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  1. Perrin Aybarra
    I'm starting to get into blacksmithing and I've decided that I want to do some blade work. So, my question is, in your opinion, what is the best/your favorite shape to make a blade? any special curves, points, etc? I've done some designs of my own that i'm going to try as soon as I get my forge up and running, but I'd like to know what you guys think. thanks in advance, Perrin
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    well, I want to connect a blower, but i don't know how I'd go about doing that without making it look a little tacky. would I have to make the blower in a permanent position? I'm thinking I'll put a hole in one of the bricks, then put a pipe in to connect the blower
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    it's not a huge problem exactly, but I just wanted to know if anyone else had similarly shaped hands and what works for them. I guess the best thing to do is wait until the handle wears out, make a new handle and see what works. I look forward to the challenge
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    so face it with bricks?
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    Most of what I see is different than what I plan to do. that reminded me of another thing. My mom kind of wants me to make a forge/firepit combo in the backyard so it'll look nice (as opposed to a pile of cinderblocks) I'm really kind of lost. Any recommendations as to how I would go about doing that?
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    Thanks guys. Right now the hammers I've got both have fiberglass handles, but the grip on one is kind of lacking, so I'm thinking of replacing it.
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    I mean if it works, I don't care what it looks like! I'm just looking for ideas and things at this point. I think what I'm going to do is set the1ft piece in my base/stand whatever, then cut off the top part and go with the AnvilFire improvised idea.
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    I've got some pretty enormous palms, with relatively short fingers. For instance, when placed against my girlfriend's hand, the top joint of my fingers is completely above hers, however, our fingers are almost the exact same length. My question is, If I were to reshape a handle, do you guys have any advice on what shapes I might try? thanks always
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    I've read a lot on different hardies and even seen them used in some situations. and I know that it's apparently dangerous to leave tools in them. what would be some of the uses of hardies and different hardy tools?
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    It's gonna be outside permanently. I want to be able to forge longer pieces eventually. and then there's the blower. I need to make it portable by itself since it'll be outside. any tips on that?
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    I just got an idea when looking at my rail. What if I welded the two pieces together by the foot of the rail, made them level, and THEN welded a small steel plate to the top? Hey, it'd be more mass!
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    So in other words, I could put a hole in one block, then run a pipe from the blower through the hole? With no elbow joint?
  13. Perrin Aybarra
    Thanks, bryan! I did the math and it should be well under $100 US to complete the forge. I'll definitely post some pictures when I'm done with it. Now, I have some other questions. Like, best way to get air to the fire. I've got a blower, just not really any good ideas on how to connect it. And I also read about a coating recipe that is 3 parts sand to 1 part Portland cement.
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    Hey guys, just wondering, can cinderblocks be made into a suitable forge? If anyone's ever made one, I'd love to see any pictures you have of either it or the construction process. If you've done it before, was there any coating you applied to it so as to not crack the block? As always, any tips, comments, criticisms, ideas, or help are greatly appreciated
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    If it's all about being directly under the hot metal, why are anvils not taller and thinner? Doesn't that make a 4" round piece of bar stock the best anvil? Not taking into account things like hardening, tempering, etc. Just talking about mass, wouldn't that be best?
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    Thanks for the idea. If you don't mind my asking, why do you say I wouldn't be able to move hot material on a horizontal setup?
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    Thanks, woody
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    Were katanas really damascus? The way I understood, the real strength comes from the differential heat treatment, soft core, and clays that were used in the process.
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    My dad says he's got a piece about a foot long. our idea right now is to weld them together with the bottoms facing outward and the longer piece on bottom. this would be mounted to a base of built up 4x4's. I'll post a picture when we get it set up
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    I've got a section of rail that's about 4.5 tall by 8.5 long by 2.5 wide. It's 15 pounds. I'd like some advice as to how to mount it and make it safe to use (not bounving around) any help would be awesome. Thanks in advance
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    what kind of grit could I expect to use on this if I have a belt sander?
  22. Perrin Aybarra
    Let me start off by saying that I'm not trying to criticize anyone who uses damascus techniques or their work. I simply don't get it. Is there a strength benefit from using different steels in one blade? Like do you get some of the different properties of both steels? Or is it purely aesthetic? I really am trying to learn, so any comments would be greatly appreciated.
  23. Perrin Aybarra
    When I make a fire, I start with tinder, you can use dry grass, cottonballs, etc. then look for pencil lead thickness sticks, then pencil thickness, then finger size or bigger. arrange it in a chimney with the sticks looking like a tic-tac toe board. tinder at the center, ready to burn the smallest twigs
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    Maybe I just don't get it, but it seems to me like a hacksaw with a special blade wouldn't have much of a problem getting through it. more time, sure, but no risk of explosion
  25. Perrin Aybarra
    Any tips on how to dress a hammer properly?
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