Whats the best thickness of mild bar/round stock to use? I got some from Home Depot and it seems crazy thick! Having incredible trouble doing any kind of fine detail...
None of the heating places in my area have kaowool remnants to use in my forge. Please help me find the best place for my money to order it online. Also, how high does...
Arthur S. replied:
Contact Ry Van Brexie Blacksmith at hard luck forge.
Michael K. replied:
Ry Van Brexie Blacksmith a Hard Luck Forge can help you out. https://hard-luck-forge-supply.myshopify.com/
Quick question for everyone, I'm looking for a black iron floor flange for my forge build, however the only one I'm finding is a galvanized flange. Is that flange...
Al M. replied:
I use these as grates, they have different sizes. https://www.grainger.com/product/GRAINGER-APPROVED-Shower-Drain-Grid-1PPF1?s_pp=false&picUrl=//static.grainger.com/rp/s/is/image/Grainger/1PPF1_AS01?$smthumb$
Hi there. Im looking to start blacksmithing but unfortunately am in a highly residential area where an open flame will have flashing lights at my door in minutes....
Mark Y. replied:
"I can tell you that in my operation, I was using around $300 per month in propane and now using induction exclusively, my electric bill has gone up about $35 to $50 per month" They are much cheaper to run bit pricy to buy or build. https://www.iforgeiron.com/topic/24835-how-cost-effective-is-an-induction-forge/
I’m not going to be able to anneal my 01 or 1075/1080 at home. I don’t want to do it with my acetylene torch. Where should I outsource it to? Where are the...
Michael K. replied:
Any local HT shop should be able to anneal that easily.
Is hardening amd tempering possible without quenching? My brother-in-law has a trailer gate hinge that got bent way out of shape making the gate difficult to close. We...
After some advice from my fellow Australians. Where are/have you brought your gas forge building kits from and where would you recommend to go. Im wanting to build a two...