Forum: The Cutlers Forge...

I'm putting together a gas forge. I've not found any refractory blanket that is rated above 1300 C. Can it be found rated to higher temperatures? From what I've seen from the many web-pages dedicated to gas forge construction, it doesn't matter as it is then coated with refractory clay, but I've...

Hello, Does anyone have dxf files of a kmg grinder? I want to make one for myself I want to let it lasercutted at my work and weld everything. All other drawings are also helpfull. Thanks, Leon

I was thinking about building a heat treating forge and I thought maybe I could just make one good forge that can be used for heat treating and forging. I was thinking about was to use say a 20kg propane tank for the main body as its not too big like an oil drum and not too small. Have two burner...

It's about time I did something with my hands rather than just with my wallet..... I have bought a few blade blanks and some wood scales. The sander that looks good to me is this one, but don't think you can get it here in UK. I like this because it appears to me the belt is in a good position...

It's slightly off-topic, but I'm hoping some of you people with a good metalworking background can give me some pointers here. I have a small brass memorial plaque, about an inch by 2 inches, that I need to attach to an aluminium cross which will live outdoors. I've got a few problems relating...

Well, I've finally got around to building a proper forge, I should've done this ages ago: http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll282/steveinthewoods/Forge%201/100_0963.jpg http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll282/steveinthewoods/Forge%201/100_0964.jpg ...

Hello All, I just posted part one of a two part video on Iron Smelting using the bloomery process. http://www.doorcountyforgeworks.com/Steel_Making.html part two will be soon. Ric

Hi All, Newbie here looking to change the profile on my recently purchased Condor Bushlore Knife http://www.heinnie.com/product.asp?P_ID=4941 This amazing value for money at £30 if you have not seen it. This knife is a serious bit of kit with a fantastic sheaf to boot but I tried cutting...

Hi Ive got some blades back from HT and they obviously need a good sharpen. Ive done one by hand which has taken ages to do so there must be a better way. Ive not done scandi grinds as I kind of like the almost full flat types. Whats the best way to sharpen the knives after HT that wont take an...

Was out and about today buying some hammers, and I found this in the corner of the yard :D Diddnt get time to check it for re-bound, though im pretty sure its cast steel,. Now bearing in mind im 6'4 in my workboots you start to get an idea of the size of this thing :rolleyes: Our average...

hack saw blade steel? I freely admit that my metalurgy knowledge is rather poor so I don't know if hacksaw steel varies but could some one tell me the best quench medium for hacksaw steel. I have ground out a blank after annealing and as soon as I have recovered from this dreadful man flu I...

I've had it with charcoal and coal for that matter. I just melted the second blade I was making for myself. - I've never spent so long on a knife. - the blade was perfect, the handle and bolster fitted perfectly and all I needed to do was HT it then fit it together! :mad: the last blade I...

This grill covers a window of the eglise Saint André in Grenoble. An interesting challenge once you start following the construction and try to figure out how to make it. http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h149/angsam/HPIM2144.jpg Here's a better picture ...

Hello All, Its been a while since I posted here, but I'd like to pop in more often now. I did a blister steel and shear steel day with a smith who does Colonial American reproductions...The best we could hope for with material is a copy of that which used to come to come from your side of the...

oh mighty beaters of metal... I prostrate myself before you to ask your advice on a metal which I know is beneath you and your hammer wielding skills... I have some brass given to me to make some parts for a sword. I need to bend it, and at 2.5mm thick is it best to heat it before bending or...

Damascus, Damasteel, Damascene, Mokume I have been trying to understand the basic differences between these... :huh: On Wikipedia it all sort of sounds the same to me :S Can somebody explain to me in layman's terms what sets these terms apart? Many thanks Maarten

Hi all, I wonder if any of you can help? I have a small rothemberger type mapp/propane torch (plumbers type) Which i use in a small brick forge. Trouble is that it is expensive running it on the little portable bottles. Do you know of any rothemberger screw thread adapters that will fit...

Finally got off my lazy duff and got around to photoing a how to. This is how I do things, others may have they're own way but this is my way, results may vary :D. It is a tutorial on how to forge, grind, and mount a sashimi knife, which is a knife made for slicing sushi, but is also VERY handy for...