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RE: Blacksmithing at home part 3: my apron, my first knife and tongs

in Build-It4 years ago

You’re way ahead of me! Great job!!! When the SHTF, you’ll have a real, useful skill.

I’m stuck at the heat stage...don’t have my yummy tools yet.

Old chunk of thrown away steel:

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The basic shape:

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!BEER

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Nice shape!
As for heating, you could use a small portable propane bottle with a good full flame burner. Mapp gas would be even better. It would take longer but you could save time by heating just the cutting edge.

I'm hoping to use charcoal, old school style. (Can be made if supply shortage)

Working on converting this old barbecue:

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Nice! It will work just need to work on the air intake