Took a couple of pictures of the new Jackson welding helmet to my welding store and he will try to find out if the unit shown is in production or just a one-off show piece. He said he thinks all helmet manufacturers are scurrying to deal with fumes arising during stainless steel welding. I get the feeling that their designers are not welders and...
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The results of my first attempt at a clay temper of L6 steel. The project was mildly successful. First the steel was aquired from concrete saw blades, annealed and the cut into to bars for forge work. The blades were forged to the basic shape including the tapers and the holes punched for the full tang handle. The flatness was obtained thru...
New blower is real nice
Posted by don't tread on me in don't tread on me's Blog,
12 August 2011
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The royal western cheif blower I got is real nice I havent used it yet but it puts out a loot of air. Here are some pics of befor and after paint. I got it for free. :D :D :D :D :D
Good Manners Go a Long Way
Posted by stewartthesmith in stewart the smith's Blog,
07 August 2011
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I have been selling tools that I manufacture for the last 34 years. Along the way, I have learned a few things about customer service. These principles that I have learned have helped me to satisfy and retain customers that remain loyal to me after many years of intercourse with them.
First of all, I have the philosophy that when someone...
First of all, I have the philosophy that when someone...
So here I stand, looking over the great precipice that is the world of blacksmithing, metalworking, welding...
This is the start of my journey. Not sure what exactly lit the forge inside me that made me turn down this path, but I know it's going to be an obsession..it's already begun.
I've made contact with some smiths. I've...
This is the start of my journey. Not sure what exactly lit the forge inside me that made me turn down this path, but I know it's going to be an obsession..it's already begun.
I've made contact with some smiths. I've...
[attachment=33519:Picture 8.jpg]i need a lil but of help i just bout a splitting chisel at a flea market and i need to know whether or not they need to have an edge or what because this one hase been used as a wood splitting wedge so its pretty beat up and also if anybody knows of any simple plans on how to make a propane forge out of a old freon...
Since, the donation drive, we've been able to deploy extra servers to help handle the load. I Forge Iron now uses multiple servers around the world, or a Content Delivery Network, to host static items like images. This network also means we're on 26 servers closer to you, where ever you are.
Since April 12th, we've reduced the load...
Since April 12th, we've reduced the load...
At the start of May, I will be starting my new job with my Fiancee! It's comission based and we're our own bosses! Scared and Excited. Tired of packing though. Thanks to all who prayed for us to find a job!
Hammer and Anvil 6: the mysterious allure of sharp knives
Posted by TuckGiles in TuckGiles' Blog,
09 March 2011
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http://www.tuckreade...6-sharp-knives/
BALSAM –– It has been some weeks since I updated the blacksmith’s blog, in part because I have gotten wrapped up in the actual craft and have not been as interested in writing about it as doing it. By doing it I mean making a knife from Damascus steel, a process that entails...
BALSAM –– It has been some weeks since I updated the blacksmith’s blog, in part because I have gotten wrapped up in the actual craft and have not been as interested in writing about it as doing it. By doing it I mean making a knife from Damascus steel, a process that entails...
I made these 14" wing calipers for the auction at the Forging on the River conference at the Metal Museum in Memphis. I spent a couple of years in the shop there, so I'm trying to give a little back. I'm thrilled with how they turned...
MAKS General Contracting Ltd., custom iron shop is looking for blacksmith/locksmith full time position, minim 5 years experience, $20-25 p/h, fax resume 905-461-1504 or call Slavo @ 905-461-9329.
Well last friday was my last day at my job as a construction tutor, wish i could say i was moving into a career in Blacksmithing but unfortunately i'm not. I am going to be in the same type of job but as a vocational technician not a tutor, less responsibilty for about £700 pound less wage and i finish earlier so more time work at my...
For the last five or more years I have forged with a variety of simple home built forges and junk blowers, my anvil was a piece of 3" round stock 14" long upended in a hackberry stump!
But this year that changed, early in the year I bought a Royal freestanding hand crank blower; it worked wonders to have a good blower.
Last month I...
But this year that changed, early in the year I bought a Royal freestanding hand crank blower; it worked wonders to have a good blower.
Last month I...
hidden blade got any tips?(that really works)
Posted by SWORDSMAN in SWORDSMAN's Blog,
10 October 2010
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Well im makeing a hidden blade and i need a few tips on the piece that mounts to my arm i think i have the releasing and locking mecanisms figured out i just need some i just need help on i would go about the actual sheath for the blade
This past Saturday was the Harvest Fest at the location our local club has our other forge. So of course we opened the doors to run a demo for the public on Friday and Saturday. Due to work I couldn't be there on Fri but I was able to be there on Sat. I got there at 08:30 to help set up and get the smithy opened up and the fires lit for the...
On the weekend of Sept 11-12 I took a class at Cloverdale Forge (http://cloverdalefarm.ca/forge), run by Matt Jenkins.
I had only used my homemade propane forge before, so after using a coal forge for a few hours, there were 2 main thoughts going through my head: "Man, this fire sure gets the metal hot quick and localized!" followed...
I had only used my homemade propane forge before, so after using a coal forge for a few hours, there were 2 main thoughts going through my head: "Man, this fire sure gets the metal hot quick and localized!" followed...
Pop-Pop, Put-Put, Tup-Tup, many other names describe the sound. These are tin boats with simple diaphragm impulse steam engines that operate with a candle. They were popular in the 20's, and still made today as a niche market.
I have built 2 working engines now. One a simple coil of 1/8 inch copper tubing, the other a 2 inch diameter...
I have built 2 working engines now. One a simple coil of 1/8 inch copper tubing, the other a 2 inch diameter...
im new to the site and am unsure of how everything works at this point
Posted by irontanner in irontanner's Blog,
03 June 2010
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hey everybody im new to the site and dont really know what all can be done on here yet, im an aprentice level black/bladesmith and i joined because i seem to have hit a rock wall in my work, ive been unable to get any quality tools and have had to make almost all of the ones i have but you can only do so much as far as that goes and i was...
On a dark and stormy night....really, it was! My mother hands me a book, "Back to Basics". Bored out of my mind, I start flipping through the pages. I soon come across a brake drum forge....and the fever set in. Then it's a mad dash to get all these parts with as little money as possible.
One week later I have everything I...
One week later I have everything I...
A few weeks ago I was at the NEB open forge and more than one of the guys was wearing gloves the entire day. Some wore the standard leather work gloves with the cotton backing and one fellow wore "fireplace" gloves made for high heat applications. I don't wear gloves and the one time I did I nearly burnt myself good because of a...
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