wrought iron

[dave davelaar]

i just got a few yards of 1 to 1-1/4 round stock what is ideal heat color for this material itried light red to yellow but it seems to splinter and split quite readily tips pls

[Mills]

White, just at or below sparkle.

To draw, hammer square to about desired size then 8sides 16, 32 etc.. to round

[ThomasPowers]

Work it at a temperature that would have modern steel burning up!

[HWooldridge]

I would also try higher heat but some wrought iron is red short so it splits at most any temp. A lot of wagon rims were made from the cheaper stuff since it was considered sacrificial - sort of like a modern tire; the assumption was that it WILL wear out with enough miles.

[triw]

I was tought to use a reducing fire and work at welding heat. Wrought iron a bunch of iron fibers that will try to come apart if your not keeping the welded/

[dave davelaar]

thanks for the info ill try much hotter dave d