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Category: Forging

link to Blacksmithing Projects: What Steel Are Files Made Of?

Blacksmithing Projects: What Steel Are Files Made Of?

One of the fun parts of blacksmithing is that you can take a chunk of whatever and turn it into... whatever. Thing is, certain projects warrant specific kinds of metals. One super common old piece of...

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link to What Kind of Metal are Railroad Spikes Made From?

What Kind of Metal are Railroad Spikes Made From?

This is a pretty common question from people that are interested in forging. The cool thing with forging is that you can turn a chunk of metal into nearly anything as long as the composition matches...

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link to What Kind of Metal is Rebar and What Can I Use it For?

What Kind of Metal is Rebar and What Can I Use it For?

You'll hardly find a scrap metal more common than rebar. From spindly little rods to beefy cylinders, it's accessible and dirt cheap. So what kind of metal is rebar? Usually standard rebar is...

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link to What Grade of Steel is Railroad Track? Uses and Tips

What Grade of Steel is Railroad Track? Uses and Tips

If you're anything like me, when you see a chunk of metal laying around you're instantly wondering what you can make from it. Railroad tracks are very solid chunks of steel. So what kind of steel are...

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