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
What The Heck Is A Blacksmith?
Definition and Meaning Of The Word Blacksmith The word itself refers to the dark color that certains types of iron oxides exhibit. What Is A Blacksmith? Good question, a blacksmith is a craftsman who shapes wrought iron or steel by heating the material and then shaping the steel through a series of hammer blows. This […] Read More
Review of The Best 4 Needle Scaler Guns For Quick Cleaning, Best Practices, and More
As a blacksmith, I often find myself needing to clear away scale or rust on a piece of work. There are a lot of options when it comes to removing this scale, for larger projects, I tend to use a good needle scaler gun. These tools are great for quickly removing large flakey chunks of […] Read More
