How To Forge A Knife For Beginners
There’s something special about making your own tools, and knives are no exception. Whether you plan to craft daggers to throw for fun, make an outdoor knife for your workshop, or want a custom addition to your cutlery set, forging a knife lets you do all of that – and more. This guide is meant as […]
Continue readingWho Makes Turbo Torch?
Who makes Turbo Torch? And other questions Turbo Torch is a brand name that has become synonymous with high output torch tips in general. Typically if you are wondering who makes turbo torch you are probably thinking of a product from one of these 2 companies. The actual turbotorch brand tips are manufactured by Victor […]
Continue readingHow Much Propane Does a Forge Use?
How Much Propane Does a Forge Use? Coal and charcoal can be quite cheap but availability is problematic for some, and they come with extra considerations like the ash mess and tending a fire. That isn’t an issue with a propane burner. For this reason, many people chose to go with propane. But how much […]
Continue readingHow To Make A Propane Torch Burn Hotter
How to Make A Propane Torch Burn Hotter When setting up your first forge for doing a little blacksmithing or, a foundry for metal casting one of the fundamental issues is how to get enough heat. Below I’m going to tell you how to make a propane torch burn hotter. Now, charcoal and coal can be […]
Continue readingDIY Forge Burner Complete Parts List
DIY forge Burner Complete Parts list Parts:1-1/4” Coupling https://amzn.to/2UbGPDX 1-1/4” x 3/4” Bushing https://amzn.to/2T95sRo 3/4” x 9” Nipple https://amzn.to/2FX4svU 1-1/2” x 3/4” Reducer https://amzn.to/2U8B3mw .023” MIG Tip https://amzn.to/2DtJO5a 1/8” Brass “T” https://amzn.to/2sEdUwx 1/8” x 3” Brass Nipple x2 https://amzn.to/2FWQyKB 1/8” Brass End Cap x2 https://amzn.to/2T7f1jR 1/8” x 3” Lamp Nipple https://amzn.to/2MsjCul 1/4” x 1/8” Brass Bushing https://amzn.to/2U8pvQ5 1/4” Ball Valve https://amzn.to/2T9R5fF 1/4” Hose Barb https://amzn.to/2CB7qTQ 1/4”-5/8” Hose Clamp […]
Continue readingA Guide To Blacksmith Tools For Beginners
A Guide to Blacksmith tools for beginners When getting into blacksmithing one of the things that attracts a lot of people is being able to make their own tools. However one of the realities is when you’re starting off, you don’t have good tools with which to make better tools. This guide is all about the […]
Continue readingHooks, Hold Downs, And A Quiet Anvil
Hooks, Hold downs, and a quiet anvil I’ve been dabbling in blacksmithing for years now. However I found that as a hobby it really didn’t mix well with babies. Your only free time comes when they are asleep and the last thing to do is go make a ton of noise beating pieces of metal […]
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