No BullShit Guide to Finding The Best Hacksaw
As a blacksmith, I use a hacksaw to cut mild steel all the time. It’s great for times when I don’t have access to my angle grinder or cold saw. It’s also great for those folks that are just starting to fill out their shop with tools and don’t have access to more expensive machinery. […] Read More
No BS Guide To The Top 6 Shop Presses For Sale
So you have something that needs pressing, which press should you get? It honestly depends on what you are pressing. I usually recommend a 12 ton or a 20 ton press for most common uses, but I go over 6 presses in this article ranging from a 6 ton a frame to a 50 ton […] Read More
No BS Guide To The Best Blacksmith Forges
What is a blacksmith forge? It’s a “hearth” for a very hot fire that is used to heat up steel. At its heart, forging is a pretty simple process: heat up some metal, and hit it with a hammer. Despite its simplicity, many newer smiths tend to get tripped up when it comes to deciding […] Read More
No BS Guide To The Best Welding Shirts
Picking out a shirt to wear is such a simple task in day to day life, but when you play with fire – as welders are known to do – you may find it’s a little more difficult to find a shirt that won’t look like swiss cheese after a day or two in the […] Read More
No BS Guide To Buying The Best Arbor Press Possible
What Is An Arbor Press? An arbour press is a convenient and (relatively) cheap tool that allows a person to press with incredible force. These tools are great for at home hobbyists as they are compact and not too expensive. This means that they will fit in your home or your garage, and you can […] Read More
How Much Are Railroad Spikes Worth? Are They Worth It?
The quickest way to gauge the value of a railroad spike is to check current retail pricing: Retail Railroad Spikes 25 Spikes 50 Spikes 300 Spikes Check Price Check Price Check Price However, it may be difficult to compare the pricing of these spikes with other sources of steel stock. Therefore I did some quick […] Read More
Best Candle Snuffers – No Mess, No Fuss!
Why is it that people love candles so much? Afterall, candles are waaaaay less efficient than lightbulbs. Why is it that people pay 20+ dollars for a glass jar full of wax? It’s not for efficiency, that’s for sure. A typical candle provides a tiny fraction of the light that a light bulb would. Candles […] Read More
Best Blacksmith Punches And How to Use Them
Whether it’s punching a hole for the eye of an axe, a hammer, or some other handheld tool, the trusty blacksmith punch is a great low tech solution for making holes in a piece of stock. There is no need for expensive machining equipment when you have a punch lying around. Today I will go […] Read More
