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Starts in the non-ferrous metals almost as soon as civilization gets rolling.

I think the British Museum website has some artifacts on the web, and there are several Scandanavian museum sites with further goodies.Īlas, I've got my bookmarks spread across three different computers, but I'll try to compile some of these over the next week unless others overwhelm you with additional information. Paul in November) have many objects for domestic use- pots, pans, forks, weaving swords, shears, scissors, locks, fish hooks, ring pins. My question is thus:Is there a process for 'drawing wire?' Would it be done through a die, if not, how was it done, way back when?īesides the Mastermyr find, which is a great resource for all of us tool and technology freaks, many of the more recent books and the catalog for the recent Smithsonian 'Viking' exhibit (opening in St. Now, this book was pure fiction, but the author seemed to half-way know his stuff when he talked about smithing. I read a book recently that talked about a smith 'drawing wire.' When I forge it does not seem to get too hot beyond the hood.Is there a need for metalsbestos or any type of insulated pipe. I have approx 15 feet from the top of the forge to the roof.

I am getting ready to install my forge in my new shop.Īny suggestions on what type of chimney to use and what size.

MY LITTLE BLACKSMITH SHOP ALLOYS HOW TO

Hello, does anyone know where I can find our about making a good throwing axe or hawkĪlan Longmire owns this site and gives details on how to make hawks, axes and shows his other fine works there.Īlan is a good guy and will help when he can. This is an archive of posts from September 1 - 8, 2002 on the Guru's Den THIS is a forum for questions and answers about blacksmithing and general metalworking.Īsk the Guru any reasonable question and he or one of his helpers will answer your question,įind someone that can, OR research the question for you. Anvilfire Guru page : September 1 - 8, 2002 WELCOME to the anvilfire Guru's Den - V.

My little blacksmith shop alloys