Slowly getting there! The new one was a lot easier to work on because I forged the bevels in so took a lot less grinding

Blacksmith forging a re-enactor renaissance faire Raven headed cloak pin. These have many names: penannular brooch, kilt pin, blanket pin etc but they all take the same basic shape. Thought I’d try and forge one with Raven head finials giving it a sort of Viking-esque sort of feel. Hope you enjoy the video! #blacksmith #blacksmithing #renfair #reenactment

Hey folks these three items popped up on FB marketplace in my area. Messaging the seller it turns out these were their father's, who passed away a few years ago.

I'm not a good metal fabricator but these look like really sturdy units. I'm hoping to take a look in person and get some more photos. They said the press is 24 tons (The Orange Crush $4500) but not sure on the power hammer (The Thing $1800). The propane forge (listed $450) looks like a beast as well. I don't think I've seen one with 5 burners before.

I've used power hammers in the passed but not a forge press yet. Wondering what I should look for in either of these units? They look self contained/no air compressor needed but I could be wrong. I have an extra 220 V outlet and the sub panel should support a few more.

I run an induction forge currently so a propane forge that big would actually be awesome for heating large pieces evenly and $450 seems like a super low price. I would likely try and bundle all three together (if my wife will let me) for $5-6k. Does that price point seem fair? I'm in central NC, they don't have anyone in the family who uses them and want them to go to a good home.

We made a vice jig to make the handles

Made out of a munch of 4x4s, the leg will sit on a piece of brass in a recess drilled in the wood. Still need to forge out the bits that are gonna hold it to the post.

Please ignore the model displaying the piece, best I could get with my budget.

Hi! A quick question for those that make their own things from nothing. How to you go about preparing to make them? ado you sketch it all out in a journal as a step by step guide? Hammer into clay before every step? Something entirely different? I wanted to ask before making any investments one way or the other. Thanks!

I’m a noob and doubt I need this, but I still want to know what it’s for. Oddly enough, 2 are for sale near me from different sellers, and neither has any idea what they’re for. I checked Black Bear Forge’s “Swages - Tool of the Day” video to no avail. Maybe it’s not a swage, but I can’t imagine what else it could be. Any direction out there from the forging hive mind?

There is no scrap in blacksmithing. Old wedge is C40.

I am planning to forge this to a dagger or something is it possible? If it is i am open for a advice

I made this roasting skewer yesterday out of a piece of rebar (don't ask me what size) and I drew it out to twice the length and yes ik it's a bit thick but I'm making another one so just imagine the photo but it hasn't been grinded round and it's going to be thinner and longer with a better finish, and I'd love any ideas and suggestions.

Blade still needs to be heat treated and cleaned up, but I have never done a handle yet, other than the classic blacksmith knife. Should anything change with the tang before adding the wood?

Fully forged from 1/4 in flat stock, 1084 using hammer and anvil. Currently sitting at close to 3/16th for the blade

Blacksmith forging a divination dowsing pendulum combined with a candle scribe. These are forged out of steel rebar that has been twisted. Usually twisting a round bar doesn’t result in anything but twisting rebar creates really interesting patterns in the steel. #blacksmith #blacksmithing #divination #dowsing

Hello all!

I was interested in learning blacksmithing perhaps from an individual or school in the miami area.

Miami doesn't have a proper blacksmithing school and i would really love to learn the craft.

If anyone can point me to the proper place, I would love to know!

Thank you so much!!!

I used heavy hemp rope and forged custom staples. Pretty happy how it turned out.

This is the first piece of something big coming up. Stay tuned

So I want to make my first hammer (one I make myself)
To wield the piece of steel for the hammer I need a pair of tongs…
So now I’m making my first pair of tongs, i know they need plenty of refining and i need to draw out the handle.
Please keep in mind this is the second thing I’m making.
First thing was a little practice blade.
If you have any tips before i finish these please let me know as im completely wet behind the ears.