Blacksmithing and forging

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Ok It's been suggested we have a thread for links to blacksmithing and forging projects, how to and so on. Lets keep this simple. Lets try and keep this thread for descriptions and links to threads on the subject. If you have a suggestion, post up the link to the thread along with some sort of brief description of the  thread so people reading this can see if it might have what they are looking for.If you have questions or comments on a thread listed, please post them in the appropriate thread, not here, or start a new thread on the subject. That way guys don't have to wade thru pages of BSing questions and answers best dealt with some where else and so on. Extraneous posts will be deleted or moved at our discretion.For now I'll leave this here in projects for a couple of reasons, #1 the Mig/tig/ OA section has a ton of stickys already and we really don't need any more there. Here there's only a few. #2 most of the threads linked will most likely be projects of some sort anyways. A forge build, gate or fence project etc. For now I'll sticky this and if it gets a fair amount of support with guys looking back at older threads they remember or come across and add them, we can see how things go..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:I'll do the 1st post as a link to my coal forge build thread ... http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php?146321-Coal-forge The thread shows step by step how I constructed my coal forge from scratch and it's evolution over time..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:My thread on assorted blacksmithing and forging tools.http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php...ools&p=4531301.No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:Good idea to start a sticky on blacksmithing and forging.I got started blacksmithing when I needed to bend some heavy bar stock for a welding project....got hooked on blacksmithing from then on.  Seems a lot of welders would have a need to move heavy metal and don't necessarily need to go full blast into blacksmithing.  Most blacksmiths hang out on iforgeiron.com and a few welders show up there as well...sorta cross-pollinating if you will.Your threads are VERY good at helping folks getting started in blacksmithing and condense that info into a easy to read format.  Looking forward to lots of input on the sticky!!
Reply:http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php...+to+the+basicsThis is the link to the forge build that I started a few months ago! Lots of good info about designing one and tons of ideas and knowledge from some of the other smiths on ww. I used some ideas from DSW and his forge build. And had to change some of my own designs with their help that saved me some aggravation in the long run!Anyway... enjoy!Real welders know how to penetrate!(Equipment)Whatever can be used to beat my opponent into submission!
Reply:A thread on discussing forge fuels.http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php?433771-Forge-fuels.No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:Here is a link to my new thread, I built a stand for my post vise.. Not done yet but I've got a good start!http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php...vise-and-standReal welders know how to penetrate!(Equipment)Whatever can be used to beat my opponent into submission!
Reply:Here is a link I got from one of the other guys for black smithing books. It's a site that has a few different books on smithing, shop set up, techniques, tools.... Even the differences in anvils and the materials, processes, and quality that make them desirable or undesirable. Also has info on proper heating techniques, tempering, and hardening.Very interesting info!  http://www.craftsmanspace.com/free-b...ing-books.htmlReal welders know how to penetrate!(Equipment)Whatever can be used to beat my opponent into submission!
Reply:You're right...very interesting info.  I like reading some of the OLD publications and trying the methods they used then, like the late 1800's.Thanks for posting the link.
Reply:That same link was posted here in 2011 by Gizardgutzhttp://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php...-Forging-Books.No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:I came across this thread looking for the book link above. It has a bunch of links that I'll copy below so all the links are here in one places, as well as copies of a few PM's I sent to members who asked questions on blacksmithing that might be of help to some.http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php...-blacksmithingMy propane forge build thread. It still needs some more work and I'll update it eventually when I get back to it at some point..http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=64084Recent thread Brian did on doing a forge demo for the kids.http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=193481Bhardy has two recently, his forge build thread and the one where he just fired it up.http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=195701http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=208711Steve ( 7A749) and Weldbead have one and I know several others do as well.http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=169881http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=89181One of my local colleges had a blacksmithing class over the summer that I took.http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=141121Iforgeiron is a good site for blacksmithing questions, so is Anvilfire and the ABANA site.http://www.iforgeiron.com/http://www.anvilfire.com/http://www.abana.org/resources/education/schools.shtml.No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:Thread listing just a few blacksmithing organizations here in the US and in Oz and the UK...http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php...21#post4686121.No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:DSW, great list...thanks for posting!  Lots of reading there.
