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  • Solve if you are Genius. 11 x 11 = 4, 22 x 22 = 16, 33 x 33 = ?

    Genius is a clue. Solve. 11 x 11 = 4 22 x 22 = 16 33 x 33 = ?

    17 0 1,758 1385119905

    Started by Hank Rearden

  • Just How Subjective Is The "Spark Test?"

    I see it all the time on social networks, someone will post a pic of them spark testing a piece of steel and ask, "Is this good". Got me...

    13 1 111 1545219718

    Started by jmccustomknives

  • One Button Log Off !

    Is there anyway to have a "One Button Log Off" ? I know it is only a two button as we speak but I find it annoying to have to repeat my...

    5 0 60 1552402762

    Started by Scrambler82

  • Ideas for the forum for 2019

    Hello everyone, It's been awhile since I gave the forum a tune up. I'm looking for your ideas and suggestion. Please share what you like and what...

    18 0 194 1545270552

    Started by Hank Rearden

  • The Chat Room !

    Hello, Recently, every time I log in the Forum, I see in the lower right corner a notice that I am ON-Line in the Chat room... I never logged in nor...

    1 0 152 1533947808

    Started by Scrambler82

  • China Steel, I assume !

    I was reading the Site, AGAIN, this particular thread, http://www.theironforgefire.com/post/a-few-recent-projects-8348240?pid=1300095932, and noticed...

    7 0 120 1507047647

    Started by Scrambler82

  • Merry Christmas

    Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year. May you make twice as much money as you made this year. May you lose twice as much weight as you gained...

    4 2 61 1514198604

    Started by Marc

  • A rough looking railroad

    I hope Hank doesn't mind some off topic....but I worked in the Philippines for 21 years and can you imagine trying to explain something like this to...

    4 0 94 1509569092

    Started by Metalman

  • HEAT TREATING

    Hi - I know that this is controversial and one forum member told me a year ago that it can't be. But I just don't believe it. Firstly I believe...

    11 0 106 1509937186

    Started by Metalman

  • Metal of rail road spikes

    http://www.railway-fasteners.com/news/what-railroad-spikes-made-of.html This may help - I sure don't know anything about these metal types - just...

    4 0 89 1509565406

    Started by Metalman

  • Facebook Integration

    I just thought I would share some ideas about Facebook. Many people use it and there are a number of good blacksmithing groups there as well. For me...

    13 0 179 1472394556

    Started by Hank Rearden

  • Test

    It looks like that I can post photos - I have read where Photobucket is charging 400 $ per year. I believe in free enterprise, but....this seems to...

    1 0 45 1509562106

    Started by Metalman

  • CASEHARDENING

    Hi - Now this is strictly 'For what it's worth'. I make little tools off and on and some of them I case harden. Lately I am at this again. What I...

    18 0 114 1509054003

    Started by Metalman

  • Topic on heat treating

    Here is a good explanation of the more popular heat treating 'Theory', like Jim said. the authors failed to call it 'Heat treating theory. It is...

    0 0 41 1509511152

    Started by Metalman

  • Casehardening

    And I will add that one may read a lot about the 'Packing process' of case hardening where the item is put into a container of a say charcoal and...

    0 0 44 1509505936

    Started by Metalman

  • The Next Step, Locked Me Out... They Did (iForged Iron) !

    Well I went to the other Site, iforgeiron.com, and asked Steve Sells, as a Moderator, for an apology for his remarks about me being a drunk and...

    11 0 139 1507045658

    Started by Scrambler82

  • Is this cable good for forge welding?

    I'm not sure if I should pick this up or if it would be a waste of time. I'm guessing 60ft. plus of about 3/4" cable. looks like dry grease is...

    16 0 226 1441576240

    Started by Hank Rearden

  • Case Hardening

    Years ago I case hardened a plain low carbon steel knife blade blank and then tried to further harden it with some cold hammering and that didn't...

    1 0 42 1509329978

    Started by Metalman

  • Participation

    Seems to me this site has a whole lot of potential. Especially by filling some voids left by other well established sites that have gone to seed....

    10 0 143 1461758095

    Started by Yesteryear Forge

  • Location is Everything !

    I was just reading a few of the posts in "What Else Do You Do", and thought that this person has similar hobbies as I do and it would be...

    5 0 86 1504105483

    Started by Scrambler82

  • Trying to come up with a logo.

    Hey trying to come up with a logo for my OrionsAnvil youtube channel and something to be able to etch on things I might make. What do ya'll think of...

    20 0 354 1435717438

    Started by NorrinRadd

  • A new workshop

    Thought of building a new workshop once the winter is done. This will be built as an extension to the house. I am looking for some good windows and...

    5 0 131 1484890535

    Started by retter

  • Wired or Wireless

    I am thinking of getting a security camera. I have read that both wired and wireless cameras ...

    1 0 74 1490768324

    Started by Rickardo

  • What Else Do You Do

    A lot of hobbyists are into more than one thing. Aside from forging, what else do you do? Show some pics. I do tiedye... and fishing. ...

    8 0 74 1497392787

    Started by theengel

  • Anyone using Photobucket?

