My Journey into Blacksmithing & Bladesmithing Part 2 BLADESMITHING – MY STARTER TOOLS, JIGS AND SUPPLIES post any questions or comments on the forum I […]
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The Oldest American Blacksmith in 1901
The Oldest American Black smith. Reprint from “The American Blacksmith” 1901 In response to the request made by The American Blacksmith for the name of […]
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DIY 2 x 72″ Belt Grinder
DIY 2 x 72″ Belt Grinder I wanted to build a 2 x 72″ belt grinder. I did a bunch of research and formulated a […]
Continue readingMy Propane Forge Build
Here is my journey building my propane forge. I’m not looking at this as a coal forge replacement, but an addition to my blacksmithing tool […]
Continue readingThe Backyard Coal forge build
This is my make shift back yard red neck coal burning forge. What a learning experience this has been. This is an old wood stove […]
Continue readingThe Coal Forge Remake From Lessons Learned
After my initial design and a few days of forging I decided it was time to make some major changes to the forge. I’ve left […]
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Oak Table Restoration
This table was my wife’s parents. They got it when a friend was going to throw it out around 50 years ago (maybe more than […]
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Xmas Plate Rack
The wife has been going back and forth on a plate rack. She was looking for an antique rack, but has been unable to find […]
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A Rustic Corner Cupboard
This morning my wife decided what she wanted to do with an oak door we bought some time ago at a flea market. She wanted […]
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My Saw Mill
My Saw Mill I decided to purchase a Hud-Son Homesteader 21. The decision point was they are located in Utica NY, which is only a […]
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