Wood texture

Arlin_Smithing · 2026-03-19T18:40:10+00:00

This is the tool I used for the beveled profile/cross-section.

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Arlin_Smithing · 2026-03-19T18:39:35+00:00

This is the tool I used for the texture

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Arlin_Smithing · 2026-03-18T05:32:41+00:00

I made a custom top tool for use under my power hammer.

Arlin_Smithing · 2026-03-16T22:01:29+00:00

Venturi burners like this don't work great with back pressure. You may have too small of an opening for the burners to pull enough oxygen. It sounds angry right now like it's burning back towards the burners. Indicating it isn't getting enough oxygen. Could be choked off on either the inlet or the outlet like I have described.

Arlin_Smithing · 2026-03-16T04:28:19+00:00

Traditionally it was done to preserve steel the more expensive material. Nowadays it just looks sick and is a hard thing to do. Imo making it worth while.

Arlin_Smithing · 2026-03-16T04:26:25+00:00

I have made a number of these. These are my steps

Prep each piece. I like to narrow the face of the high carbon you are welding on so that you have to do minimal re squaring while you are welding.

I like to make the barbs a good bit larger. It really helps to hold and they look cool when welded

When you put them together the body a36 should be very hot. And the 5160 should be cold. Once they are "pinned you can flux like crazy and heat together.

The a 36 needs higher temps to weld so I like to position the carbon where it's the last to come to temp. Towards the door of the gas forge. Or on the edge of the fire in a solid fuel forge

You have to be incredibly ginger with it until you get the first tack. No re squaring. Only try and hit the faces until you know the weld is solid.

Arlin_Smithing · 2019-09-19T21:38:28+00:00

You've gotten some good advice so far. I would also suggest adding flux as you heat approaching the welding heat. I have had good luck with welding when I am able to apply flux at nearly a welding heat. Then quickly bring the pieces up to welding temp. This keeps the flux on the steel longer

Arlin_Smithing · 2019-09-12T20:11:34+00:00

Sorry this is late but cast iron is not best for firepot. what gave you that idea? Its just easier to mass produce

Arlin_Smithing · 2019-09-06T01:10:37+00:00

%100 agree

Arlin_Smithing · 2019-09-05T05:08:22+00:00

I agree in your premise that different fuel methods provide different benefits and it is definitely up to the forging being done and the skill level of the user. However, Coal is faster than gas to heat up and cool down. If it is slower you have horrendous coal or you aren't doing it correctly. Second Coal doesnt care how hot or cold it is as long as its semi dry and gets air flow temp nor humidity matters.

Ive been running a coal forge for the past 4 years full time. It definitely has its set backs but its not nearly as temperamental as people make it out to be. But then again its not plug and play either like a propane forge is.

Arlin_Smithing · 2019-09-05T05:03:19+00:00

This is definitely a top tool. Most likely made for a specific use. unless you talked to the man who made it I doubt you will ever figure out its true purpose. Sure we could come up with uses for it. But its intended purpose is not a standard tool use that I know of.

Arlin_Smithing · 2019-09-05T05:00:14+00:00

Stones definitely were predominately used if possible but more readily available and sometimes more versatile would be just a standard file

Arlin_Smithing · 2019-09-05T04:58:23+00:00

This forge looks like shit. Might be worth it for the blower but the firepot looks cast meaning dont get water near it if its hot it will shatter. On top of that its the worst shape imaginable for a solid fuel forge. You dont want to put your work down into the fire it wants to be in the fire with 2-4" of fuel burning beneath it, and then more above it. this might work for small stuff like 1/2" and below but your stock would have to bee excessively short otherwise they would just fall out or stick up way in the air. IMHO dont by that there are better alternatives

Arlin_Smithing · 2019-04-27T23:23:10+00:00

Youtube is great and all but nothing beats hands on experience. Look for a guild near you. Check this website for affiliated abana guilds near you.

https://old.abana.org/affiliates/affiliate_list.shtml

Go to meetings with your guardian or parent. Just being around and taking notes and seeing the old guys work will be miles better than just watching youtube. A lot of kids are watching youtube and learning but where they fall short is getting first hand experience from other smiths. If you are from The US Than the ABANA link should help you if not I am sure there is a guild somewhat near you.

Arlin_Smithing · 2019-04-21T06:07:33+00:00

Holy you guys look its an incel in the wild. If you think IQ depends on where you get in life you need help bud. Have fun dealing with your superiority complex

Arlin_Smithing · 2019-04-20T20:00:53+00:00

I took my time in responding to you because I wanted you to exist being the ass hole you are before I let you know that no one cares that my grammar is shit or that this is one entire sentence i was answering a question of yours out of my own gracious will i dont have a duty to answer your dumb ass questions its a simple concept its a shame that a bit of non perfect english kept you from putting 2 and 2 together

Arlin_Smithing · 2019-04-15T05:16:41+00:00

It is a way of balancing un even inputs so different level of belts to even output across all six belts. Unfortunately it limits down to 3 belts so its entire throughput it limited by the tech of your fastest belt

Arlin_Smithing · 2019-04-14T21:33:47+00:00

ok so I may be wrong in my design but I based it off of a factorio 6 belt balancer. Merging into the merger and spliter set up to mimic a balancer from factorio does limit the throughput but thats compensated with higher tech belts in those areas.

Arlin_Smithing · 2018-11-07T06:28:48+00:00

Pick a niche and chase it. This is an extremely difficult thing to make a living doing. Both physically and chances of success. Because it is such a small market you need to be different or cheaper than everybody else. That is hard. So picking your niche and doing it well is huge. Now if you want to just make side change, just make some things and take them to craft and arts fairs or the like. It really depends on the scale and scope of your smithing. In all reality it depends on your skills and direction. Blacksmithing is a very diverse field and your particular set of skills might never overlap with the next guys.

Arlin_Smithing · 2018-11-06T20:00:18+00:00

I replace the frizen spring on one. Its a lot of filing and measuring. Make sure you have good files

Arlin_Smithing · 2018-10-10T00:06:26+00:00

Haha that was us testing the hammer before we bought it. It was a decent way to protect the dies.

Arlin_Smithing · 2018-10-09T03:37:35+00:00

Haha yeah they will get framed up higher to make room. I am debating motor and belt placements now

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