Joshua, I have attended 3 hammer-ins, and have heard attendees talk about the lack of any hands on activity. That being said, I do not think it woul...

John, If you can't find your answer here on the forum under heat treat, then you can go to MS Kevin Cashen's web site. He has the info on all t...

Congratulations Jeremy! Bob

Jerry, If you'll look under handles and guards here in the forum, MS Rhea did a great tutorial on making a mortised tang handle. It is a great metho...

Mike, The PID is factory calibrated. When you hook it all up, it has to be programmed for the type thermocouple, etc. The unit then goes through a s...

I used Ed's tutorial to build a read out for my forge. Works great, and allows me to maintain the temps +/- 25° of my target. It cost less than �...

Scott, plus the steel disc don't chip and wear on the edges. Bob

Scott, Google Wayne Coe, Blacksmith. He sells an interchangeable steel disc system. I bought the aluminum one from Beaumont and did not like it. I l...

Scott, Just make sure you wear at least a dust mask when sanding Cocobola, nasty for the lungs! Bob

Welcome, you'll enjoy the journey! Bob

Scott, After reading your post, I went out to the shop and checked two knives that have been taped up since before Christmas. Other projects cam...

Well done! Bob

Elden, I took a basic Blacksmithing course several months prior to the Intro Course. I learned hammer control and all the basic forging skills. ...

Gary, Sorry for your loss. I will be praying for his family and friends. Bob

Good advice Karl and Steve! I haven't used the propane forge since this discussion was started, but I really believe most of my problems are from...