blacksmithing project ideas
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The Complete Guide To Building the Perfect Anvil Stump
The Complete Guide to Building the Perfect Anvil Stump I may earn from affiliate links A solid anvil stump is the foundation of basic forging techniques. It takes a beating from every hammer blow during the forging process, so it… Continue reading
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Rail Road Spike Door Knocker
I may earn from affiliate links I decided to make use of the rusty rail road spikes that have been sitting in that old coffee can. Every time I knock the can over by accident, I think to myself :… Continue reading
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Forging A Metal Rose
I may earn from affiliate links. First I cut the blanks for the petals from some sheet 16 ga sheet metal. I used my Hobart plasma cutter. This would make a great mothers day gift. This Painters Tape worked great… Continue reading
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Forging A Lantern Hook
I may earn from affiliate links. Forging a lantern hook is a simple project. A beginner could make a hook like this with just a few tools. 3/8″ square stock was the perfect size . I started out by flattening… Continue reading
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Blacksmithing- Forging A Trammel Hook
Blacksmithing- Forging a trammel hook, a great project to improve your skills, and a companion to your outdoor cooking setup. This project started with mild steel that measured 3/16″ x 1-1/2″ and the adjustable rod measures 7/16″ dia. First I… Continue reading
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Brazing A Horseshoe Nail Figurine
Brazing a horseshoe nail figurine makes for a fun afternoon. When finished you have an object that you could set on your desk, shelf, or give as a gift. Brazing these horseshoe nails can be done with an acetylene torch,… Continue reading
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Forging A Knife From An Old File
The post discusses the process of creating a knife from a file, emphasizing the importance of properly managing heat to prevent stress cracks, using appropriate tools to handle the blade, and adding personal preferences like a brass finger guard. The… Continue reading
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Blade Smithing – How To Forge A Knife From An Old File
The post discusses the process of creating a knife from a file, emphasizing the importance of properly managing heat to prevent stress cracks, using appropriate tools to handle the blade, and adding personal preferences like a brass finger guard. The… Continue reading
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How to forge a rams head fire poker with help from DeWalt tools
The post outlines the process of forging a rams head, a traditional project turned into various items, such as fire pokers, wall hooks, and knife pommels. The author describes splitting and shaping the stock, bending, and forming the rams head… Continue reading
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How to forge a ram’s head fire poker
The post outlines the process of forging a rams head, a traditional project turned into various items, such as fire pokers, wall hooks, and knife pommels. The author describes splitting and shaping the stock, bending, and forming the rams head… Continue reading