Reply:I located this link to some other free downloadable old books on various crafts and blacksmithing/metal work http://www.hlcollege.ac.uk/Downloads...lications.htmlhttp://www.artisanideas.com/category...PDF-Books.htmlA Manual of Practical Instruction in the Art of Brass Repoussé for Amateurshttp://books.google.com/books?id=DOc...pousse&f=false.No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:Youtube videos on blacksmithing and forginghttp://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php...51#post4699451.No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:Pretty awesome thread, Doug. I haven't been around much lately been awful busy between work and family, plus I got suckered into to taking a job at our local tech school teaching blacksmithing 101. I just started my 3rd session. Classes are every Friday from 6 to 10 pm, man I'm bushed by the time class is over.Brian LeonardAppalachian Ironworks L.L.C.434 Long Branch Rd, Marshall, NC 28753828 649 9966828 702 [email protected]
Reply:There seemed to be a fair amount of interest with many here, so I figured we'd try this out and see if it develops into a dedicated section of it's own like some would like. That's cool that things are going well for you. I figured you were swamped Brian, since you hadn't chimed in yet.  Your forged stuff is always great. Kind of neat they let you teach blacksmithing at the tech school. Be sure and post up some picts of what your class accomplishes in a thread. I'm sure everyone would love to see them..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:Thorshammers coal forge build and picts of a few other forges of members here.http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php...build-question.No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:Lots of interesting ideas here...thanx.250 amp Miller DialArc AC/DC StickF-225 amp Forney AC Stick230 amp Sears AC StickLincoln 180C MIGVictor Medalist 350 O/ACut 50 PlasmaLes
Reply:Might as well add Whtbaron's forge to the list.http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php?437971-Coal-forgeMudmans "makeshift" anvil and other info on anvils.http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php...ideal-approach.No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:I really like the direction this thread is headed. Always cool to see the creative solutions those that share their pictures (I have nothing to contribute...!..) have come up with!Miller Dynasty 350Miller XMT 304
Reply:Great list. Thanks to all for these posting.
Reply:Did this little lawnmower blade while helping the students on their final projects for this semester's last class. Attached ImagesBrian LeonardAppalachian Ironworks L.L.C.434 Long Branch Rd, Marshall, NC 28753828 649 9966828 702 [email protected]
Reply:BigB's free 55 gallon forge and a lot of good info on places to buy tooling and ideas on how to put together a smithy on a small budget...http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php...a-scrap-budget.No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:Tried the coal today and WOW what a difference! Got that #8 rebar glowing yellow/orange and the 16 gauge got soft as butter! It was HOT. I can see this forge work will be better in the winter, I could barely stand within 6-8 feet of it when it was roaring. Tried to put up a video but no luck.Last edited by bigb; 03-01-2015 at 08:19 PM.Miller Challenger 172Miller Thunderbolt AC/DC 225/150Miller Maxstar 150 STLVictor 100CVictor JourneymanOxweld OAHarris O/ASmith O/A little torchNo, that's not my car.I'll add the link to Steve's forge station.http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php...ar-Attachments.No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:ARhillbilly's forge.http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php?508901-New-forge.No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:Wroughtn_harv's propane forge build.http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php...-propane-forge.No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:I'll add the link to my latest small blacksmithing projects.http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php...little-forgery.No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:I do a lot of blacksmithing with my iron art work.  I was commissioned to make these shelf brackets.The main straps are 1 1/2 x 1/4 and the support curves are 1 x 1/4.  The main straps are 14 inches long on each leg.  I forge broke the edges and forged the curve for each.  I drilled the holes, no points for punching the holes.  I blind plug welded the rivets and then hot textured them.The whole works was hot waxed and then burnished with a rag.
Reply:Nice!
Reply:Been lurking on this sticky since it started, anyways came across 2 Kirby vacuum blowers for sale would like to pass them on if anyone's interested or if they are of value I may just pick them up any info or interest is appreciated.
