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ThomasPowers, thanks for the reply. I only meant to convey that I was forging the headboard out of metal bars without committing to any particular period style or material (iron vs steel).

Greetings, I am designing a headboard to be forged in the wrought iron style. I only have a few dozen hours experience forging and, aside from a trivet, this is my first attempt at this style of project. Is anyone willing to share some wisdom about the basics of wrought iron? How do I choose dimensions for the bars that are structurally sound but not excessively heavy? Do collars, bradded tenons, and rivets need to be reinforced with a weld? Thanks for any and all advice. Best regards, Jonathan

One type of emery paste or another. It is a compound used to buff the metal to a finer polish as it is a very fine abrasive. I don't know anything specifically about the green one, but I believe it is called "green jeweler's rouge." Such pastes are often used to put a razor's edge on chisels or straight razors. Mr. Neeman, thank you for the post. Your shop is beautiful and you are obviously a well-skilled craftsman. I will try not to be envious. I did chuckle at the end of your chisel making video when the laser CNC machine etched your name into the haft. Such a contrast to the old-world shop! ~Jonathan