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Sooo ! What is everyone doing around the world ? I am sitting here typing, ya I know, everyone know that ! I just finished an Audio Upgrade to my...
Started by Scrambler82 in Thoughts and Ideas
Genius is a clue. Solve. 11 x 11 = 4 22 x 22 = 16 33 x 33 = ?
Started by Hank Rearden in Thoughts and Ideas
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...
Started by jmccustomknives in Thoughts and Ideas
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...
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...
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...
I was reading the Site, AGAIN, this particular thread, http://www.theironforgefire.com/post/a-few-recent-projects-8348240?pid=1300095932, and noticed...
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...
Started by Marc in Thoughts and Ideas
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...
Started by Metalman in Thoughts and Ideas
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Started by Yesteryear Forge in Thoughts and Ideas
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...
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...
Started by NorrinRadd in Thoughts and Ideas
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...
Started by retter in Thoughts and Ideas
I am thinking of getting a security camera. I have read that both wired and wireless cameras ...
Started by Rickardo in Thoughts and Ideas
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. ...
Started by theengel in Thoughts and Ideas
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...
Started by Metalmelt in Thoughts and Ideas
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...
Started by AustroTom in Thoughts and Ideas
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...
Started by Hannamon in Thoughts and Ideas
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...
Started by Skarzs the Cave Troll in Thoughts and Ideas
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...
Started by MassiveEffect in Thoughts and Ideas
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...
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...
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...
Started by Greg A in Thoughts and Ideas
Thought this site might be better than some of the others but I must have been mistaken. Disappearing responses to threads and then disappearing...
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...
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...
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...
Just came to mind, how about a joke category, pg of course n such? thoughts anyone?
Started by Dustin Stephens in Thoughts and Ideas
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...
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.
This thread will be dedicated to the things people bring us. One of the things I tell aspiring smiths is to develop a "magnetic...
One of my bro-in-laws shop cats has finally gotten used to me. They were pretty skittish, great mousers though.
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...
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....
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'...
Started by Ohio Rusty in Thoughts and Ideas
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...
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...
Because I couldn't find a truly open market forum that promoted blacksmiths businesses. There maybe sites that have selective businesses but not...
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