Ray Clontz Tire Hammer Plans by Clay Spencer These plans are for a 50 lb. power hammer that uses the rear axle and hub from a front drive car and emergency spare tire and weighs about 700 lbs. It is powered by a 1 hp, 1750 rpm electric motor, 120 or 240 volts, runs about 250 blows per minute...
I’m not a blacksmith … but I wonder if the higher oxygen atmosphere in the induction forge presents a problem with more material loss due to oxidation of the surface? I've been kinda paying attention to this, and I'm not sure there's more (oxygen or scale formation).
North American Bladesmith and Blacksmith Directory 46 posts North American Bladesmith & Blacksmith Directory / Marketplace By Lorne W., January 7 Forges, Tools, Equipment and Materials Tools and Tool Making The tools of the trade and how to make them.
I have the two burner blacksmith forge by Diamondback Ironworks. It works really good for general bladesmithing. It is a great size, easy to use, and is very portable; Dennis makes a quality product and has quick shipping. I have also done other projects in it, I like the blacksmith model because it has the side door to put larger items in.
I'd like to hear some of the blacksmithing and knifemaking myths and superstitions that you have come across. Paul
i'm gonna beat out a couple'a blacksmiths knives tomorrow as trade for antlers from a local stalker and software from a webdesigner, and wanted to do some nice tight scroll work on the handles, but i'm a little confused as to how to do it. i've done scrolls in mild steel by quenching the parts i ...