How to Repair an Old Anvil – The Complete Guide
I noticed that there had been a lot of interest in restoring old anvils in the last couple of years. As you already know, an anvil is one of the…
7 Best Work Holding Options for the Anvil
Dropping your workpiece constantly around the anvil can be frustrating, to put it mildly. The last thing you want is for hot steel to fall on your leg or hit…
What Is the Best Flux for Forge Welding?
Forge welding is one of the skills that many beginner blacksmiths find very complicated. But, learning how to forge weld will make your work considerably easier and more convenient for…
Forging In Winter – How to Deal With Cold Temperatures
Doing work in the blacksmith shop during the winter often presents various kinds of problems. While some blacksmiths don't recommend doing a lot of work during cold days, we still…
Hardy Tools for Blacksmithing – The Complete Guide
If you are a beginner blacksmith, you may not be familiar with hardy tools and also their uses. When I was just starting out, I always wondered what those tools…
10 Proven Tips for Increasing Your Blacksmithing Sales
As the blacksmithing industry is getting more and more attention, it is no wonder that a lot of new blacksmithing businesses occurred on the market. Unfortunately, a vast number of…
What Is the Best Flooring Option for a Blacksmithing Shop?
The flooring surface on which blacksmith stands plays a crucial role in his/her health and productivity. Wrong flooring choice can be dangerous on various levels, from developing a minor injury…
The Railroad Track – Should You Use It As an Anvil?
Railroad tracks are known as some of the most popular anvil alternatives in Blacksmithing for various reasons. Depending on the size of the track, it can be used for small…
The Complete Guide to Blacksmithing Tongs
Tongs are considered an essential tool in a blacksmithing shop. Except for having something to strike the metal, you also must have something to hold that piece. That's where blacksmithing…