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  1. Thats definitely my mindset and the reason why i created this thread. Pallet straping. There are litteral keg full of that here.
  2. Hello, I'm just started pounding metal a few weeks ago. Up now, I used rocks as anvil until they cracked. Today, I found a chunk of steel plate thats about 6 inch long, 3 inch wide and 3/4 inch thick. I intend to secure it to a log and use it as my anvil. What are the best way to mount it? Should I just try to drill a hole in it and bolt it to the log? Also, is spruce log good enough or should I try to find something else. I only have spruce and aspen on my property.
  3. Here is whats in the metal scrap bin today. It's usually don't look that dirty and trashy. Some day will have more thing than other. Like that aluminium pole (right side of the picture against the back of the bin) Would that make a good tuyere for my box of dirt forge? The metal plate (bottom lef) Can I make something worthwhile with that as far as forging go? My setup is very rudimentary. Also, I'm always on the lookout for an ASO but so far i found nothing. I dont want to take too much and draw attention to it. My boss attitude when I asked him was "I dont have time for this peasant xxxxxxxx" If other people start to pick through trash and it become a problem for him, he will just forbid it all together. Thanks a lot for your help! I did not expect such response! It is very much appreciated! Thank for your reply Marc. Knife making is kind of why i want to start blacksmithing, but I understand this is not a project for beginner. I'm really not into decorative object. I intend to spend a lot of time making leafs and S hook during my first year as many people on the internet suggested, but I want to create useful item in the future. I really want to make some tong right now. If someone ask me to make them decorative item I will be more than happy to make it for them, but I really don't see the point of doing it for me.
  4. Hello, New apprentice blacksmith here. I work in an engineered wood mill (LVL and OSB mill) that is being built. I noticed the litteral tons of metal that was thrown away and asked my boss if I could salvage some of it. Is answer was: If its in the thrash, take it. I dont know much about steel grade and how to see the difference between them so I was wondering if you guys could give me a general idea of what is worth taking. What is thrown away range from steel plate (very thin to half inch thick), steel cable, square tube, pipes, rebar, railing, nuts, bolts, tools, I beam, aluminium wire rack, etc I know that rebar is good to practice on, but not so good for knife making. I also know that galvanised steel create Dangerous fume when heated so i watch out for that. I Don't have any power tool to cut and preshape bigger pieces. As of now my experience is basically shaping some railway spike I found. I havent tried actually making something. I'm just asking so i can keep an eye out in the next months as i get better. Thanks a lot for your help!
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