My metal teacher already gave feedback on what to improve. For all it's flaws I still like the piece. I'll soon try to make more. Feedback welcomed!

I found this in my shop rafters.. what was it used for?

I put a hammer there to show scale

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I spent the better part of last night trying to find a video I saw years ago about a blacksmith (I believe) who was creating a masterful box/chest. The video had very high production value and was very detailed in the opening of the box, with numerous different mechanisms/hidden features, to finally open the box. I am hoping someone remembers this video and can share the link with me, as it was such an inspiration to me. Thank you in advance.

Does anyone out there have the full set of Blacksmith's Journals? I have five binders worth, but sadly, I'm missing a lot of issues, and I'd really love to complete my set.

I've been in contact with the people who own them now, and they're no help. They've reorganized them into books, and they won't make the back issues available.

Thus, I need to find someone who actually has the physical copies and is willing to scan & email or copy them and send them. I'm willing to pay for the trouble. I'm just dying to complete the set!

This is a hobby I’ve always been interested in, especially weapons smithing and tool smithing. I’m still in college and doubt I can start anytime soon but how does one really start blacksmithing?

It was my third attempt at making this

It’s funny cause it’s big. -Norm MacDonald

It was made from a broken crowbar. I think this one came out a lot better than my last one!

My wife requested a wreath hanger for our front door since ours disappeared. It was a fun and quick project.

In this video, he's forging a saw from a piece of leaf spring based on the one in the Mastermyr find. This is the first video I've ever found showing someone actually forging a saw blade, albeit a crude one, rather than starting with dimensioned stock and just cutting teeth. Thought I'd spread the word:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJAWZ4jJhzc

Are there any cheap options for refractory coating ? I found satanite and refractory cement on amazon but they are quite pricey.

Hello

I would like to gift a friend a good sharp sword for christmas and I have a target budget of 70€-100€ and a max budget of 150€. I live in austria and would also like to know if it would be cheaper to just buy the equipment and make a sword myself.

Thanks for any help given.

Most times I want to curve something I'm struggling because of this flat faced horn, it hasn't got a cone shape to form various radius, so what is the point of these tipe of horns? Is the user supposed to grind it to shape, like customise it to its needs? Thank you

Hi everyone, my husband has been taking classes and has asked for a tool bag for his tongs and stuff. Any recommended bags out there?