The Art of Metal Forging with Instructable
With the popularity of metal crafting, it seems most people have an idea of what a forge is, or at least have seen one. But, regardless of what your definition of a forge is, there is still a lot of information out there regarding the topic. In this article I will try to cover some aspects and concepts regarding the art of forging with steel and iron that can be used to help you improve your skills and understanding in the future
A forge is a tool used to smelt iron or steel into usable shapes. It can be used for many different things like making knives or swords as well as making hammers and other tools that require strength and power. In addition to these uses, so-called blacksmiths often use them to make other items such as gates or furniture
The most common type of forge is a stationary furnace where fuel (usually charcoal) is added to hot coals on top of an anvil while molten metal flows from below into the shape being forged above it. The temperature required for this process varies depending on what you are working with but typically ranges from 1200F up to 2000F (700C up to 1100C). This type
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