Throughout history, being a blacksmith was a pretty important job in the local town. From weapons and armor to regular farm equipment, blacksmiths were pretty much the cornerstone of any...
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Best Oil Quenching for Blacksmiths – What is it and Why Does it Matter?
As you become more skilled and proficient as a beginner blacksmith, you're going to find out that there are a lot of different techniques out there. One thing you're going to need to learn how to do...
Making money as a blacksmith is something that's more possible than ever nowadays. A few decades ago, you would have needed to become a blacksmith's apprentice for a few years, getting paid a...
Almost every blacksmith starts his hobby or career by forging a knife. It's one of the most attractive tools in the blacksmith's collection and doesn't require advanced-level skills. Besides, when...
What Blacksmithing Materials Do You Need To Get Started? – Begin to Blacksmith
One thing that I love about blacksmithing is just how flexible and adaptable it is to whatever your lifestyle or situation is. Do you have lots of cash to spend? Great! There are thousand-dollar...
Beeswax is one of the most important ingredients in a number of blacksmith finishing products. In order to perceive how and why it is used in blacksmithing, you need to comprehend what happens when...