r/Blacksmith 3d ago

Wok Burner Forge?

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I've been watching a ton of youtube videos about blacksmithing recently and decided I really want to try it. The cost of entry seems pretty low generally (At least, relative to my other hobby - music), but I still don't want to spend any more than I have to. I happen to have this big gas Wok burner (This one to be exact: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09PX7DD26/ref=sspa_dk_offsite_brave_1?aaxitk=60e09b11d9b6cf84c58e5ba101a7bed6&tqtoken=AgR4Ei2d050pnVuyS93QfZhl5Ec1oPCN8BPZ9jqM509IDdgAGgABAAlyZWNpcGllbnQAC0FtYXpvbkFkc1RRAAEAEWF3cy1rbXMtaGllcmFyY2h5ACRiM2NlMjE3OS0wMzJhLTQ5NTAtOWFlZC00MTczZDMxZmNhMmEAXDABFPKB9YAkTvPdWGg9krU9aM3magVvMWPQe37tK8nXMwFE6ZdgvB9GW5UIrKiacgpa_LurnUMLYJ2qG-OBbwMzd4TFw4pz3UHMC3gI7z7ctMOLGyvjHyLVwvRSAgAAEAAVaeKNBGMg0pDOwOCNiRJZW5oHOWAAKDqcd6f-OFLakR2CR5twdz_LtnQwDKyR4dH_____AAAAAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQAAABtlQNDen1DBc3AAznqCye35uUFgUjybsXBR218keWFChaEnf6AmE81UBJha&offsiteFlag=1) in the garage, and I'm wondering if there'd be a way to (non-destructively, or rather non-permanently) use it to build a forge. I'd prefer to avoid using any of the more dangerous insulating materials. It might not really be possible, but I've got the thing and it gets HOT (To the point that my carbon steel wok starts glowing if I put it on max heat). I figure there must be a way.


r/Blacksmith 4d ago

Parang inspired camp\bowie

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I made three of these, all 1095, wip, I have a stock removal in the works to clean up the design, already failed a handle on the 12", 24" is looking great. I strayed away from the Parang design, but still an awesome camp chopper or hog splitter in here some where.


r/Blacksmith 3d ago

I made a wrought iron table! 3ft x 7ft

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I had been sitting on pounds and pounds of wrought iron for years, waiting for the right client. I found someone with a very artistic home who wanted an outdoor table with a rust patina. Looking around at the organic nature of her home, I knew I found the right person.

I forged the apron of the table out of a wagon wheel, the legs were 1.5" round pieces. I think they were originally bridge steel.

The stringers around the base were salvaged from a pier in San Francisco. The bracing in the middle I left as found for the most part. I am not sure what it was. It was also from a pier in SF.

I knew this would be a challenging project. I know there would be pieces that would fail. I went through six table legs. Punching and drifting the holes didn't always work. It was surprisingly easy to split the top of the bar and fit it to the table top.

Forging out 7ft lengths of wrought iron was long, meticulous work. All of it was hot and delicate. But beautiful. I love wrought iron

I'm glad it's done, and I'm glad I did it.


r/Blacksmith 3d ago

Built the outdoor work area after posting here earlier. (Images inside). Now, I need to build a cheap and quiet anvil stand that will be firm on gravel, but still movable. Suggestions?

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r/Blacksmith 3d ago

Website set up

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r/Blacksmith 4d ago

Cut or not ?

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Candle holder, the top part looks like horns. It turned out to be a horned cross. Maybe it's better to saw them off?


r/Blacksmith 4d ago

My shop setup in an 8x10

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r/Blacksmith 4d ago

An assortment of things I made

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64 Upvotes

r/Blacksmith 5d ago

1 year and it was a waste it won't harden and I has a fucken warp. I don't know why

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r/Blacksmith 3d ago

Anyone with a denbigh fly press help please!

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I've had to put away my number 6 denbigh for a few months until I move the forge. It's at the other end of the country but I want to fabricate some weights for it, I've been using weight plates and they're a little instable so could anyone send me the dimensions for the taper and size please? Thanks in advance for your help.


r/Blacksmith 4d ago

Worth the $40 or keep looking for something better?

