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How to Forge a Rounding Hammer

How to Forge a Rounding Hammer

There are several tools used in forging a rounding hammer. Some of these essentials include: Forge Chisel Punch Hammer eye drift Anvil Belt grinder Crucibles Step 1: Figure out Your Material The material you use to build your rounding hammer is essential. Consider the metal you want to use to forge your rounding hammer as … Read more

How to Forge a Straight Razor

How to Forge a Straight Razor

The essential materials for the razor are not too different from the general blacksmithing tools. However, their availability is crucial for the completion of this process. The essentials for the forging process of a razor include; Forge Anvil Grinder Pivot pin Hammer Sander Dremel Markers Hacksaw or any suitable cutter. Step 1: Get Your Materials … Read more

How to forge an Anvil

How to forge an Anvil

Anvil, on its own, is an essential tool. However, you cannot complete the process of making your forge without the availability of some specific tools and materials. These essentials include; Angle grinder Tools for cutting the steel (Hacksaw, band saw, or acetylene torch) A suitable welder Measuring tapes Markers  Forge  Step 1: Get Your Tools … Read more

How to Forge Arrowheads

How to Forge Arrowheads

The essentials for forging an arrowhead include; Anvil Hammer Forge Tongs Quenching bucket (oil or water) Grinder Cutter Step 1: Get Your Materials For an arrowhead, you don’t need a truck of steel. All you need is sizable steel of suitable thickness. Also, the steel should be ideal for making hard and pointed ends. Step … Read more

How to forge brass

How to forge brass

The essential materials for forging brass can vary slightly depending on specific projects. Nevertheless, some specific tools are crucial for the general procedures of forming brass. These essentials include; Forge/heat source Hammer Anvil Tongs Cutter Step 1: Get Your Materials First off, you should understand that the material in this concept is brass. The materials … Read more

How to forge bronze

How to forge bronze

The essentials involved in the forging process of bronze include; Forge Anvil Hammer Tongs Solder Cutter Grinder Safety gear Step 1: Get Your Materials Getting bronze materials can be a little bit challenging for beginners. However, you can always purchase your bronze supplies from retail stores. Alternatively, you can get your materials from scraps.  Nevertheless, … Read more