FORGE NOTES
Practical knowledge from a working blacksmith—covering tools, techniques, and real shop experience from Water Oak Forge.
Forge Notes — Blacksmithing Tools, Techniques & Maker Knowledge
Forging the Flintlock Combo Tool
A short photo board of how I forge the Flintlock Combo tools I offer. These are used with a flintlock or other black powder rifles and pistols. The pick end...
Forging the Flintlock Combo Tool
A short photo board of how I forge the Flintlock Combo tools I offer. These are used with a flintlock or other black powder rifles and pistols. The pick end...
2020! Pitter Patter...
Well it's been quite some time since I last refreshed the old blog. With Facebook and Instagram, coming to the website to add content has been low on the list....
2020! Pitter Patter...
Well it's been quite some time since I last refreshed the old blog. With Facebook and Instagram, coming to the website to add content has been low on the list....
Finished up hammer and some other stuff!
Well we fared pretty well with Hurricane Michael, and just experience a little rain here in the upstate. Hope all those affected can bounce back from the effects of the...
Finished up hammer and some other stuff!
Well we fared pretty well with Hurricane Michael, and just experience a little rain here in the upstate. Hope all those affected can bounce back from the effects of the...
2lb Hammer and Drift progress!
Not a bad night in the shop! Got a hammer cleaned up and heat treated. Hammer eye drift forged on the new power hammer dies, and cleaned up a set...
2lb Hammer and Drift progress!
Not a bad night in the shop! Got a hammer cleaned up and heat treated. Hammer eye drift forged on the new power hammer dies, and cleaned up a set...
Flintlock Combo Tools, Coal Rake and More!
Fun night in the shop last night at Water Oak Forge. Worked on forging out some hand tools but also mixed two new projects in. Started a coal rake that...
Flintlock Combo Tools, Coal Rake and More!
Fun night in the shop last night at Water Oak Forge. Worked on forging out some hand tools but also mixed two new projects in. Started a coal rake that...
Tool & Effect with Hand Punches, Chisels and Fu...
It's been a rough last couple of years on my personal set of hand tools. I am rough on them, and students don't do them any favors during classes either....
Tool & Effect with Hand Punches, Chisels and Fu...
It's been a rough last couple of years on my personal set of hand tools. I am rough on them, and students don't do them any favors during classes either....