Forge Forward

07/03/2022

Ewww that's messy.... Next task, learn to weld

18/10/2021

You all know I am perpetually skint, so in order to build my forge I have created a GoFundMe page. Please share my link, even if you are unable to support me in other ways.
Thanks

https://gofund.me/57423972

09/09/2021

Still finishing this WIP. A little more finishing on the blade, then a proper hardening and tempering. I just hope I can keep the balance!!

08/09/2021

Thanks to Kingdom Forge for a great day doing a blacksmith taster day especially Paul for his patience

20/10/2020

Live streaming isn't going to work at the forge , at least not for the time being; that said , I am still planning on working with some steel and seeing what can and cannot be done with the limited resources I have at the moment.
So, join me here, and I will post regular pics of how I am working, and any constructive feedback and advice will be welcome.

03/10/2020

I finally got a "thing"

29/09/2020

Finally ordered a bladesmithing forge.
Things are moving slowly, but I will get there in the end. Now I need to find a gas suplier.
One day Henry, one day!

13/07/2020

11/06/2020

Starting with an old bracket this shape....
This is just one end, because like a prat, i firgot s before picture

11/06/2020

Got gas...
Dear Universe,
Give me a break.
Got time... no forge
Made forge... no gas
Got gas... no time
Frustratingly yours
Me

09/06/2020

Finally, it has been a long time comming, but I have got myself a home made tin-bin forge. Made in the fashion of the soup can forge found on youtube, and using a simple hand held blowtorch. I gave it a blast after it was msde, and it seems ok. Metal got hot enough to move a little, and pincers served well enough for now as tongs. What a shame I only had about 15 minutes of gas.
Oh well, tomorrow is another day!
Pics to follow