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Hey once again.
I'm having trouble forge welding. I haven't ever forge welded, and i'm still new to the very idea of blacksmithing. I read about how to do it, studied the pics then went out to try my luck, but to no avail. One thing that i was really confused about, i couldn't find any pics, is that you have to have a different type of forge fire. I read it had to be deeper than a regular fire by about 3 to 4in. and make kind've a oven. Unfortunately the only forge i have is a super shallow portable forge, which makes deep an issue. I was wondering if anybody had any pics of there coal forge welding fires or somewhere were i could find some. Is it possible(without years of experience) to weld in a forge that small and shallow? Do i need to give the metal a long time to heat up? or can i heat it at a regular pace? Thanks,
Travis
Also, if it's an oven type shape, how would i weld a piece of sheet metal? thanks -
Thank yall for the information, I will definitely ask if i have anymore question.
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Hey,
Just so you know, I'm new to the art of blacksmithing so there are ALOT of tricks i don't know about.
I'm making a wood axe using the norse way of wrapping the metal around a rod the size you want to make the eye. I cut the blade out, molded it around the rod, and now I realized" how does this thing go together?" I read that you're supposed to weld the two sides together. So my question, are you supposed to weld the entire head? I mean the inside and the edges? Or just the edges?Thanks for you're time,
Travis
Shallow Forge welding
in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
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K, thanks for all the info, this helps bunches. I had read that it was easy to weld but it just wasn't working. So, now that i'm armed with a bag full of tips and a sip of confidence, I'm ready to tackle it again, thanks
Travis