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Chris Lew Blacksmithing
Chris Lew Blacksmithing
Chris Lew Blacksmithing
The most
commonly used
hammers are the
ball pein and
cross pein
hammers.
Tongs
Tongs are
generally used
for holding and
turning hot metal
within the forge.
Rasp File
Hardy cutter is
incerted into the hardy
hole in an anvil. It is
typically used for
cutting metal in half.
Coal Forge Basics
Parts of a coal forge
Forge: a special
fireplace, hearth,
or furnace
in which metal is
heated before
shaping.
Coal
Kaowool is a
heat resistant
type of
insulation that
is used inside a
propane forge.
It increases the
thermal
efficiency
within the
forge. The user
will get an
even heat.
Fire Brick