

  3. 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 …

  4. Japanese Blacksmith Hammers - Bladesmith's Forum Board

    Oct 4, 2010 · Anyone using one of the Japanese Blacksmith hammers that is sold on the Japan Woodworker site. I use a Hoffi most of the time but have always wanted to try one of the weight …

  5. Forums - Bladesmith's Forum Board

    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 …

  6. What Brand of Tongs Should I.... - Bladesmith's Forum Board

    Jun 18, 2009 · What type of tongs do you recomend? I've been using channellocks... I really want something longer that has a better grip. I was thinking some wolf jaw tongs? Grant, what is you …

  7. Inducting forging of blades - BladeForums.com

    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 …

  8. forging scrolls - Hot Work - Bladesmith's Forum Board

    Apr 4, 2007 · i'm gonna beat out a couple'a blacksmiths knives tomorrow as trade for antlers from a local stalker and software from a webdesigner, and wanted to do some nice tight scroll work on the …

  9. Forge Building (insulation) Question - BladeForums.com

    Mar 19, 2012 · Couldn't figure out why my first forge wouldn't weld, until a kindly blacksmith explained about what Kaowool is. I opened both ends of my forge and walled them with stacked firebrick- it's …

  10. $500 power hammer kit?? - Hot Work - Bladesmith's Forum Board

    Mar 24, 2011 · Any help would be great guys, found a site that has a full kit to build a power hammer for around $500. Any body know where it is or who? found it once and now nothing, maybe shut down? …