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How to Forge a Cross Peen Hammer

How to Forge a Cross Peen Hammer

Tools used in forging a cross peen hammer include; Drill press Anvil Tape measure Forge Punch Hammer eye drift Hammer Wood ash Belt grinder Below are steps you should follow when forging your cross peen hammer. Step 1: Get a Steel Block When forging a cross peen hammer, what you are forging is the hammerhead, … Read more

How to Forge a Double Bit Axe

How to Forge a Double Bit Axe

Hammer Forge Tongs Grinder Chisel Mandrel Hot cut hardie Small and large drift Step 1: Gather Your Materials Getting your materials together should be the first thing to do. For forging a double bit axe, you need mild steel of suitable size. Remember, we are using the drifting technique in this process; thus, you might … Read more

How to Forge a Drift

How to Forge a Drift

Hammers Drift Punch Forge Anvil Measuring tape Perforated metal plate Tongs Marker Chisel Step 1: Get Your Materials First off, it is essential to note that the materials you would be making drift on vary depending on the project you are handling. However, for this guide, we would be using a billet of sizable width.  … Read more

How to Forge a Drift Punch

How to Forge a Drift Punch

Tongs Anvil Vise Hammer Quenching bucket Step 1: Gather Your Materials Besides getting your tools, getting the appropriate materials for the process is equally essential. Here you would need a rod with a sizable diameter. Drift punch is also called a drift pin; therefore, all you need is a tiny rod.  It is better to … Read more

How to Forge a Flail

How to Forge a Flail

Hammer Tongs Anvil Drill Marker Step 1: Get Your Materials It is essential to have all your materials ready before you start the process. For this project, you need strong metallic chains, several small rods for making the spikes and the anchor, block of steel, and markers. Step 2: Form The Ball Head The ball … Read more

How to Forge a Flamberge

How to Forge a Flamberge

Anvil Vise Hammer Forge Tongs Grinder Sandpaper File Step 1: Gather Your Materials The first step to take while attempting to forge a flamberge is getting your tools and materials ready. For this process, you need a steel bar, and the materials you would be using for the handle. Step 2: Measure and Cut We … Read more