    Photobucket is now charging users to post to 3rd party sites like Forums, ebays and others. Most pictures I've put on here will be going away soon. I...

    5 1 60 1499965361

    Started by Metalmelt

  • Black Titanium sink

    Hello All, New to the forum and lovin' it. I jump right to it, (didn't know where this would belong so I try here) I have been doing artistic and...

    7 0 69 1496613489

    Started by AustroTom

  • Forged in Time - Caveat Emptor

    I wasn't sure where else to put this post but the "Aren't sure where to put this post? Anything fits here seemed to help! This is my review of...

    1 0 69 1494441856

    Started by Hannamon

  • Cleaning an apron.

    So, I have a leather apron for forging, and I really like it because it helps keep my clothes clean. However, it's gotten to a point where, at the...

    11 0 113 1467336258

    Started by Skarzs the Cave Troll

  • New forge design

    Well I have been smithing and and creating my own foundries for the past 5 years and the problem of my old designs was size. They just weren't big...

    41 0 307 1472265261

    Started by MassiveEffect

  • The Art of the Trade...

    A gentleman I know who is into primitive hunting really loves my knives. He has aquired several knives and a hawk. He is quite a craftsman too. He...

    5 2 98 1469895959

    Started by jmccustomknives

  • The direction of your shop.

    So, I've talked to a couple people about this before, but not on here. The point of this is: What is the direction your shop is going? To put it...

    11 0 121 1467829041

    Started by Skarzs the Cave Troll

  • Yard Tools and Implements of Desruction

    If there is one thing that makes me mad, it's that American's have given up our smarts and know-how, and replaced it with cheap junk from China. I...

    3 0 71 1467911144

    Started by Greg A

  • I'm Gone

    Thought this site might be better than some of the others but I must have been mistaken. Disappearing responses to threads and then disappearing...

    6 0 140 1466533216

    Started by Yesteryear Forge

  • I owed him an apology

    A gentleman posted a video about making a RR spike knife. Thinking he was a newb wanting to do the RR spike knife I was very critical of it. Well...

    1 0 60 1466642524

    Started by jmccustomknives

  • Fleur de Lis?

    Hey fellas. I was approached by a family friend and was asked to make some barbecue utensils with a Fleur de lis somewhere in the design. If any of...

    8 0 205 1464365566

    Started by Skarzs the Cave Troll

  • What are your thoughts on the new "The Iron Forge Fire" header? New ideas?

    Hello folks, I need some feedback on the new Forum Header. Like it or not. Also are there any new ideas or suggestion for the forum? I want to keep...

    4 0 52 1457485258

    Started by Hank Rearden

  • Category Idea

    Just came to mind, how about a joke category, pg of course n such? thoughts anyone?

    7 0 56 1458176590

    Started by Dustin Stephens

  • Durable vs Consumable Goods, Ideas for Economic Growth.

    It seems to me that we as a society have lost the idea of value. I see it manifest in many ways through everyday interaction with...

    3 0 678 1418510964

    Started by Hank Rearden

  • Flea Market find

    Scored some nice Nicholson's and one true Black Diamond this weekend at the flea market. The knife is a typical file knife made from these.

    5 1 119 1448228569

    Started by jmccustomknives

  • DANG MY MAGNETIC PERSONALITY

    This thread will be dedicated to the things people bring us. One of the things I tell aspiring smiths is to develop a "magnetic...

    2 0 46 1457656688

    Started by jmccustomknives

  • Got a new shop cat/mouser

    One of my bro-in-laws shop cats has finally gotten used to me. They were pretty skittish, great mousers though.

    13 0 85 1455049040

    Started by NorrinRadd

  • 3d Renderd Rounding Hammer Just For Fun.

    Started a new Youtube channel to do some CAD/Drafting related videos, maybe some tips and tricks eventually. Tried to give it a blacksmith theme...

    5 0 55 1448396959

    Started by NorrinRadd

  • The Iron Forge Fire Forum has a Facebook page!

    You can now follow The Iron Forge Fire on Facebook for updates and news on the forum. You can also sign into the forum with your facebook account....

    0 0 155 1440046280

    Started by Hank Rearden

  • So when can you officially call yourself a Blacksmith ??

    Just a question that came to mind ....... When do you recognize yourself as a blacksmith ?? When you have forged more than several items beyond 'S'...

    6 0 375 1437410493

    Started by Ohio Rusty

  • Missing my Black and Tan Plott Hound,

    Had to put Cooper in a kennel this week for 7 days . Missing the old feller pretty bad. Family wanted him against my better judgment. Got him from a...

    1 0 208 1435634009

    Started by Hank Rearden

  • Blacksmiths hammers & anvils used for symbolism in politics & imagery, marketing & propaganda.

    The is one thing that is often missed when we talk about "Blacksmithing". It's the power of that image. The blacksmith, a hammer the anvil...

    1 0 878 1393851520

    Started by Hank Rearden

  • Why the Forum?

    Because I couldn't find a truly open market forum that promoted blacksmiths businesses. There maybe sites that have selective businesses but not...

    0 0 685 1382062564

    Started by Hank Rearden

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