The Oldest American Black smith. Reprint from “The American Blacksmith” 1901 In response to the request made by The American Blacksmith for the name of […]
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DIY 2 x 72″ Belt Grinder
DIY 2 x 72″ Belt Grinder I wanted to build a 2 x 72″ belt grinder. I did a bunch of research and formulated a […]
Continue readingMy Propane Forge Build
Here is my journey building my propane forge. I’m not looking at this as a coal forge replacement, but an addition to my blacksmithing tool […]
Continue readingThe Backyard Coal forge build
This is my make shift back yard red neck coal burning forge. What a learning experience this has been. This is an old wood stove […]
Continue readingThe Coal Forge Remake From Lessons Learned
After my initial design and a few days of forging I decided it was time to make some major changes to the forge. I’ve left […]
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Oak Table Restoration
This table was my wife’s parents. They got it when a friend was going to throw it out around 50 years ago (maybe more than […]
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Xmas Plate Rack
The wife has been going back and forth on a plate rack. She was looking for an antique rack, but has been unable to find […]
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A Rustic Corner Cupboard
This morning my wife decided what she wanted to do with an oak door we bought some time ago at a flea market. She wanted […]
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My SawMill
My SawMill I decided to purchase a Hud-Son Homesteader 21. The decision point was they are located in Utica NY, which is only a couple […]
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My Alaskan Chainsaw Mill
My Alaskan Chainsaw Mill If you’re here because you’re trying to decide on a saw mill for personal use, I’ll give you some advice based […]
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