Blacksmith noob

You could have nicely referred me to your post " Hey this question was answered over there" no big deal you just felt like being an xxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxx. You actually had no need to post to the thread because my question was answered before you put your two cents in. mod note: inappropriate language and name calling

Thanks for the help to those that answered the question. Steve if you feel the need to post something rude on my thread atleast direct it to me don't use "he" use "you" . I didn't go looking for the answer because I didn't know where to go and i needed an answer. The question was obviously not rediculous because people politely and kindly answered it. Mod note: If you have a question about knives, most likely that information will be in the knife section of the site. Heat treating could be in the knife section or the heat treating section. You may wish to read both so you do not miss any information that you might need.

I've taken that last couple of months to improve my equipment and practice skills, I felt comfortable to make my first finished knife. That being said I was wondering what quenching oil do most of you use and what is a good/ workable handle material? As always thanks for the help.

No worries frosty

Thanks a lot Wayne i printed out your plans and plan to get started soon.

I really want to make one out of a propane tank but I don't have the tools is there something in between the crappy can I'm using and the tank that I can use as the shell

Thanks for all the help. I appreciate it.

How do I get it to stay in the can is there some sort of adhesive I need to get as well?

Guys I am aware of how terrible the forge is. I made to try out blacksmithing enough to invest into something better. It's very very hot where I live so I need to see if would like standing in naturally 100 degree heat on top of the heat that comes off the forge. It did its job. I also have plans to make a better one but don't own the tools needed ( welder, plasma cutter etc)

Yes it is and it's working

This is just a forge I made to get my feet wet I plan to make a more pertinent one in the future.

I fixed it. She's working now. Still needs tweeting but it works. Progress is slow but it's something so I'm happy. Thanks for the help guys it means a lot.

Thank you for the advice, I will make the changes asap and share any changes. Also my name is John and live in Miami FL

Hi guys. As the name says I am a major newbie to blacksmithing. I made a gas powered forge cheaply to get started on small projects whale saving to invest in a bigger one. My issue is that I bought a thin piece of rebar at the hardware store and it won't get to temp. Now i want to know is it that my forge isnt creating enough heat or is rebar just made in XXXX and has a too high forge temp. And if so what do you guys thing is a good beginner metal. Thanks for the help.