By Simon Graham | Blow Torch , Learning and Lessons
All trades have techniques and skills involved that have been developed and perfected over the years, and welding metal is certainly no exceptions. Use these helpful cutting torch tips and tricks to increase your ability in cutting steel safer and more effectively.Preparation and Safety1. The right tools are essential to learning cutting torch basics. Along […]
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By Simon Graham | Blow Torch , Tools and Equipment
Any amateur or professional blacksmith can come to a point when they must learn how to use a blowtorch to finish a metalworking project. These handheld, liquid-fueled, super fun devices allow for pinpointed heat application great for projects from making jewelry to pipe soldering. Blowtorches are even used by chefs to apply a direct flame […]
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By Simon Graham | Blow Torch , Learning and Lessons , Melting Furnace
Safety First! Its super important to remember when you are learning how to melt metal at home that is a hazardous, and potentially destructive, process that should not be taken lightly. Your safety should come first, so be sure you have done enough research and have prepared yourself well before you begin. Safety goggles, heat protective […]
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By Simon Graham | Learning and Lessons
Don’t let the image scare you. Having a melting furnace is basic actually. There are plenty of homemade foundry furnace plans that you can use to build your very own DIY steel foundry. Depending on if you want to use propane or coal, you may have to adjust how you build your furnace, but the […]
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By Simon Graham | Learning and Lessons , Projects
Prefabricated or welded forges are great, but not everyone has the time, funds, or skill needed to build a fancy forge. This article will teach you how to build a coal forge using two DIY coal forge plans, where all you really need is a pipe, air supply, and a safe vessel to contain your […]
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By Simon Graham | Projects
Now that you have all the tools and you have learned some of the basic skills, its time to start working on some small metalwork projects. I have put together a short list of great metalworking projects for beginners, to help ease you into practicing and honing your blacksmithing skills.Project 1: 5lb Copper Ingots Melting […]
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By Simon Graham | Learning and Lessons
You have all tools, furnace, space, and you’re ready to start your first project and learn to be a blacksmith. Blacksmithing requires many diverse skills, but you should start with the basics, and that usually means casting your first project. Imagine you want to start simple project like casting bronze throwing knives. What are the basic […]
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By Simon Graham | Tools and Equipment
If you are reading this article, chances are you want to learn to become a blacksmith. You have probably found some starter blacksmithing projects that you are keen to start, but do you have everything you need to get underway? This guide will introduce you to the beginners blacksmithing toolkit as well as provide information […]
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By Simon Graham | Learning and Lessons , Tools and Equipment
This beginner’s guide to blacksmithing will give you everything you need to get started with your passion. If you are looking for a new hobby, how about learning a useful, unique and awesome skill, that will surely impress your friends? Metal-working or blacksmithing is not for the feeble-hearted, it requires courage, steadiness, and determination. But it […]
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