Blacksmithing, General Discussion

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1. Fireplace Screen

   By MRB, March 31, 2021
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   • ThomasPowers
   • April 1, 2021

3. Hammered finish sheets?

   By PFD402, February 16, 2021
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   • BIGGUNDOCTOR
   • March 28, 2021

4. Seeking Apprenticeship

   By Rick.H, April 18, 2017
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   • pnut
   • March 22, 2021

5. 304 stainless square tube

   By Flight RN, February 14, 2021
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   • arftist
   • March 21, 2021

6. Just Checking In

   By NoGoodWithUsernames, March 17, 2021
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   • Scott NC
   • March 18, 2021

7. Iron City History?

   By Rich Dvoracek, February 8, 2009
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   • Kenny O
   • March 12, 2021

8. Charged with recreating a strange drawer pull

   By somber crow, March 8, 2021
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   • anvil
   • March 9, 2021

9. A silent helper

   By yves, February 15, 2021   

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   • jlpservicesinc
   • March 9, 2021

10. Metal smell/taste 1 2 3

    By aessinus, September 5, 2016
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    • SLAG
    • March 7, 2021

11. First Railing Project?

    By MRB, February 25, 2021
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    • anvil
    • March 6, 2021

12. Advice help on a chandelier 1 2

    By Gergely, February 28, 2017
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    • ThomasPowers
    • March 1, 2021

13. What is the best material and heat treatment for forging jackhammer shafts and bodies?

    By Specify, February 19, 2021
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    • Frosty
    • March 1, 2021

14. Brazing questions

    By Cdworks, May 26, 2013
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    • ThomasPowers
    • March 1, 2021

15. What to do about the holes when forge welding small bars together to make larger bars

    By Donal Harris, February 20, 2021
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    • ThomasPowers
    • February 21, 2021

16. Hess Ironworks at Yale University

    By Ridgeway Forge Studio, January 8, 2021
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    • Ridgeway Forge Studio
    • February 20, 2021

17. Screen shot of a spark test showing bursty sparks

    By eseemann, February 14, 2021
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    • eseemann
    • February 14, 2021

18. Rams head/ Tow Hitch Project Question

    By Pat Masterson, February 12, 2021
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    • Pat Masterson
    • February 13, 2021

19. Cleaning a stone

    By BillyBones, February 12, 2021
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    • ThomasPowers
    • February 12, 2021

20. ...4143?

    By DaveI, February 10, 2021
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    • Rashelle
    • February 12, 2021

21. Simple Left Handed Small Borax Spoon (Photo)

    By Kexel Werkstatt, January 31, 2021
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    • SmoothBore
    • February 10, 2021

22. Ballheadrivets on both sides

    By LeMarechal, February 3, 2021
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    • SmoothBore
    • February 10, 2021

23. Hearts for Valentine's Day 1 2 3

    By brianbrazealblacksmith, February 7, 2010
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    • JHCC
    • February 9, 2021

24. A cool souvenir

    By Steven511, September 30, 2018
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    • Irondragon Forge ClayWorks
    • February 4, 2021

25. 5160 Steel Uses in Blacksmithing

    By landrand, February 2, 2021
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    • BillyBones
    • February 3, 2021

26. Blacksmith Sayings 1 2 3

    By John Martin, November 4, 2007
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    • mcostello
    • February 1, 2021