Blacksmithing, General Discussion

8,487 topics in this forum

1. Blacksmithing gems and pearls 1 2 3 4 58

   By Glenn, December 1, 2013
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   • Frosty
   • April 14

3. Show me your blacksmith pets 1 2 3 4 45

   By Glenn, July 13, 2016
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   • Frosty
   • Sunday at 09:38 PM

4. the handy rail spike 1 2 3 4 16

   By ausfire, October 30, 2015   

   • rail spike
   • 388 replies
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   • Les L
   • September 11, 2023

5. READ THIS FIRST

   By JHCC, January 25, 2018
   • 23 replies
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   • Irondragon Forge ClayWorks
   • November 22, 2023

6. Common Basic Mistakes That Beginners Should Avoid 1 2 3 4 8

   By JHCC, December 18, 2018
   • 181 replies
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   • bluerooster
   • July 11, 2023

7. Advice to newbies from a newbie 1 2 3 4 5

   By Jack-O-Lantern, July 16, 2014
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   • natkova
   • September 12, 2022

8. Blacksmith Sayings Proverbs 1 2 3 4

   By Borntoolate, March 21, 2011
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   • bluerooster
   • December 23, 2023

9. What did you do in the shop today? 1 2 3 4 1051

   By Mark Ling, January 22, 2017
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   • George N. M.
   • 8 hours ago

10. It followed me home 1 2 3 4 644

    By Glenn, April 6, 2005
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    • BillyBones
    • 15 hours ago

11. Show me your Bottle Openers! 1 2 3 4 73

    By Arbalist, April 23, 2009
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    • Davor
    • August 15, 2023

12. Stories behind smithy/forge names... 1 2 3 4 12

    By elkdoc, May 2, 2005
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    • Welshj
    • June 7, 2020

13. What works best to free rusted parts 1 2

    By Glenn, June 16, 2009
    • 38 replies
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    • ThomasPowers
    • June 22, 2009

14. What temp for successful forge welds?

    By windancer, August 15, 2013   

    • Not color
    • bu actual temp?
    • 23 replies
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    • Forgingforfun
    • February 22, 2020

15. leaf spring steel ID 1 2

    By jerry p., November 9, 2010
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    • MBHGBB
    • June 9, 2020

16. What is Grade 8 (bolts, metal)

    By Glenn, December 21, 2007
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    • Robert Yates
    • May 17, 2013

17. You might be addicted to blacksmithing if you... 1 2 3 4 12

    By divermike, January 29, 2009
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    • Chad J.
    • June 16, 2021

18. branding irons 1 2 3

    By EWCTool, March 10, 2011
    • 69 replies
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    • HWHII
    • August 25, 2013

19. Split Crosses 1 2 3

    By FieryFurnace, March 14, 2011
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    • AR. Hillbilly
    • December 1, 2018

20. Studs in medieval doors? 1 2

    By Avadon, September 12, 2013
    • 31 replies
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    • ThomasPowers
    • November 6, 2013

21. Jesse James Blacksmith 1 2 3 4

    By lordcaradoc, December 15, 2011
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    • rdbrnr
    • January 15, 2012

22. Making a Fleur De Lis 1 2 3

    By Borntoolate, April 22, 2013
    • 59 replies
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    • Steven NY
    • June 7, 2019

23. What weird animals have been in your shop 1 2 3 4 14

    By Glenn, August 26, 2014
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    • ausfire
    • December 26, 2018

24. Building coal supplier list. 1 2 3 4 5

    By Dave M, July 9, 2008
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    • Marksnagel
    • August 8, 2010

25. Why do blacksmiths tap their anvils while forging? 1 2 3 4

    By Glenn, December 30, 2014   

    • Hope Wayne doesnt yank this!
    • 91 replies
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    • Jim Coke
    • January 8, 2015

26. Old way of cutting railroad rail 1 2

    By EWCTool, December 7, 2009
    • 32 replies
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    • Irondragon Forge ClayWorks
    • July 31, 2019