Blacksmithing
Mastering the Art of Drawing Out in Forging: A Comprehensive Guide for the Beginner Blacksmith
Have you ever been fascinated by the process of shaping and transforming metal as a blacksmith? An essential technique is drawing out – the process of lengthening. Read this guide and learn how!
Which Metals Can Be Cold Forged? Everything You Need to Know
Ever wondered which metals can take the cold forged heat? We're diving into that right here. In this blog article, we're going to talk about which metals are up for the cold forging challenge. So, stick with us to learn about the metals that don't mind cold-forged transformation.
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.
How to choose the best knife for you
Take the opportunity to have a knife custom made for you and your needs. You'll want to consider several things before making a decision and this guide will help you.
Iron’s true value
Today Steel is the most commonly used metal and we can find it everywhere in our everyday lives. In 2020 all of the world’s countries produced a total of 1877.5 million tonnes of crude steel! But it has not always been like this. Once upon a time iron got a higher value than gold.
After I got this insight I wrote down my thoughts and made this blog post.
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.
Laminated knife
Just uploaded a video of me forging a carving knife. With traditional methods by laminating the high-carbon steel with mild steel forge welding it to one piece and shaping it to knife. You can read this post and see the video for more info about this technique.