Build a forge

In the workplace, metal is only as good as its temper. A forge allows the craftsman to change properties of metal such as its hardness, shape, and strength as a project dictates. There are several ways to accomplish this kind of metal...

Simple Forge From Red House Bricks: So you want to make a forge, but you don't have much time or money to build something state of the art. I think every beginning blacksmith has been there. It's tough to figure out how to make a structure that will hold up to high amounts of heat and…

How to Build a Gas Forge Burner: First and Foremost, This burner was designed by Mr. Ron Reil. All credit for this design goes to him. Visit Ron Reil’s page at the link below: http://ronreil.abana.org/design1.shtml Also, Fire is Hot. A burner like this puts out a significant amou…

Dad bought the parts from Jay Hayes back in 2003. I found the shell and burners while cleaning out the barn. Figured it was time to finish it. Made the back side as a cap to make is easier install the Kaowool and to service later. For the doors i used a couple of cheap chipping hammers for the ha...

How to Make a Propane Forge: In this Instructable I show you how to make a high efficiency propane forge. I have made a few forges so I have a good idea how they go together but I will give reference and credit to Ron Reil and his designs, that is where I learned how to build t…

Find out how to make a full-tang homemade knife from a file (without a forge) using just simple DIY tools. Bushcraft/survival knifemaking tutorial.

The 4-minute video makes it look simple by using easily accessible material, beginner-friendly techniques, and clear instructions.

I've had several e-mails from members about the charcoal forge I use, I needed another for welding so we took pics along the way. All you need for a forge...

How to Make a Bladesmiths Forge: In this Instructable I will be explaining how to convert that old barbecue grill sitting in your yard next to all that junk into a furnace capable of heating up steel to forge long items such as knives,daggers,and small swords. Before we begin I wou…

Guide to 17 medieval blacksmithing tools & what they were used for, including large and small tools such as a forge wagon & medieval bellows.

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The third and final video in the series: Building a traditional brick blacksmith forge.3 de 3 - construir una fragua tradicional de herrero de ladrillo

Start Blacksmithing! 🔥 *Building a Simple DIY Forge*

In the workplace, metal is only as good as its temper. A forge allows the craftsman to change properties of metal such as its hardness, shape, and strength as a project dictates. There are several ways to accomplish this kind of metal...

Fantastic list and explanation of everything you need to get started blacksmithing at home