Reply:Thread on anvils and stands.http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php...nvil-amp-standStumps and tie downs.http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php...hat-works-well.No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:Missed that one when I was searching old anvil links... some interesting tools and hold downs. Thanks for the link.250 amp Miller DialArc AC/DC StickF-225 amp Forney AC Stick230 amp Sears AC StickLincoln 180C MIGVictor Medalist 350 O/ACut 50 PlasmaLes
Reply:Feel free anyone to post links to any other smithing related threads I may have missed. I don't have to be the only one to add links to this thread. I'm sure there are a ton of other ones, either smithing projects you or others have done, or anvil/blacksmithing tool related threads on here I haven't dug up yet. Every so often I stumble upon another one and try to add it. I'd like to make this as comprehensive as possible since the search function on this site sucks big time..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:Impressive double-wide Railroad Rail Anvil.  Nice welding pointers and descriptions from the fabricator.Part 1 (of 4)...."Discovery is to see what everybody else has seen, and to think what nobody else has thought" - Albert Szent-Gyorgyi
Reply:This thread on roses/flowers should probably be added to this list.http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php...ose&highlight=.No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:rahtreelimbs railroad track anvil thread.http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php...-Finally-Done-!!!.No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:More railroad track anvils.....http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php...ad+track+anvil250 amp Miller DialArc AC/DC StickF-225 amp Forney AC Stick230 amp Sears AC StickLincoln 180C MIGVictor Medalist 350 O/ACut 50 PlasmaLes
Reply:How DO they put faces on anvils? Here's one example.City of L.A. Structural; Manual & Semi-Automatic;"Surely there is a mine for silver, and a place where gold is refined. Iron is taken from the earth, and copper is smelted from ore."Job 28:1,2Lincoln, Miller, Victor & ISV BibleDanny
Reply:I'll add the link to the thread I just started on forged bottle openers.http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php...bottle-openers.No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:Norin_rad's forged grilling fork and chipping hammer.http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php...hipping-Hammer.No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:here's my first "for regular use" forging project. but in reality most was welded. only the "dogs" were forged. For having 0 real training I'd say it didn't turn out to bad. Just needs to be functional right? 24" Deep x 36" wide. Final height is yet to be determined, as the fire place it is going into doesn't exactly have a level floor. Made with 3/8"x2" flat stock.Last edited by ThorsHammer; 09-08-2015 at 01:42 PM.There are no problems. There are only solutions. It's your duty to determine the right one.Hobart Handler 210Airco 225 Amp MSM Stinger
Reply:Happy Anniversary to the thread! So, we can scratch tungsten-carbide off the materials list...City of L.A. Structural; Manual & Semi-Automatic;"Surely there is a mine for silver, and a place where gold is refined. Iron is taken from the earth, and copper is smelted from ore."Job 28:1,2Lincoln, Miller, Victor & ISV BibleDanny
Reply:Interesting... my first approach would have been to reshape the grinding tip on the grinder. Apparently breathing any grinding dust from that process would not be a good thing.250 amp Miller DialArc AC/DC StickF-225 amp Forney AC Stick230 amp Sears AC StickLincoln 180C MIGVictor Medalist 350 O/ACut 50 PlasmaLes
Reply:DIY Propane Forge, powered via a Hybrid JetBurner Torch.  The tech literature on the T-Rex style Mach burners looks very hot."Discovery is to see what everybody else has seen, and to think what nobody else has thought" - Albert Szent-Gyorgyi
Reply:Here's the Peter Wright anvil I acquired this summer.  Finally got around to finding a block of oak to mount it. The stump is tapered on the bottom so that I can pick it up with my forks.The rivets in the band are just for decor. Attached Images:
Reply:Lis2323, nice !       I like the taper to use that mechanical stuff to lift where you only need one finger to move it,     Great hold down setup too !
Reply:Great looking anvil...looks to be in fine shape.  You'll really enjoy using it.
Reply:Blacksmith tools thread...http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php...ht=green+anvil250 amp Miller DialArc AC/DC StickF-225 amp Forney AC Stick230 amp Sears AC StickLincoln 180C MIGVictor Medalist 350 O/ACut 50 PlasmaLes