Why do we make hand tools? Well, because they are really fun. And we like to contribute to our communities and help others with their projects by developing new items or adapting existing technology. This blog will be about some tips for improving your own hand tool metalworking skills and techniques. We'll discuss equipment, tools, and materials as well as how to improve your own skills at forging, forming, forging as well as welding
Forgin
The most common metalworking method is forging which involves heating up a piece of metal and then hammering it into shape using an anvil (or vice versa). There are many different ways to heat up a piece of metal but the two most common methods are called forge or forge-and-forged. The former refers to heating the metal while it is held between two dies or punches (which are also known as mandrels), while the latter refers to heating it directly on an anvil with a hammering motion
Forging can be done on your own with simple tools such as hammers and anvils but you can also buy specialized equipment if you wish - such as a forge kit that includes everything you need for making hand tools from scratch! There are lots of different designs available too so make
metal: forming forging and welding techniques
