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This actually worked. The bent drawbar fitting went into the sauna burner until red hot, then got straightened out.
Tricky as I had to bend it inwards. Got it done in the end (after reheating) by jamming a steam shovel tooth and a chisel between the tangs and hammering on those until flat.
Then once more to also bring the two sides back in line with the help of a vise.
It didn't take much hammering to shape it like that while hot. When cold it wouldn't budge at all.
Amateur blacksmithing success 😄
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This actually worked. The bent drawbar fitting went into the sauna burner until red hot, then got straightened out.
Tricky as I had to bend it inwards. Got it done in the end (after reheating) by jamming a steam shovel tooth and a chisel between the tangs and hammering on those until flat.
Then once more to also bring the two sides back in line with the help of a vise.
It didn't take much hammering to shape it like that while hot. When cold it wouldn't budge at all.
Amateur blacksmithing success 😄
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Yesterday in the forge. Welded hinge - you can clearly see the evidence. The originals had similar splits as it's hard to weld further up without burning the hinge leaves.
Made of an offcuts of wrought iron I had laying around, and looking at the points I see they are delaminating a bit. Probably another reason the originals frequently have steel points.
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Yesterday in the forge. Welded hinge - you can clearly see the evidence. The originals had similar splits as it's hard to weld further up without burning the hinge leaves.
Made of an offcuts of wrought iron I had laying around, and looking at the points I see they are delaminating a bit. Probably another reason the originals frequently have steel points.
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I may have bitten off a little more than my 35lbs power hammer can handle.
This took about 90 minutes to draw 8" of the round down to 24" of 1". Though the second half went much better when I remembered I have drawing dies for my 75lbs striking hammer. But that's still way too much effort, so next will be to find someone local with a bigger hammer.
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I may have bitten off a little more than my 35lbs power hammer can handle.
This took about 90 minutes to draw 8" of the round down to 24" of 1". Though the second half went much better when I remembered I have drawing dies for my 75lbs striking hammer. But that's still way too much effort, so next will be to find someone local with a bigger hammer.
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Listen to the sounds of a modern blacksmith shop. Enjoy the visuals and the sonic atmosphere. It's hard to convey the vibe of a blacksmith shop and here is my attempt.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75I44Ttk_rk
#blacksmithing, #sound, #ambience -
Listen to the sounds of a modern blacksmith shop. Enjoy the visuals and the sonic atmosphere. It's hard to convey the vibe of a blacksmith shop and here is my attempt.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75I44Ttk_rk
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A finish only a parent could love, but they hold my 2" round stock quite comfortably. I'll probably adjust the rein length once I've used them a bit and have the adjustments just right.
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A finish only a parent could love, but they hold my 2" round stock quite comfortably. I'll probably adjust the rein length once I've used them a bit and have the adjustments just right.
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Managed a couple of hours in the forge after work today. Making up some tongs to handle some 2" diameter 1006 steel I've just received from https://heritage-iron.com/. So I forged up some tong ends, and drop-tong welded reins on. One went well, the second one I wound up tacking with the mig after the third failure. Welded up fine after that ;-)
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Managed a couple of hours in the forge after work today. Making up some tongs to handle some 2" diameter 1006 steel I've just received from https://heritage-iron.com/. So I forged up some tong ends, and drop-tong welded reins on. One went well, the second one I wound up tacking with the mig after the third failure. Welded up fine after that ;-)
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Preparing Kebab Barg requires a proper knife. So, let's forge one! This is going to be a mighty blade constructed from both high-carbon steel and wrought iron to give it an authentic feel. Enjoy.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fgXGs07W0U
#blacksmithing, #knife, #bladesmithing -
Preparing Kebab Barg requires a proper knife. So, let's forge one! This is going to be a mighty blade constructed from both high-carbon steel and wrought iron to give it an authentic feel. Enjoy.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fgXGs07W0U
#blacksmithing, #knife, #bladesmithing -
17th Century Days at Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site
Date: July 25, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: 13 miles south of Damariscotta, off Route 130. 28 Colonial Pemaquid Drive New Harbor, ME 04554
State Park: Colonial Pemaquid
Event Type: History/Historical, Special Event"Visit the rough-and-tumble world of 17th century Maine. Historic interpreters attired in period dress will introduce visitors to the English cod fishery trade with the #Wabanaki and French, and small watercraft construction, coopering, and #blacksmithing, as practiced in early Maine. #TobiasFrancis of the #Passamaquoddy tribe will demonstrate the construction, use, and repair of a Wabanaki birchbark canoe. Castlebay members Julia Lane and Fred Gosbee will play a selection of popular 17th C ballads."
