Power Hammer vs. Press-Which Is Better for Blacksmithing?
Choosing between power hammer and hydraulic press can be tough sometimes, especially if you don't know enough about them. When you search the internet, you will quickly realize that one…
Choosing between power hammer and hydraulic press can be tough sometimes, especially if you don't know enough about them. When you search the internet, you will quickly realize that one…
Blacksmithing is one of the longest-established crafts. You can build almost any project out of metal. In the early 20th century, before the Great Depression, there was a good age…
Anvil is often considered the mother of all forging tools for a perfect reason. Every working project requires anvils use, so we can also say that it is an inevitable…
There are many different ways in which you can mount an anvil in your workshop. Improper anvil mounting can be extremely dangerous. The last thing you want is for the…
Before you start forging, it is obvious that you have to set up your workshop. It is extremely important you make this step right because having a well-organized blacksmithing shop…
Blacksmithing is a beautiful craft as long as if it is done safely and properly. When you are just starting with blacksmithing, chances are that you will make a lot…
As we were finishing forging some Damascus, we decided to write an article about which type of steel is best for making Damascus steel. So which are the best steels…
A lot of people have prejudices about the complexity of blacksmithing. Like any other craft, blacksmithing requires some level of learning and practice. You cannot expect to learn anything without…
The real beauty of blacksmithing lies in the fact that you can make your own tools. That is great for various reasons; saving money, learning a new skill, and potentially…