Hammer & File

04/26/2026

Etching acids are corrosive chemical solutions, such as ferric chloride, nitric acid, and hydrochloric acid, used to cut or create designs on hard surfaces like metal, glass, and concrete by chemically removing material.

04/25/2026

Forge welding is a technique that joins metal pieces by heating them to a high temperature and hammering them together. The process creates a permanent metallic bond by bringing the metal surfaces close enough for their atoms to share

04/20/2026

Making the best use of my downtime in the forge by sanding while my metal heats up!

04/16/2026

Day one recycling this spring:
1. Cut off a chunck
2. Heat it up
3. Hammer flat

04/15/2026

Playing around with different designs is always fun and hooks are a simple way to play with different techniques.

04/14/2026

Cast your vote now!

04/13/2026

This is my propane forge. It is a type of gas-powered forge I use in my blacksmithing, bladesmithing, and metalworking to heat metal to a malleable state (typically up to 2,300°F+ or 1,260°C+) for shaping. But before I do that I have to refill my gas! ⛽️

04/13/2026

Posted out first video on YouTube. Please check it out and follow our journey.

This is when I stated forging several years ago and I’m glad I have grown since then.

04/12/2026

Testing what I make and making something useful