Contact Phone: (207) 677-2423
Cost: Park entry fee: $3 for adult Maine Residents; $4 for non-residents; $1 for Children 5-11 years old; $2 for Senior non-residents. Free for Maine Seniors and children under 5.#SolarPunkSunday #LowTech #LoTech #NativeAmericans #TraditionalTechnology #TEK #Maine #MaineEvents #History #LivingHistory
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17th Century Days at Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site
Date: July 25, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: 13 miles south of Damariscotta, off Route 130. 28 Colonial Pemaquid Drive New Harbor, ME 04554
State Park: Colonial Pemaquid
Event Type: History/Historical, Special Event"Visit the rough-and-tumble world of 17th century Maine. Historic interpreters attired in period dress will introduce visitors to the English cod fishery trade with the #Wabanaki and French, and small watercraft construction, coopering, and #blacksmithing, as practiced in early Maine. #TobiasFrancis of the #Passamaquoddy tribe will demonstrate the construction, use, and repair of a Wabanaki birchbark canoe. Castlebay members Julia Lane and Fred Gosbee will play a selection of popular 17th C ballads."
Contact Phone: (207) 677-2423
Cost: Park entry fee: $3 for adult Maine Residents; $4 for non-residents; $1 for Children 5-11 years old; $2 for Senior non-residents. Free for Maine Seniors and children under 5.#SolarPunkSunday #LowTech #LoTech #NativeAmericans #TraditionalTechnology #TEK #Maine #MaineEvents #History #LivingHistory
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#PhotoOfTheDay is of the most polished railroad spike bottle opener I ever made.
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#PhotoOfTheDay is of the most polished railroad spike bottle opener I ever made.
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I hadn't been to the smithy in about a month, so I went last night. I forged another wine stake for someone that asked for one and a charcoal rake for my sister.
I've had a few requests for wine stakes. Maybe I'll buy enough to make a dozen or so to have on hand for when people ask about them.
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I hadn't been to the smithy in about a month, so I went last night. I forged another wine stake for someone that asked for one and a charcoal rake for my sister.
I've had a few requests for wine stakes. Maybe I'll buy enough to make a dozen or so to have on hand for when people ask about them.
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Listen to the sounds of a modern blacksmith shop. Enjoy the visuals and the sonic atmosphere. It's hard to convey the vibe of a blacksmith shop and here is my attempt.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75I44Ttk_rk
#blacksmithing, #sound, #ambience -
Listen to the sounds of a modern blacksmith shop. Enjoy the visuals and the sonic atmosphere. It's hard to convey the vibe of a blacksmith shop and here is my attempt.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75I44Ttk_rk
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Woop woop! Got tickets to the #Blacksmithing workshop at #emf26
Third festival lucky.
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Woop woop! Got tickets to the #Blacksmithing workshop at #emf26
Third festival lucky.
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I am exploring and experimenting with creating the ellusive Wolf Tooth Pattern - seen in Viking times but challenging to recreate! Let me know what you think.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yvYcwCigOM
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I am exploring and experimenting with creating the ellusive Wolf Tooth Pattern - seen in Viking times but challenging to recreate! Let me know what you think.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yvYcwCigOM
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#photoOfTheDay is of this cube twist railroad spike bottle opener I did a few years back.
I think this one was one of the Christmas presents I gave to folks in the family one year. I had a large basket of forged goodies that we passed around the table at lunch and everyone picked out what they wanted.
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#photoOfTheDay is of this cube twist railroad spike bottle opener I did a few years back.
I think this one was one of the Christmas presents I gave to folks in the family one year. I had a large basket of forged goodies that we passed around the table at lunch and everyone picked out what they wanted.
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The Art of Blacksmithing: A 100-Year-Old Lock as a Challenge
https://www.steinerskolen-norge.no/display/edecf743-466a-2d70-5fe2-e8e228629279
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The Art of Blacksmithing: A 100-Year-Old Lock as a Challenge
https://www.steinerskolen-norge.no/display/edecf743-466a-2d70-5fe2-e8e228629279
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Little spice rack in the forge today.
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Little spice rack in the forge today.
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Here is a photo of my second wine stake in use. I ended up giving the first to a friend and haven't gotten an in-use photo. I gave this one to my sister when we were at her place for dinner over the weekend.
The design of this one is a bit better. The angle of the opening makes it easier to get a glass in and out. Also, it doesn't have a decorative leaf, which somewhat gets in the way too. She used this one all afternoon into the evening with what looked like zero effort.
The two people drinking (my partner and my sister) were enjoying a glass of champagne from 2005 in celebration of a significant life event for my sister. They tell me it was incredibly good champagne.
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Here is a photo of my second wine stake in use. I ended up giving the first to a friend and haven't gotten an in-use photo. I gave this one to my sister when we were at her place for dinner over the weekend.
The design of this one is a bit better. The angle of the opening makes it easier to get a glass in and out. Also, it doesn't have a decorative leaf, which somewhat gets in the way too. She used this one all afternoon into the evening with what looked like zero effort.
The two people drinking (my partner and my sister) were enjoying a glass of champagne from 2005 in celebration of a significant life event. They tell me it was incredibly good champagne.
