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No BS Guide To The Top 10 Blacksmithing Hammers

June 27, 2018March 29, 2021 James
Technically you can smack your stock with just about anything. Hell, an old carpenter’s hammer will get the job done. However, using a sub par blacksmith hammer is tedious and it’s hard on your elbows. There is nothing fun or creative about elbow pain! So which hammer should you buy? There are a lot of […] Read More
Anvils are beautiful, but why do they look like this?

Why Are Anvils So Weirdly Shaped? – The Best Answer

June 12, 2018March 29, 2021 James
Why Are Anvils Shaped The Way They Are? Are there different types of anvils? The anvil shape most people are familiar with is called a “london style” anvil. These have a very peculiar shape, very few other objects come close to the look and feel of the london style anvil. So why is it shaped […] Read More
An Anvil Bolted To A Stump

Why The Hell Are Anvils So Expensive? 6 Reasons

June 7, 2018March 29, 2021 James
Why New Anvils Are Expensive For the most part, blacksmithing is a fairly cheap hobby. It’s possible to get a piece of stock, a hammer, and a forge-setup for less than 100$. The only real sore spot is the anvil, with many anvils selling at $3/lb or more. This begs the question: “Why the hell […] Read More
Cast Iron Bridge

What Is the Difference Between Cast Iron And Steel?

June 5, 2018March 29, 2021 James
Metals have a combination of strength and plasticity that is not found in many other materials. That’s good to know, but how do we tell the difference between metals? What is the difference between cast iron and steel? Cast Iron And Steel Carbon Content The most notable difference between steel and cast iron is the […] Read More
104 Blacksmithing Tools The Ultimate Guide

104 Blacksmithing Tools: The Ultimate Guide

May 31, 2018March 29, 2021 James
Blacksmithing is one of the few hobbies where you can make almost all the tools that you will need. With a hammer, a little stock, and a heat source, you can create just about anything. Because blacksmiths have the ability to make their own tools, every blacksmith workshop is unique. Every shop will be a […] Read More
What Is Fire Glass

What Is Fire Glass – What You need to know

March 2, 2018February 20, 2019 James
Are you wondering how to use fire glass? What is fire glass? Can you use fire glass in a wood burning fireplace? Are you wondering how to use fire glass? Get these questions and more answered in the most comprehensive fire glass guide on the internet!   Fire glass is rapidly replacing fake logs and […] Read More
Riveting Anvil

Riveting Anvil – What You Need To Know

February 23, 2018February 23, 2018 James
Is a riveting anvil right for your projects? Save your time and your money by becoming an informed artisan. Riveting anvils are rather straightforward, and may be used for riveting, forming, and working small parts. They are often used in the creation of jewelry by professional jewelers, and may also be used as a solid […] Read More
Metric Bronze Bushings

Metric Bronze Bushings – Quick Guide For Small Projects

February 22, 2018June 9, 2018 James
Tired of sifting through bronze bushings in imperial units? I compiled a list of purchasable metric bronze bushings that you can use to get what you need faster. Find the perfect bushing for your project in easy to understand metric units! I’m not going to get into the imperial vs metric system debate. Many people […] Read More
Fire bricks For Forging

Fire Bricks and Other Refractory Materials: An Overview

February 19, 2018May 29, 2018 James
Looking for more information on fire bricks for forge crafting? This comprehensive guide details everything you want to know about fire bricks. This guide includes their uses, material composition,  safety dangers, alternatives, and more! Fire Bricks For Forge and Other Refractory Materials There are a number of different types of fire bricks you can buy. […] Read More
Where To Get Charcoal

Where To Get Charcoal – Everything You Want To Know about Charcoal

February 10, 2018March 29, 2021 James
Wondering where to get charcoal? Wondering what it is, what are it’s properties, and how it’s made? It’s possible to buy charcoal from a number of sources. Charcoal briquettes may be bought at many brick and mortar stores. Grocery stores often carry briquettes in their grilling sections. If you don’t want to make the trip, […] Read More
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