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forging full time, 25yrs+ had the opportunity to work with some well known Smiths in US and Europe
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I could show you how to do that even thou I have not done that exact piece. I don't know how to post this on this site, but if you come by my shop at a time that I could show you , I'd welcome the opportunity to show you how I would approach it.
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Brazeal Style Hammer - Tools For making
brianbrazealblacksmith replied to FlyingXS's topic in Hand Hammers
I know what you mean about the chicken or the egg! The shorter drift with the punch end is the egg. The complete set of tools is the chicken. I've only had to make the egg first when I fly somewhere and don't take my hammer making tools, so I'll make a hammer eye punch with the short drift with the punch on the end to punch a hole then grind the punch off then use it as a drift. The other drifts I have are longer, but they are not quite as you described. I don't usually take measurements so let's see of I can explain this. I like pill shaped eyes for my hammers and top tools because I lik -
Brazeal Style Hammer - Tools For making
brianbrazealblacksmith replied to FlyingXS's topic in Hand Hammers
That's a lot of questions. The round swage should accommodate whatever size hammer you plan to forge. I have made different sizes for different size hammers, but my large one will do every hammer rounding hammer I would care to forge by hand and striker. I've done up to 2 1/2 inch stock, but don't recommend larger than 2 inch. My largest round swage has an inside diameter of about 2 3/4 inches. The top and bottom fullers for dividing the cheeks from the faces and drawing out the cheeks vary to whatever you like or choose, and the hump tools need to match. I usually suggest the 1 1/2 inch as -
History of the Forging Industry
brianbrazealblacksmith replied to Bruno C.'s topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Thanks for posting this, Bruno C.! -
History of the Forging Industry
brianbrazealblacksmith replied to Bruno C.'s topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Thanks for posting this, Bruno C.! -
Brazeal Style Hammer - Tools For making
brianbrazealblacksmith replied to FlyingXS's topic in Hand Hammers
I have, a few times, but we don't know how to put them on the internet. -
My tools - Brazeal style
brianbrazealblacksmith replied to Tubbe's topic in Tools, general discussion
You make some pretty tools, Tubbe! We're going to be in Devon, England in August at the IBF. I hope you can show up and work with us. -
Brazeal Style Hammer - Tools For making
brianbrazealblacksmith replied to FlyingXS's topic in Hand Hammers
FlyingXS, I don't know how to link any info or attach photos on this site, but several of the young smiths that I have worked with would be able to help explain everything, especially Alec Steele. Forged to finish is the most efficient way to make the tools. The "rounding fuller", which is actually a swage, only takes about fifteen minutes to make, and there are some videos out there of us making that tools. The fullers for making the cheeks and trough lines can be any size you choose as long as your hump tools are the same. There are two people in Australia that have been here and done the "T -
The future of blacksmithing
brianbrazealblacksmith replied to dognose's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
All good responses, especially Forgemaster and JNewman. The fact is forging is the most efficient way to get what you want or need to do the job and will last or hold up better than any other technology that man has ever come up with. We are in the Steel Age!. We have gone to the moon and are going to go further because of forging technology. Forging is not a lost or dying art. It is the technology that has enabled man to do what he has done, and we have continued to improve and advance because it is the best way that gives the best result. It is a good day to be a blacksmith! -
The Faggot Weld
brianbrazealblacksmith replied to brianbrazealblacksmith's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Dan P, I stated what I stated, and I've shown both steel and clay, and I have never attacked anyone's methods or tools! You, sir are incorrect. Maybe you should read all of this over. Now let's talk about better methods of skinning a cat. What did you all think bout all those examples? -
The Faggot Weld
brianbrazealblacksmith replied to brianbrazealblacksmith's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Thanks, Alec S! I just reread all of this again. The pictures say all I was trying to say. There are no ill feelings on my part, especially towards any associations like someone mentioned earlier. I do believe it is a disservice to teach people this without understanding it's limitations. Look at what a commotion a simple question started. I wasn't attacking anyone's pokers. I think we should talk about the how's and why's of forge welding without getting defensive or offensive. -
The Faggot Weld
brianbrazealblacksmith replied to brianbrazealblacksmith's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Paul17, not a single one of those welds are the one I specifically brought up in this conversation. I know some of them have been brought up on this thread. Your photos are very nice examples of different types of forge welding. -
Very nice tongs, Gerald!
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brazeal style tools
brianbrazealblacksmith replied to ForgeMan32's topic in Tools, general discussion
Alright, ForgeMan32! You should get with trinculo, like he suggested, also? You guys can help each other out. Josh, will do! -
The Faggot Weld
brianbrazealblacksmith replied to brianbrazealblacksmith's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
I did not say you can't make a poker that can fit your purposes! I said you cannot make a sound weld! Basher now put it in a vice and see if you can pry it apart, and then show us.