Quench Tank with Heater - Tools and Tool Making - Bladesmith's …
Feb 1, 2025 · In my never ending quest for over-engineered equipment, I built a new quench tank. The first one I made from rigid aluminum tubing leaked at the bottom and was not exactly tip …
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 …
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 …
Free 2 x 72 belt grinder plans - 2020 version - BladeForums.com
Feb 4, 2013 · Hello, I have been designing and building my own version of a 2x72" belt grinder for a number of years and I made some modifications over the years to where they are now. …
good metals to make knives from? - BladeForums.com
Oct 3, 2002 · I am looking to find a good source for cheap or free steel to use for making knives..... Because I am not a metallurgist I dont know how to determine carbon content or …
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, …
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 …
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 …
Metal Colour Indication - temperature guide - Beginners Place ...
May 22, 2018 · I'm a little confused - I've been reading "The Backyard Blacksmith" as well as "The Complete Bladesmith" (referred by this forum) and both authors refer to the most effective …
Steel Rolling Mill - Bladesmith's Forum Board
Feb 18, 2006 · Hi everyone, I wood like to share a different perspective on a Mc Donald rolling mill. The two rollers on the mill are 2- 7/16" diameter. I have eliminated all pulleys and belts …