beginner blacksmithing tips

Beginner blacksmithing tips - Notched Round Rivets: A Creative Solution

In this blog post, we explored a creative solution to the spinning round rivet dilemma that blacksmiths sometimes face when attaching metal pieces together. By making notches for the rivet's head to grip onto, round rivets can be held in place, even with drilled holes. This simple, fast, and efficient technique can help improve the stability of projects, offering a practical alternative when square rivets or punched holes are not possible.
Philip Lufolk
How to start forging? Here are the 5 things you need!

How to start forging? Here are the 5 things you need!

Beginner blacksmith tips when it comes to forging equipment. How heavy of an anvil do I need? Best forge for beginners, gas forge or coal forge? With this article I hope to give some insights when it comes to the 5 things you need to start forging.