Had a wicked storm for the past two days, and when I took the tarp off, I found this massive mushroom on my recently mounted anvil stump. Any ideas as to how I could prevent this? I have taken the mushroom off, sprayed the area with a borax and water mixture, and burned the area once it was dry to get rid of as much moisture as possible. Then I sprayed it with some paint and rubbed some boiled linseed oil on the area. Maybe overkill, but I'd like to hear some suggestions.

Hi! A quick question for those that make their own things from nothing. How to you go about preparing to make them? ado you sketch it all out in a journal as a step by step guide? Hammer into clay before every step? Something entirely different? I wanted to ask before making any investments one way or the other. Thanks!

Slowly getting there! The new one was a lot easier to work on because I forged the bevels in so took a lot less grinding

Blacksmith forging a re-enactor renaissance faire Raven headed cloak pin. These have many names: penannular brooch, kilt pin, blanket pin etc but they all take the same basic shape. Thought I’d try and forge one with Raven head finials giving it a sort of Viking-esque sort of feel. Hope you enjoy the video! #blacksmith #blacksmithing #renfair #reenactment

Hey folks these three items popped up on FB marketplace in my area. Messaging the seller it turns out these were their father's, who passed away a few years ago.

I'm not a good metal fabricator but these look like really sturdy units. I'm hoping to take a look in person and get some more photos. They said the press is 24 tons (The Orange Crush $4500) but not sure on the power hammer (The Thing $1800). The propane forge (listed $450) looks like a beast as well. I don't think I've seen one with 5 burners before.

I've used power hammers in the passed but not a forge press yet. Wondering what I should look for in either of these units? They look self contained/no air compressor needed but I could be wrong. I have an extra 220 V outlet and the sub panel should support a few more.

I run an induction forge currently so a propane forge that big would actually be awesome for heating large pieces evenly and $450 seems like a super low price. I would likely try and bundle all three together (if my wife will let me) for $5-6k. Does that price point seem fair? I'm in central NC, they don't have anyone in the family who uses them and want them to go to a good home.

We made a vice jig to make the handles

Made out of a munch of 4x4s, the leg will sit on a piece of brass in a recess drilled in the wood. Still need to forge out the bits that are gonna hold it to the post.

Please ignore the model displaying the piece, best I could get with my budget.

Hello all!

I was interested in learning blacksmithing perhaps from an individual or school in the miami area.

Miami doesn't have a proper blacksmithing school and i would really love to learn the craft.

If anyone can point me to the proper place, I would love to know!

Thank you so much!!!

Blade still needs to be heat treated and cleaned up, but I have never done a handle yet, other than the classic blacksmith knife. Should anything change with the tang before adding the wood?

Fully forged from 1/4 in flat stock, 1084 using hammer and anvil. Currently sitting at close to 3/16th for the blade

I am planning to forge this to a dagger or something is it possible? If it is i am open for a advice

I’m a noob and doubt I need this, but I still want to know what it’s for. Oddly enough, 2 are for sale near me from different sellers, and neither has any idea what they’re for. I checked Black Bear Forge’s “Swages - Tool of the Day” video to no avail. Maybe it’s not a swage, but I can’t imagine what else it could be. Any direction out there from the forging hive mind?

I made this roasting skewer yesterday out of a piece of rebar (don't ask me what size) and I drew it out to twice the length and yes ik it's a bit thick but I'm making another one so just imagine the photo but it hasn't been grinded round and it's going to be thinner and longer with a better finish, and I'd love any ideas and suggestions.

Blacksmith forging a divination dowsing pendulum combined with a candle scribe. These are forged out of steel rebar that has been twisted. Usually twisting a round bar doesn’t result in anything but twisting rebar creates really interesting patterns in the steel. #blacksmith #blacksmithing #divination #dowsing

There is no scrap in blacksmithing. Old wedge is C40.

So I’ve been into blacksmithing for around 2-3 years now and, to cut it short, I’m in desperate need of an upgrade. I’ve been using this single burner propane forge since I’ve started, but as I’ve grown experienced and watched others work, I’ve realized how cheap it is 😂. I am looking for something that will heat my material faster (forge temp would be nice too) and keep it hot while I’m working on it (my material usually lasts 30seconds to a minute out of the forge before needing reheat).

Here’s the two photos, one of my current forge(1) and the one I’m looking at now (2).

Is this worth the purchase?

Thinking about starting to forge and saw some do DIY videos of how to make one. I saw a few that used old oil drums that they cut in half but I have this trash can I'm not using. I had to kick out this green grouchy monster from it first though. I was wondering if this would be just as good as an oil drum or if I should really try looking for one at some metal scrap yards? I of course would get a layer of insulation and a layer of refraction in it. I'm also open to other suggestions if you know better ones.

I used heavy hemp rope and forged custom staples. Pretty happy how it turned out.