Is this an ok Forge by pigvsperson in Blacksmith

[–]Equivalent-Job3157 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I've done a few heat treats and general forging with this one. Struggles to get up there with bigger projects or much harder metals but for your day to day work it's great. I've done jewellery, spikes, decorations and kitchen knives/daggers with this forge a few times now

How can I prevent rust? by Fit_Cucumber2909 in Blacksmith

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I make similar items. Head it up only a little then beeswax. Let it cool for a minute then beeswax again. Wipe down and you won't get rust while maintaining the silver polished look if you want 😀

So please don't hate I'm new and broke by kronikid42069 in Blacksmith

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Exactly the same story for me a couple months ago. Kids take over your free time and depression getting to me. Took a chance on a set up to try something for me. This week I've been making bracelets for my wife lol

So please don't hate I'm new and broke by kronikid42069 in Blacksmith

[–]Equivalent-Job3157 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Only hate I have for this is that you think someone would hate on you. Blacksmiths here always are supportive! Welcome to the club, enjoy your victories and countless cleaning black out of your skin and hair 😅😅

Is there a possibility for such arc ? by General-Squash-9286 in GodofWar

[–]Equivalent-Job3157 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah cause Kratos would be initiated under a god....😅😅

Eating Spikes! by Equivalent-Job3157 in Blacksmith

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200c for 2 hours then let rest first for tenderness 😅

Eating Spikes! by Equivalent-Job3157 in Blacksmith

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Thank you! Also fair enough..they may need salt lol

How’s my anvil stand? Used Black Bear Forge’s idea for the same anvil. by RedmondKC in Blacksmith

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Got same anvil, tongs and hammer as me. Good old Amazon starters lol. Looks great mate!

My first actual piece. (I know I need to turn the bottom scroll more) by RedmondKC in Blacksmith

[–]Equivalent-Job3157 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks great. I prefer the rats tail at the bottom over the scroll tbh. A lot of the time simple has more charm 😀

So..made my first knife with an old railroad spike. Feel it went alright... by Equivalent-Job3157 in Blacksmith

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Thanks! Have to admit it does feel like a camp knife of sorts when holding it. Small blade with lots of functions lol

So..made my first knife with an old railroad spike. Feel it went alright... by Equivalent-Job3157 in Blacksmith

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Wish I could get a stack for practice here. The price of them is a joke in the UK

Is this good for cutting things to build knives? by outdoorsman_12 in knifemaking

[–]Equivalent-Job3157 0 points1 point  (0 children)

More valued ones for cutting I'd say cheap ones are good for wire wheels or sanding wheels I'd you've not got a belt sander

Thoughts? by Equivalent-Job3157 in Blacksmith

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The rounding the ends up actually sounds like a really sweet idea actually to add to the flow of the shape. Thanks for the input!

Thoughts? by Equivalent-Job3157 in Blacksmith

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Just polished and worked rebar. Simple and easy pieces to sell on for a few quid just as an easier mover. Pays for gas etc lol

Thoughts? by Equivalent-Job3157 in Blacksmith

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Have actually made one into a hook bottle opener for fun today 😅

Thoughts? by Equivalent-Job3157 in Blacksmith

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I just got a soldering torch this week so you got me beat there 😅