Blacksmithing
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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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Using a Fire Pit Poker
Using a fire pit poker is wonderful and everyone should own one . If you have ever sat outside on a brisk spring evening staring at the embers, you can probably relate. The atmosphere that surrounds a crackling fire is… Continue reading
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Rat Rod Body
I recently made a rat rod body from sheet metal. It was a fun project that I learned from. It started with a sheet of rusty 14 ga. sheet metal, and ended with a a trip to the forge fire.… 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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Mounting my Hay budden Blacksmith anvil to a new stump
The author explains how they mounted their Hay Budden Blacksmith anvil on a stump from a popular tree. They used old leaf springs from a Ford truck to secure the anvil to the stump using long lag bolts. The author… Continue reading
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Hay Budden Blacksmith Anvil- Mounting
The author explains how they mounted their Hay Budden Blacksmith anvil on a stump from a popular tree. They used old leaf springs from a Ford truck to secure the anvil to the stump using long lag bolts. The author… Continue reading