I Tried The Hell’s Forge Double Burner Propane Forge – My Review
The hell’s forge double burner has a lot of the same benefits as other propane forges. It’s clean, there is no smoke, you can control your temperature more easily than you can other solid fuel forges and they provide a consistent heat. They are easy to set up, and easy to put away once you […] Read More
The Best Belt Sander / Grinder For Knife Making – Don’t Buy Cheap Crap!
Grinding is fun the first time you do it, but it quickly becomes a chore as many projects will require grinding. The difference between a cheap grinder with a cheap belt and a high quality grinder with a high quality belt is astonishing. A high quality setup will remove anywhere from 8-16 times the amount […] Read More
3 Best Bench Vises For Sale – Don’t Buy Cheap Crap!
The bench vise – also known as a mechanics vise, workshop vise, machinist vise, or engineers vice** – is one of the most fundamental tools in a workshop. ** What is The Difference Between Vice and Vise? There are some differences between the various english speaking countries as to how these tools should be spelled. […] Read More
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 Bullshit 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 Bullshit 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 Bullshit 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 Bullshit 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