Shop Tips n' Tricks

200 topics in this forum

1. Dual control blown forge

   By Fred Rowe, November 26, 2008
   • 2 replies
   • 2k views
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   • markb
   • January 3, 2009

3. Handcrank/electric

   By jayco, July 15, 2007
   • 17 replies
   • 3.8k views
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   • howardz71
   • December 18, 2008

4. home made welder?

   By meancoyote, September 13, 2007
   • 24 replies
   • 15.1k views
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   • CarverJake
   • December 13, 2008

5. Post Pocket

   By J W Bennett, February 15, 2006
   • 13 replies
   • 3.2k views
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   • slouis
   • December 11, 2008

6. Tool hangers

   By jayco, June 21, 2008
   • 11 replies
   • 3.2k views
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   • jayco
   • December 10, 2008

7. bits and bobs

   By Irish Rover, November 19, 2008
   • 16 replies
   • 2.9k views
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   • Michael
   • December 5, 2008

8. sources for magnets

   By maddog, August 6, 2008
   • 5 replies
   • 2.8k views
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   • pauldude000
   • November 27, 2008

9. Steel for toolmaking

   By arftist, July 17, 2008
   • 15 replies
   • 3.6k views
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   • ThomasPowers
   • November 13, 2008

10. rust removal CLR & Lime Away

    By Teachingclay, August 9, 2008
    • 3 replies
    • 2.5k views
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    • nfinch86
    • October 26, 2008

11. Exploring Metal Benders

    By Little Forks Forge, January 29, 2008
    • 14 replies
    • 6.2k views
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    • Valentin
    • October 24, 2008

12. Making a pair of scissors

    By J. Bennett, July 24, 2008
    • 3 replies
    • 3.1k views
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    • Bentiron1946
    • September 9, 2008

13. wrought iron

    By dave davelaar, August 18, 2008
    • 5 replies
    • 1.8k views
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    • dave davelaar
    • August 19, 2008

14. Blacksmiths square

    By arftist, July 16, 2008
    • 11 replies
    • 3.3k views
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    • Ten Hammers
    • July 31, 2008

15. Blacksmiths bevel square

    By arftist, July 17, 2008
    • 4 replies
    • 1.9k views
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    • Glenn
    • July 17, 2008

16. Anvil Heater 1 2

    By Glenn, January 1, 2006
    • 40 replies
    • 11.7k views
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    • CurlyGeorge
    • July 15, 2008

17. Simple hardy tool

    By jayco, July 13, 2008
    • 2 replies
    • 2.5k views
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    • jayco
    • July 15, 2008

18. Quench tub

    By arftist, July 13, 2008
    • 0 replies
    • 1.3k views
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    • arftist
    • July 13, 2008

19. How do bandsaw blades wear out?

    By evfreek, January 6, 2008
    • 9 replies
    • 3.3k views
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    • ThomasPowers
    • June 27, 2008

20. Metal Cutting Safety

    By civilwarblacksmith, June 2, 2008
    • 3 replies
    • 1.5k views
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    • Brian C.
    • June 15, 2008

21. Soup cans vs 55 gallon drums for storage solution

    By irnsrgn, May 15, 2008
    • 7 replies
    • 2.1k views
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    • Ten Hammers
    • May 27, 2008

22. Animal head

    By Fellini, March 28, 2008
    • 4 replies
    • 4.1k views
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    • rstegman
    • March 28, 2008

23. portability

    By yesteryearforge, February 15, 2006
    • 11 replies
    • 3k views
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    • mtforge
    • February 11, 2008

24. vintage projects

    By BT, February 8, 2007
    • 3 replies
    • 2.6k views
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    • rods8833
    • January 3, 2008

25. Homemade smithin magician type fullering tool

    By imagedude, December 28, 2007
    • 5 replies
    • 7.7k views
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    • rusty_iron
    • December 29, 2007

26. remote control

    By hdwarner, December 2, 2007
    • 5 replies
    • 1.6k views
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    • drogo
    • December 5, 2007