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  1. A bunch of public domain blacksmith books on PDF

    Feb 16, 2010 · I recently purchased 30 blacksmithing ebooks on eBay for $5. A little research and I came up with some details. All of them are works published prior to 1923, so they are in the public …

  2. Inducting forging of blades - BladeForums.com

    Dec 14, 2023 · I’m not a blacksmith … but I wonder if the higher oxygen atmosphere in the induction forge presents a problem with more material loss due to oxidation of the surface? I've been kinda …

  3. Forums - Bladesmith's Forum Board

    Dec 24, 2020 · North American Bladesmith and Blacksmith Directory 47 posts North American Bladesmith & Blacksmith Directory / Marketplace By Lorne W., Wednesday at 02:37 PM Forges, …

  4. Grinder plans for a blacksmith friend - BladeForums.com

    Feb 15, 2010 · A black smith friend of mine has decided to take his knife makin hobby to the next level. He is doing his grinding on a slow moving water cooled stone wheel and was blown a way by my …

  5. Tire Hammer Plans by Clay Spencer - BladeForums.com

    Jul 13, 2009 · Ray Clontz Tire Hammer Plans by Clay Spencer These plans are for a 50 lb. power hammer that uses the rear axle and hub from a front drive car and emergency spare tire and weighs …

  6. Best gas forge for a serious home hobbyist? | BladeForums.com

    Apr 29, 2014 · I have the two burner blacksmith forge by Diamondback Ironworks. It works really good for general bladesmithing. It is a great size, easy to use, and is very portable; Dennis makes a quality …

  7. blacksmithing myths - History - Bladesmith's Forum Board

    Jan 19, 2010 · The Blacksmith Duel One of the famous duelists of early New Orleans was Bernard Marlgny, a member of one of Louisiana’s oldest and most influential families, who was a master …

  8. forging scrolls - Hot Work - Bladesmith's Forum Board

    Apr 4, 2007 · i'm gonna beat out a couple'a blacksmiths knives tomorrow as trade for antlers from a local stalker and software from a webdesigner, and wanted to do some nice tight scroll work on the …

  9. Why Japanese blacksmiths put their hammer in water?

    Jan 10, 2009 · I saw few movies on youtube where Japanese blacksmith put hammer in water and than he pure with hammer some water on anvil. Why. I have 2 ideas. First: Cleaning. Steel oxidase more …

  10. What Brand of Tongs Should I.... - Bladesmith's Forum Board

    Jun 18, 2009 · What type of tongs do you recomend? I've been using channellocks... I really want something longer that has a better grip. I was thinking some wolf jaw tongs? Grant, what is you …