http://www.instructables.com Mon, 20 May 2013 09:42:01 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Brake-drum-blacksmithing-forge/
Brake drum blacksmith forge - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO2/Q693/H58PK5Q9/FO2Q693H58PK5Q9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO2/Q693/H58PK5Q9/FO2Q693H58PK5Q9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO2/Q693/H58PK5Q9/FO2Q693H58PK5Q9.SMALL.jpg replayreb My son caught the blacksmithing bug while he was at summer camp so we investigated building our own blacksmith forge and found that brake drum forges are a very popular way to get into the hobby.  We built our blacksmith forge out of a brake drum, 2" pipe, cinder blocks, a light dimmer switch and ha...
By: replayreb

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Jul 2012 22:39:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Karambit-Knife/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5J/5Q6T/GYKBHZ4G/F5J5Q6TGYKBHZ4G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5J/5Q6T/GYKBHZ4G/F5J5Q6TGYKBHZ4G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5J/5Q6T/GYKBHZ4G/F5J5Q6TGYKBHZ4G.SMALL.jpg Basement_Craftsman I have worked on this Karambit and just finished it up recently. The steel is from a TV stand and is 1/4 inch. It is most likely low carbon steel. I cut the steel's rough shape with and angle grinder and finished up with much file work. The bevel was done exactly the same. I tempered it with motor o...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:13:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Firesteel-forged-vikingstyle/
Firesteel, forged vikingstyle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4D/R2VI/GRFNE6TE/F4DR2VIGRFNE6TE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4D/R2VI/GRFNE6TE/F4DR2VIGRFNE6TE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4D/R2VI/GRFNE6TE/F4DR2VIGRFNE6TE.SMALL.jpg morfmir This Instructable will show you how to make a firesteel. This kind of firesteel was used by the vikings to light a fire. In a later 'ible I will show exactly how to do that. This 'ible will just show how to forge the steel, not how to use it. Tools Tools needed Hammer- any hammer at around 500g-...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:12:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/adding-a-spark-plug-to-my-forge/
adding a spark plug to my forge - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5V/8ORF/GPAS2HTQ/F5V8ORFGPAS2HTQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5V/8ORF/GPAS2HTQ/F5V8ORFGPAS2HTQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5V/8ORF/GPAS2HTQ/F5V8ORFGPAS2HTQ.SMALL.jpg drewgrey This is my forge before and after adding the spark plug. I have always wanted to have a push button start. Warning ,don't let gas buid up. NO FUEL AIR BOMBS ..please. Also the silly little push button start off a barbque can give you an incredible jolt !! Be careful. Drill and tap I drilled a pil...
By: drewgrey

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Jun 2011 19:10:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Forging-a-scorpion-from-a-lag-bolt/
Forging a scorpion from a lag bolt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWD/Z1HW/GO5IG85Q/FWDZ1HWGO5IG85Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWD/Z1HW/GO5IG85Q/FWDZ1HWGO5IG85Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWD/Z1HW/GO5IG85Q/FWDZ1HWGO5IG85Q.SMALL.jpg oldanvilyoungsmith Part two of my blacksmithing series. How to forge a scorpion from a lag bolt. these things are fairly quick to make (when you get used to them), look cute, and sell fairly well as you can price them for a fairly low price, and still get money for your time and supplies. Have fun with it ! Part...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 May 2011 20:50:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-knife/
Making a knife - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/6VZM/GO430IMD/FSQ6VZMGO430IMD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/6VZM/GO430IMD/FSQ6VZMGO430IMD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/6VZM/GO430IMD/FSQ6VZMGO430IMD.SMALL.jpg oldanvilyoungsmith Okay, I promised it, and here it is. This is more of a walkthrough than instructions, but here it is. I'm making my sister a knife out of 1080 carbon steel, to be handled with pink and purple denim twist micarta (made using this method, but rolling and twisting before flattening). Visit my blog -...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 May 2011 15:22:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/2-day-20-50-Blacksmithing-Forge/
2-day $20-$50 Blacksmithing Forge - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5H/TGF7/FMZAFRGA/F5HTGF7FMZAFRGA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5H/TGF7/FMZAFRGA/F5HTGF7FMZAFRGA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5H/TGF7/FMZAFRGA/F5HTGF7FMZAFRGA.SMALL.jpg OldOwlIronworks A How-To on how to make a small forge The Stuff Clay- From a potters-shop Fan- From one of those tacky iflatible palm trees Metal Chair- I got one from my church Safety Wire- $5-$10 at hardware shops Big Speaker- Found an old steel one at my church as well Quickcrete- $3 on sale Light Fixtu...
By: OldOwlIronworks

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:13:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Simple-and-Easy-Charcoal-Coal-Forge/
Making a Simple and Easy Charcoal/ Coal Forge - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F4P/GRT1/F1WW1ISK/F4PGRT1F1WW1ISK.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F4P/GRT1/F1WW1ISK/F4PGRT1F1WW1ISK.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F4P/GRT1/F1WW1ISK/F4PGRT1F1WW1ISK.SMALL.jpg acer73 In this instructable you will learn how to make a charcoal / coal burning forge from firebrick, a few steel plumbing parts, a steel sheet, some cinder blocks and a blower Unfortunately I ran out of money before i could finish the forge, in total it should cost around $ 50 USD depending how fancy yo...
By: acer73

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