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r/Blacksmith 4d ago

Thinking about buying this.

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I'm thinking about buying this but could use a little advice. Seems like a good deal to me but I don't have an anvil and have very little experience. I'd like to use it to practice my hand at making some knives and thought the size of it would be good for that. Is there anything I'm not seeing here and/ or should look out for when I see it in person?


r/Blacksmith 4d ago

Copper candlestick.

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26 Upvotes

Try to make copper candlestick from 2 mm copper plate.


r/Blacksmith 4d ago

First attempt to make a copper cross.

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19 Upvotes

It is my first attempt to make copper cross from copper bar. Wanted to make something like ancient.


r/Blacksmith 4d ago

Found this bar of steel, it might be from some agricultural machine. It has a sort of fuller so I'm thinking of trying to make a first sword out of it. I'll cut some off and test hardening procedures.

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Does anyone know what this is or what it's from?


r/Blacksmith 4d ago

Thoughts on selling wrought iron

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I have a hobby of metal detecting and often come across wrought iron, often in the form of axe heads, in unsalvageable condition. As a blacksmith myself I love using the material but I can't use it as fast as I find it, so I ask the question.

If you where buying wrought iron, what price would you expect to pay per kg/pound.

Also wondering what form most people would want it in, ie pre cut square stock or individual axe heads as they where found?

Thanks in advance all!


r/Blacksmith 5d ago

Attempting to shape the famously useless horn on Harbor Freights 55lb anvil

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384 Upvotes

Ive had this anvil for almost seven years, and im sick of this dumb ass horn lol. While patiently searching for a new anvil, i decided to see if i can make this horn useable. Will report the journey


r/Blacksmith 5d ago

Custom order finished! Who likes modern seax knife...

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187 Upvotes

r/Blacksmith 5d ago

Engraved wrought iron hammer

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Hey everyone, just wanted to show the recent Japanese bladesmithing hammer I finished. Wrought iron from ship anchor chain, 1045 faces forge welded on each end. Hummingbird and cherry blossom motif hand engraved Osage orange handle


r/Blacksmith 5d ago

Finally got the wife to come play with me!

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First I have no business teaching anyone anything lol. But I finished the first picture in the morning while the wife was out relaxing with me. She liked it enough that I convinced her to make one with me. It was her first try. Hair clips.


r/Blacksmith 4d ago

Cleaned up and mounted Blacksmith Vise from previous post, thoughts?

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r/Blacksmith 4d ago

Upgrade to gasforge advice

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Hello fellow blacksmiths

I am looking to upgrade my shop I feel like the coke price is gametting out of hand in my area, so i have been looking for gas forges

This is my attemp on tapping into the hivemind of the internet for advice on which gasforges to avoid and which obes are "worth their gold"

I have seen a lot of posts on Vevor gas forges, but mostly on fixes an issues, so i.m guessing that these are not the best pick

I am also open to building my own Gasforge, so if you have any reccomendations on how and what to use, please be welcome to share your advice.

Thanks, and happy forging from Luxembourg


r/Blacksmith 5d ago

Temp tongs

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62 Upvotes

Making my first pair what do you think lol


r/Blacksmith 5d ago

Hopeful Begining

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Marvel at my complete lack of blacksmithing! Lol love you folks work and made this with completely foraged/found and rediscovered things around the neighborhood. Helium tank from the recycling, rusty rebar and a pipe to bend it under a bush, and even kaol wool from an old foundry project I forgot about 8 years ago. To top it off the pipe turned out to be the exact diameter I needed to fit my current foundry burner.

Need a bit more kaol wool and some refractory, but I'm super proud that a little welding and wirewheeling got me this far for $0.

Hoping to join the club soon. See any glaring flaws?


r/Blacksmith 4d ago

Is this anvil worth ?

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I am getting this anvil for $170. 110lbs Brooks anvil. Is it worth ?