Useful and/or Interesting Blacksmithing Links

In no particular order:

How to Properly Use an Anvil - informative

How to Do Blacksmithing - amusing

Anglo-Saxon and Viking Ironworking - lots of truth, some mistakes

Blacksmith's Journal Archives - poke around for lots of inspiration

CRAFTBOOKS™- books for direction and inspiration

Claying a forge- Some whys and why nots

A PDF of drawings of wrought iron work- some nice stuff, inspirational

The Metal Web News Blacksmith Page- More inspiration and some tool tips

Tongs to make Tongs - A Gift from God

New England Blacksmiths - The local organization. Some good tips and tricks

[ABANA] The Artist Blacksmith's Association of North America, Inc.  - The national organization "Forging Excellence Since 1973"

iForge (Interactive Forge) Step-by-step Blacksmith Projects - Lots of Projects here

SwageBlocks.com Special anvils for repousse, artist blacksmiths and armorers - Swage or Swedge Blocks, Hollow Anvils, Armourer's Maids

Acidfree Albums | NWBA Blacksmith - More cool stuff to look at

Uri Hofi at I Forge Iron - Dig through this guy's stuff. He's Good.

Forgemaster  -  Forge welding tips (specifically for a gas forge, but some interesting tips nonetheless)

Acid Etching on Saws by Simon Barley, UK  -  Further Notes on Etching

More to come.

 

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