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I completed the cooper's driver. I'm happy with how it turned out. I only need to oil the handle and it'll be ready to be used.
I only hardened the working end so the struck end will be less likely to chip or damage the hammer that strikes it. I tempered it pretty far back so that it's tough since it doesn't need to be super hard since it will only be used on mild (softer) steel hoops.
I wasn't sure how much to file the groove on the working end (the peen-like end), so I left it how it is now figuring I could adjust it later.
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I completed the cooper's driver. I'm happy with how it turned out. I only need to oil the handle and it'll be ready to be used.
I only hardened the working end so the struck end will be less likely to chip or damage the hammer that strikes it. I tempered it pretty far back so that it's tough since it doesn't need to be super hard since it will only be used on mild (softer) steel hoops.
I wasn't sure how much to file the groove on the working end (the peen-like end), so I left it how it is now figuring I could adjust it later.
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I'm going to the smithy with the intent of finishing the cooper's driver this afternoon. With any luck, I'll have a completed driver hung on a handle this evening.
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I'm going to the smithy with the intent of finishing the cooper's driver this afternoon. With any luck, I'll have a completed driver hung on a handle this evening.
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Listen to the sounds of a modern blacksmith shop. Enjoy the visuals and the sonic atmosphere. It's hard to convey the vibe of a blacksmith shop and here is my attempt.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75I44Ttk_rk
#blacksmithing, #sound, #ambience -
Listen to the sounds of a modern blacksmith shop. Enjoy the visuals and the sonic atmosphere. It's hard to convey the vibe of a blacksmith shop and here is my attempt.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75I44Ttk_rk
#blacksmithing, #sound, #ambience -
I started forging a cooper's driver today. I got the eye punched and drifted, the working end forged out, the struck end forged and shaped, and some rough filing on it.
Next time I'm there, I'll do some more filing to get the ears symmetrical, and I'll need to flatten the working end and start filing in a groove because it'll be too difficult when it's hardened. I need to harden and temper it too. I can likely get all that done next time in addition to hanging a handle.
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I started forging a cooper's driver today. I got the eye punched and drifted, the working end forged out, the struck end forged and shaped, and some rough filing on it.
Next time I'm there, I'll do some more filing to get the ears symmetrical, and I'll need to flatten the working end and start filing in a groove because it'll be too difficult when it's hardened. I need to harden and temper it too. I can likely get all that done next time in addition to hanging a handle.
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@renardboy #blacksmithing is interesting - Haven't seen you comment on that yet - welcome to post on that.
I know still some exist despite the modern way or skipping of labour (which is the art).
Also metals may have got less pure / hard to get, and other factors would love to hear on / have said by other blacksmiths who face change and challenges...
Happy to help with that even in the question / answers which I think people like me enjoy (maybe you have already done so feel free). Thx
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@renardboy #blacksmithing is interesting - Haven't seen you comment on that yet - welcome to post on that.
I know still some exist despite the modern way or skipping of labour (which is the art).
Also metals may have got less pure / hard to get, and other factors would love to hear on / have said by other blacksmiths who face change and challenges...
Happy to help with that even in the question / answers which I think people like me enjoy (maybe you have already done so feel free). Thx
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Blacksmithing in School: Traditional Craft and Modern Practice
https://www.steinerskolen-norge.no/display/edecf743-146a-1569-f3ad-78f844870731
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Blacksmithing in School: Traditional Craft and Modern Practice
https://www.steinerskolen-norge.no/display/edecf743-146a-1569-f3ad-78f844870731
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Embark on an epic journey to recreate a famous Viking-age Spearhead!
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiQu9ItKCJI
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Embark on an epic journey to recreate a famous Viking-age Spearhead!
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiQu9ItKCJI
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The rake found this shepherds crook. Not sure what its for (its not really a shepherds crook).
Its forged rather than machine made and has a weird thickened area that I'm not even sure how it was made from the square rod.
There's a few holes, one in the thin part and one in the thick that has been driven in rather than drilled.
Old stuff. It was under the goat shelter, which was probably built around 40 years ago.
#Homestead #Cleanup #Treasure #Mystery #Whatisit #Blacksmithing
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The rake found this shepherds crook. Not sure what its for (its not really a shepherds crook).
Its forged rather than machine made and has a weird thickened area that I'm not even sure how it was made from the square rod.
There's a few holes, one in the thin part and one in the thick that has been driven in rather than drilled.
Old stuff. It was under the goat shelter, which was probably built around 40 years ago.
#Homestead #Cleanup #Treasure #Mystery #Whatisit #Blacksmithing
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Preparing Kebab Barg requires a proper knife. So, let's forge one! This is going to be a mighty blade constructed from both high-carbon steel and wrought iron to give it an authentic feel. Enjoy.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fgXGs07W0U
#blacksmithing, #knife, #bladesmithing