I’m pretty new to blacksmithing and thinking about getting into it, but man how much do y’all spend on gas for like a knife. What should I be suspecting to spend on?

I know it's not a Rubik's cube twist, but I have a friend that wanted a Rubik's cube handle. Thought I would have fun with the play on terms, even if I was going to be the only one to get it.

Hello, I am looking for recommendations for a chisel set for detail work. Nothing that will break the bank. But decent . My hardware store chisels ain’t cutting it. Thanks in advance!

I made the mud bricks in the center for another project before I though about how to source enough dirt. The red bricks where added after I got a little to crispy from flames coming out the side.

I know from my time doing fine metal work and jewelery making that as you work cold metal it becomes spring hardened. However with black smithing we work hot steel, wich makes it workable, but also keeps it from becoming too stressed.

I don't know if this is correct but the way I worked it out in my head is that with cold working metal, you get metal with large grains, but after working it, you remove many of the flaws in the atomic structure. Whereas when quenching you get small grains. Is this accurate?

If so, how would you get your steel spring hard?

I just replaced the rear struts on the 98 Toyota Avalon, and want to offer them up to a blacksmith who may be able to use the springs in a future creation DM me if interested otherwise they’ll go to recycle

Just wanted to share this deal with anyone looking to dip their toes like me.

From what I hear this anvil is a steal even at full price, so for $50 shipped it sounds like an absolutely insane deal. Just ordered mine.

EDIT - looks like the sale ended early ☹️ hopefully many people were able to take advantage of the sale while it lasted

https://m.vevor.com/cast-steel-anvil-c_10827/round-horn-66-lb-blacksmith-cast-steel-anvil-rugged-metal-work-heavy-duty-p_010142839599

Call a random steel supplier by me and they dont sell steel but other metals and recommended a scrap yard by me. I was able to drop off some tin scrap for a whopping $1 but they had off cuts for $1 a pound and I got 5 foot of square bar to make tongs with. They didnt know what kind of steel any of it was but I had them do a spark test and they were all sparky lol. The square bar is cold rolled so I gotta see how that needs to be done. What should I try to make with what you see here?

This is the forge I have: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BN9Z2B4B

I tried this regulator: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P5KPZ1T

But the 3/8th female end is too large, the vevor needs a 1/4th inch. I haven't been able to find one with this size anywhere.

Does it exist?

My friend who's looking to get into blacksmithing found this anvil at an antique store. It's 85lbs and is $425. Is this a good deal or should they look somewhere else?

What is a 25 lb little giant worth?

Im 15 and want to start forging. I have some tools but im missing a pair of tongs. I have found a video for making some. In the video he said to use any metal i want. I decided on a piece of rebar but is rebar good for this kind of tool?

Link to video: https://youtu.be/1woOKxCwp4o?si=bFemiHORY-Rq57Py

I have a question for any fellas who make hammers, what's the best tong for making hammers I've seen pick up tongs but people say they don't have a good grip for shaping the head of the hammer, I'm doing it by hand so I need something that holds the piece tight Cheers

I'm looking into getting a small bandsaw in order to save me time on cutting my material to proper size. The biggest thing I'll be cutting on them is potently railroad spikes and I'll most commonly be cutting rebar and 3/8 square stock.

Currently I'm torn between these two saws

WEN 9-Inch Band Saw, 2.8-Amp Benchtop

or

CENTRAL MACHINERY 1/3 HP, 9 in. Benchtop Band Saw

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Thanks in Advance!

Hi i am relativly new to this hobby and i wanted to start making simple knifes, but i dont know which scraps i could use to do that.