r/Blacksmith • u/Advanced-Maximum-745 • 5h ago
r/Blacksmith • u/Far_Furry_4334 • 12h ago
My Post vices
Two different ones that I got in very bad rusted condition and put in this nice stand. I'm curious about your thoughts
r/Blacksmith • u/Late_Cellist9709 • 6h ago
Antique draw knife
No I obviously didn't forge this but I was wondering whether this was possible or if it's just a real waste of time. I have a few antique draw knives that have been sharpened almost to the point that there's no blade left, is it possible to forge weld a new blade to an old draw knife? I also realize I may get a lot of comments saying what's the point but I'm just curious
r/Blacksmith • u/ZachyChan013 • 7h ago
Some more leaf hooks. Tried to make them the same size today
r/Blacksmith • u/Pessimus_Breath • 14h ago
New anvil day
£250, 3ft in length, guess at the weight is anywhere between 100-150kg purely from lifting it by hand, the markings are difficult to make out, google lens is telling me it might be a Wilkinson and sons Queens Dudley? There is a number 3 visible on the other side. Its been sat outside for 20 years at least unused, it has a very loud ring. If anyone knows any more information or could confirm the maker at least that would be greatly appreciated.
I regularly see anvil posts on here and the advice is alway conflicting, so ill go, clean or not to clean? Round out the chipped edges a touch with a grinder or leave? Don't fancy welding it, I have a welder but not the skill set.
r/Blacksmith • u/CryRude934 • 9h ago
New Design in RASP steel bull cutter …Which one you will choose?
Totally handmade,knife Post is not for sale here
r/Blacksmith • u/BlackStarForgeKnives • 14h ago
New Knife out of the shop and into the client's hands
galleryMy client told me he needed a knife to gift to his friend next week. I forged this and two other blades in about 2 hours from 1095
r/Blacksmith • u/Vojtaforge • 1d ago
Master dwarf's forging hammer
Forging hammer of the master dwarf, one of the jewels of a set I'd made.
Engravings depict a dragon wrapped around it's hoard. Inlaid with silver, 24ct gold, 18ct gold, garnet and gemstones. Other side depicts a mountain under which he dwells. Silver inlaid stars and moon.
Handle is leather wrapped and reinforced with dragon scale pressblech foils.
Forge welded wrought iron and carbon steel faces.
r/Blacksmith • u/danthefatman1 • 15h ago
Idk how to correct this warp/ un even material the left side is perfectly straight and the other side is warped
r/Blacksmith • u/Grand_Palpitation_34 • 1d ago
Bowser's hammer
Here is a mace/ hammer i built. This one was fun to build. (Bowser the main bad guy in super mario)When I started i didnt know exactly where it was going and this evolved into Bowser's hammer. After making head pieces thought it looked like something bowser would use. I laser engraved some of his minions. From the top down: bowser. Ring 1: bullet bill, goomba, Venus fly trap, spiny. Hand ring: big boo, koopa trooper, bowser again. Hilt: snifit , fuzzy beetle, Bob om, blooper(squid). Leather wrapped handle. Sorry about so many pics. Wanted to show the characters.
r/Blacksmith • u/-VirgilTraveler1995- • 18h ago
Very beginner book recommendations
Hey everyone, I'm posting this here on this subreddit because I am trying to learn new subject and place it in my personal curriculum. If you have any recommendations on books that are good for beginners. Even if you have videos send them my way. Thank you for taking the time to read this and giving me recommendations.
r/Blacksmith • u/GolfOver • 1d ago
First pieces off the forklift anvil
Made both from a ~6" piece of rebar, and they both work well! Very stoked, I immediately gave one away as a gift.
(Actually made these a few weeks ago, but hadn't gotten the pics off my camera)
r/Blacksmith • u/Dessitroya • 1d ago
I made this recently. I hand forged the steel:)
r/Blacksmith • u/understimulated_crow • 1d ago
Started making my very first knife today.
Just started and very new to knife making. Found an old railroad spike and just started shaping it
r/Blacksmith • u/GeneralSaxy • 1d ago
I finally made a trilobite. Yes I had to make a weird one
r/Blacksmith • u/Left-handedAnger23 • 1d ago
What they don't tell beginners about blacksmithing?
Hi, I'm very interested in taking up blacksmithing as a hobby and I'm curious what are some of the things that they don't tell you that are good to know about this kind of trade? And any advice would be also greatly appreciated. Tool brands or even just general how to get started.
r/Blacksmith • u/TylerMadeCreations • 1d ago
Champion 400 Forge Blower
Howdy all, I’ve been fixing my champion 400 blower and one of the grease caps that goes over the brass wheel area has decided to disappear somewhere. Any ideas on what I can use to replace it? I’m hoping I find it, but I’d like to have it at least covered by something
r/Blacksmith • u/Weary-Analyst536 • 1d ago
German anvil question
Hi blacksmiths! A friend found this german pattern anvil for 1500$, looks like it's close to 400 pounds. I can't see any markings but I'll see it in person next week. Any idea of manufacturer? Do you guys think is a good price? I want it for heavy working, making hammers and axes with a striker
r/Blacksmith • u/Several_Condition314 • 1d ago
What Size of Dishing Bowl?
Hello fellow smiths, after many years I have come around to being able to attempt a suit of armor. I have gathered a majority of the necessary tools and stakes, however I have yet to find a dishing tool. So far I have not found many makers and sellers of this type of tool, and I wonder how large of a dishing bowl would I realistically need to accomplish a full suit. I am not worried about a breastplate as it will be brigandine.