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  1. North American Bladesmith & Blacksmith Directory / Marketplace

    By Lorne W. January 25, 2021 in North American Bladesmith and Blacksmith Directory

  2. A bunch of public domain blacksmith books on PDF

    Feb 16, 2010 · I recently purchased 30 blacksmithing ebooks on eBay for $5. A little research and I came up with some details. All of them are works published prior to 1923, so they are in the public …

  3. Why Japanese blacksmiths put their hammer in water?

    Jan 10, 2009 · I saw few movies on youtube where Japanese blacksmith put hammer in water and than he pure with hammer some water on anvil. Why. I have 2 ideas. First: Cleaning. Steel oxidase more …

  4. Chimney material advice - Bladesmith's Forum Board

    Aug 19, 2024 · As you correctly note forge flues shouldn't get as hot as fireplace chimneys, but for some reason the code does not have an explicit section for solid fuel blacksmith forges, so it is up to the …

  5. 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 …

  6. Cheap Online Forges - Beginners Place - Bladesmith's Forum Board

    Nov 1, 2022 · I am interested in getting into bladesmithing, but am still in the collecting of basic materials to get started phase. I found a couple of double burner propane forges online and wanted to know …

  7. Smithing while seated? - Hot Work - Bladesmith's Forum Board

    Jun 12, 2006 · My friend who is a professional blacksmith apprenticed a smith who was in a wheelchair. The man had a skiing accident and was paralyzed from the waist down. They had to make …

  8. blacksmith's knives - History - Bladesmith's Forum Board

    Jul 20, 2006 · Hey guys. I was wondering. I think most of us have made a blacksmith's knife. I have heard them refered to as a woman's knife, patchknife, utility blade etc. You know, their one piece w/ …

  9. 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 …

  10. blacksmithing myths - History - Bladesmith's Forum Board

    Jan 19, 2010 · The Blacksmith Duel One of the famous duelists of early New Orleans was Bernard Marlgny, a member of one of Louisiana’s oldest and most influential families, who was a master …