kustomrod

We use Molyslip MCC at work for drilling and tapping. Couldn't find much info on it that wasn't in German.

We also use a water/cutting compound mix in the lathes, radial arm drill press and band saw.

Sorry about that, I live in Brisbane, Australia. The smithy is located at Brisbane Water, part of the city council. The forge has been cold for 6 months now, and I still have to ask the boss if I'm able to use it. Seems a little bit of a waste it just sitting there unused.

Here are some pics of the Forge at work.

Hello,

Just found the site. I have no experience with blacksmithing at the moment.

I have just started my Fitter & Turner Apprenticeship (3 months into it) and started looking into this side of things as I wanted to make some good cold chisels and centre punches.

Have had a read of a few posts on here and everyone seems to be very helpful, so be prepared for some dumb questions. Although the only dumb question is the one you don't ask.

I have access to a lot of tools at work, and there is even a forge there that has just become vacant as the blacksmith retired 6 months ago. Will need to ask them if I'm allowed to start it up or not.

I have a bit of 25mm (1") 4140 on my bench at work I was thinking might be good for making into the afore mentioned chisel and centre punch. Is this a good steel to use? Or should I be looking for something else? Also, how do I temper the tools (if thats the right term) so that they will hold their edge/point?

I will take some pictures of the setup at work and post them a bit later.

Cheers for now.
Ben