My local scrap yard is perhaps an anachronism. I have heard other blacksmith friends say their scrap yards don't permit wandering and p...

In 1997 I fabricated a cone mandrel that is still in use. At the time I hadn't come across a real cone mandrel yet but latter found two...

I use this tool a lot. It helps offset the handicap of stiff knees and back and being clumbsy. It seems as if I drop things several times ...

My first power hammer was a 50 pound Little Giant. I took the rebuilding course offered by Harlan "Sid" Suedmeier in Nebraska Cit...

Following up on the theme of making edge tools with tool steel these are some ideas about making the tangs with which they will mount in the...

Yesterday I forged a slitting chisel and an opening chisel for the fly press for a future project. I chose H-13 tool steel for the job. Th...

A sealed rust patina, I find very appealing and it can be especially useful in outdoor applications. I plan to use it on the outdoor ...