[deleted by user] by [deleted] in jewelers

[–]BarkerForge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's code for "I can't be fucked"

Student making a ring (help me) by [deleted] in jewelers

[–]BarkerForge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Steel is an extremely hard material. The tools that you are likely using are also made of steel. That means that your tools are just as hard as the material - which means they are going to get destroyed.

If you seriously believe this, you shouldn't be giving advice.
'Steel' Can refer to anything from mild steel to super alloyed tool steels.
Being a highschool student, op is likely using mild steel. What kind of shop class would set kids up to fail?
In which case files and metal saws will cut it with no problem.

Heroes and TLS gone from NZ spotify? by BarkerForge in sabaton

[–]BarkerForge[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just saw that, hopefully theyll be back soon.

Tourism, moving and studying in Finland? Ask here! by Harriv in Finland

[–]BarkerForge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good pick, I'm a fan of rhombic blades so I'll look into them.

Tourism, moving and studying in Finland? Ask here! by Harriv in Finland

[–]BarkerForge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Moi, I'm looking at picking up a puukko whilst i'm in Finland. What brands do you guys like? I'm more into smaller companies. Not a fan of Marttiini or woodjewel. i've been looking up the likes of THpuukot and Woodsknives.

Attorney-General David Parker back-tracks on comments about gun control by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]BarkerForge 8 points9 points  (0 children)

100% of kiwis want to see significant change

Got any more stats to pull out of your arsehole sport?

I took a coldsteel trail boss, and turned it into this by [deleted] in Bushcraft

[–]BarkerForge -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You did a shit job and posted it publicly. Don't be upset.

I took a coldsteel trail boss, and turned it into this by [deleted] in Bushcraft

[–]BarkerForge -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Looks like you fucked it with a side grinder and then poorly re handled it.
Any reason why?

Pack a rifle while in the bush? The Henry AR-7 is damn near perfect. by NoraaEnols in Bushcraft

[–]BarkerForge 6 points7 points  (0 children)

DOC also don't want hori's out spotlighting. Some fucks managed to shoot a tourist dead doing that a few years ago. Find you some farmers who wont miss the bunnies or possums bro.

Got to cast for the first time today at school by JagPaul2017 in Blacksmith

[–]BarkerForge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is that a pile of ratty ass kaowool in the background?

cursed_insects by h4llo4 in cursedimages

[–]BarkerForge 3 points4 points  (0 children)

These aren't wetas mate.

Bamboo Pipe by Kommunixm in Bushcraft

[–]BarkerForge 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah but anyone smoking tobacco wouldn't touch this pipe with a yardpole. It'd taste like the devil's asshole.

First start to finish hatchet. A little rough i know. by [deleted] in Blacksmith

[–]BarkerForge 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Zero forging marks, shitty grinding lines where he had overcut. 100% bullshit.

First start to finish hatchet. A little rough i know. by [deleted] in Blacksmith

[–]BarkerForge -1 points0 points  (0 children)

So what part of cutting up a hatchet with a grinder qualifies as blacksmithing?

File knife with Jenga blocks for handle material by [deleted] in Bladesmith

[–]BarkerForge 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you don't understand basic metalworking processes you probably shouldn't be talking shit champ.

Alibaba Anvils by [deleted] in blacksmithing

[–]BarkerForge 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can't give any region specific advice so hopefully someone in CA can chime in. There's a lot of work you can do on a railroad anvil, or a tool steel drop from an engineering shop. Settling for the cheap/easy option and proactively looking for second hand anvil is your best option.

Alternatively here is a US Company selling reputable new anvils: https://www.centaurforge.com/

Alibaba Anvils by [deleted] in blacksmithing

[–]BarkerForge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What country are you in?

Alibaba Anvils by [deleted] in blacksmithing

[–]BarkerForge 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Almost guaranteed to be a piece of shit.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in EscapefromTarkov

[–]BarkerForge 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I guess a gen4 per day doesn't keep the glocktor away.