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Clayton_Anderson started the topic What is the best way to cast bronze? in the forum Metal Casting 8 years ago
I have a few handles I need cast out of bronze. Can I do this from home? Where is the best place to have my handles cast and how much could it be?
Matias_Brown started the topic Machines for Personal Shop in the forum Machining 8 years, 1 month ago
I have started a small blacksmith shop and would like to know a few machining tools that will be good for light blacksmith work and making knives.
Ian_Clive started the topic What are the best tools to start Blacksmithing with? in the forum Blacksmithing 8 years, 1 month ago
I have made room in my backyard for my new blacksmith shop. I own the following tools:
-Small Gas Forge
-100 lb. Anvil
-A 3 lb. Mechanics Hammer
I think the next thing I need is a pair of tongs and a leg vise. I saw some in the classifieds here a while back. Any other ideas?
Kelly-Meirt started the topic MIG Welding Bronze in the forum Welding 8 years, 1 month ago
I am working on some bronze latches for my girlfriend’s green house and I just need to weld the handles to plates that will be bolted to the greenhouse door.
I am using a Lincoln 255 with straight argon and silicon bronze wire. I am welding with a 25V 250WS setting and only getting bad welding results. The welds are dirty and bumpy.
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David_Black started the topic 3D Printing for Metal Work. in the forum 3D Printing 8 years, 1 month ago
Has anybody used 3D Printing for metal work? I have heard of people using it to make cast negatives and casting metal with them. Has anybody used metal 3D printing before?