Forging metal

The tools illustrated in Fig. 19 are some of those that are used in the forging of metals. Fig. 19.-Smith's tools. Description of Fig. 19 {continued). The first few numbers show some of...

Hand Forged toasting fork with an Ammonite twist handle. Wire brushed and finished with a protective wax coating. The Ammonite twist can be tricky to do as it involves twisting and manipulating metal that has varying thickness and heat. So it is a painstaking and time consuming process so no two are ever the same. Totally handmade in Berkshire each one is unique. **The one shown is approximately 500mm (20”) long but I can make these longer or shorter if required** Please contact me for a…

What are the traditional options for finishing fine metalwork? Expert metalworker Doug Bracken of Wiemann Metalworks shares with us the six most common methods for achieving a fine metal patina.

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As I mentioned, I've been making these fabric painted heraldic panels, to mark the entry way to our Estrella camp this year. (estrellawar.org) Now, while I do great on the fiber side of things, I turned to my husband to figure out a way to display these panels. We decided that he'd make some rebar stakes with metal rings on them, one for either side of a panel, and I'd sew ties to the sides of the panels to attach to the rings. Hmmm. We had some old rebar, but we didn't have any metal rings…

Though they have been refined through the ages, significant differences exist between the two methods used to make metal parts.

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Hand forging is the process of heating metal to manipulate it into desired forms and shapes using manual techniques instead of...

This is how you can forge nice rounded dome head rivets. With the same tools you can do this by hand at the anvil also. Adjust the tools for any size rivet.C...

Order an anvil and let the sparks fly.