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  1. 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 …

  2. Forums - Bladesmith's Forum Board

    Dec 24, 2020 · North American Bladesmith and Blacksmith Directory 46 posts North American Bladesmith & Blacksmith Directory / Marketplace By Lorne W., January 7 Forges, Tools, Equipment …

  3. 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 …

  4. Super Quench formula - BladeForums.com

    Nov 8, 2000 · You can also make good blacksmith hammers with it, and when you super-quench tongs made from 1018, the handles will be nice and springy and they'll stay that way as long as you take …

  5. Hammer weight for forging. - BladeForums.com

    Jan 11, 2007 · At present, I do more blacksmith work than knife making, but I use a 2.5 lb hammer for normal stuff, and only grab the 3 lb when I need to draw out a large piece.

  6. Ribbon burner forge... Worth it? - BladeForums.com

    Jan 27, 2012 · Hey guys, I'm looking at building a new general use forge. I've got a vertical forge already and that works great for HT and forge welding, but it's kinda crap for general knife …

  7. 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 …

  8. RIP Phillip Baldwin (Shining Wave Metals) | BladeForums.com

    Aug 14, 2001 · RIP Phillip Baldwin August 24th, 2023. Phillip was the founder of Shining Wave Metals and pretty much THE guy in the US for Japanese and other high value alloys, as well as an …

  9. Vises - "a leg to stand on" | BladeForums.com

    Aug 21, 2013 · Here it is referenced in a letter to the editor of American Blacksmith where the author is making a point of work being done by anvil is faster than with drop-forge. Pretty interesting. The …

  10. Building a power hammer - Bladesmith's Forum Board

    Dec 12, 2005 · John, don't worry about the "plans" from the Appalachian Blacksmith's hammer. They really aren't plans as such, just a few hand-drawn sketches that don't tell you anything you couldn't …