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  1. Mokume Gane acid etch.

    I am wondering about the process of acid etching a billet of Mokume Gane made using a stack of quarters. I read and followed the article directions...

    Started by kelly‎, 01-17-2012 06:41 PM
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    Mike B
    01-18-2012 07:45 PM Go to last post

  2. neophyte wedlng "shop" setup question.

    Hello all. I've got a question about wiring up my "shop" (I'll pause for those who know me to stop laughing at me for calling my small garage a...

    Started by billyO‎, 01-12-2012 07:40 AM
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    Ries
    01-13-2012 10:25 AM Go to last post

  3. Re-pointing a pick

    I have old worn pick that is dulled. I'd like to re-point it. What I'm thinking of is removing a small amount of the worn metal at the ends (maybe...

    Started by Tom Allyn‎, 12-19-2011 11:48 AM
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    btappel
    01-04-2012 04:47 PM Go to last post

  4. open shop forge

    I am in the process of not only building the shop but equiping it with everything. so I am thinking up the forge. I have read that steel burns up...

    Started by tony flesher‎, 12-20-2011 07:37 PM
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    James von Mosch
    12-28-2011 06:40 PM Go to last post

  5. Propane Forge Air Volume and Pressure Problems

    I just completed a new propane forge build using John Emmerling's burner design from the Hammer's Blow 2006 article. I'm using a Dayton blower, 1/15...

    Started by Rick Toews‎, 12-16-2011 12:51 PM
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    Brad Roland
    12-18-2011 10:00 PM Go to last post

  6. gift of steel

    ok I got a peice of steel given to me we call a wind fall but it measures 2 1/4" thick X 17 3/4" wide 42" long I thought of making a anvel from...

    Started by tony flesher‎, 12-10-2011 06:48 PM
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    Brad Roland
    12-11-2011 02:35 PM Go to last post

  7. Titanium Cracks

    I just forged some titanium that I picked up at Quad state down to blocks for a machine shop. When I was done there were little tiny cracks all over...

    Started by JNewman‎, 12-09-2011 09:31 AM
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    Ries
    12-09-2011 01:44 PM Go to last post

  8. Bad Steel

    Does anyone else have this problem? Steel with slag lines in it that show up when you forge it. This picture is in a poker made out of 1" square. In...

    Started by Stretch‎, 12-08-2011 09:08 PM
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    JNewman
    12-09-2011 06:55 AM Go to last post

  9. Heavy gate strategy

    Finally getting around to building a driveway gate. Two halves, opens from the middle, about 7.5 ft. each half, average 1.5 x .25 inch stock, so...

    Started by Ken Albert‎, 09-30-2011 12:44 PM
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    Ken Albert
    12-03-2011 08:26 AM Go to last post

  10. C 130 Stainless Steel

    Hi All, I was talking to a co-worker last night and he was asking me how would he go about heat treating C 130 Stainless because he wants to make...

    Started by Brad Roland‎, 11-29-2011 12:43 PM
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    Brad Roland
    11-30-2011 09:22 PM Go to last post

  11. how do you fix Cast Iron pans?

    Kind of an odd question, but a person whom I work with was cooking with his grandmas "old" skillet (approx 12" fry pan) when the cooking element...

    Started by Brad Roland‎, 11-09-2011 07:45 PM
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    Brad Roland
    11-28-2011 11:34 AM Go to last post

  12. Did I break my forge?

    Hi, I melted some brass inside my new gas forge. My friend Caradoc told me I won't be able to do forge welding, because of the buildup of...

    Started by Jason brooks‎, 11-10-2011 10:48 AM
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    Lee Cordochorea
    11-12-2011 05:04 PM Go to last post

  13. setting up shop

    I have an old barn that is 15' x 19' and I am adding a 6' x 19 addion to the tall side I plan several work benches for grinders and the like. and a...

    Started by tony flesher‎, 10-29-2011 07:22 PM
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    D_Evans
    10-31-2011 03:35 PM Go to last post

  14. Forging a Stake Anvil

    68 Nice forging demo, my thoughts, dang thats a short handled hammer.

    Started by Gene C‎, 12-15-2010 11:51 PM
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    JNewman
    10-23-2011 02:52 PM Go to last post

  15. Shear?

    The new powerhammer/press is coming along, the idea of a shear for it is in mind. The forging press section is like Randy's, with a 7 " ram, has a 9"...

    Started by poleframer‎, 10-20-2011 08:38 PM
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    Rob F
    10-22-2011 08:06 PM Go to last post

  16. DOMO?

    I'm a little sheepish about asking this after 30+ years of metal working....Lately I've had bad luck getting steel hard in oil......Is dirty old...

    Started by Bruce Macmillan‎, 10-16-2011 07:49 PM
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    Mike B
    10-18-2011 04:59 PM Go to last post

  17. a welding question

    I really need your advice on a serious problem: I have suspected for some time now that my wife has been cheating on me. The usual signs: if the...

    Started by Bob Schade‎, 10-15-2011 04:13 PM
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    Lynn Gledhill
    10-15-2011 07:25 PM Go to last post

  18. How to fix twist in a post vise hinge plates?

    I have a 4" post vise that I am fixing up. It works fine, except that the hinge plates are wallowed out and twisted. As a result the movable jaw is...

    Started by Fred Bryant‎, 08-28-2011 08:48 PM
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    Neil Gustafson
    09-16-2011 07:54 PM Go to last post

  19. Dang Dogs

    :stomp:Anyone have any info on the do's and dont's of making your own platen table dogs? My table has 1 3/4'' holes and I went to alotta trouble to...

    Started by Bruce Macmillan‎, 09-05-2011 03:26 PM
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    David Browne
    09-06-2011 10:44 PM Go to last post

  20. Electropunch

    Anybody know what this is or of it has a blacksmithing application?? Electropunch , model BS. stands 20" tall, good shape firm/cash ...

    Started by Eric Sprado‎, 08-28-2011 02:05 PM
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    Grant
    08-28-2011 03:14 PM Go to last post

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