Denis, Doubt if gold is used very often as high as it is, lol. That being said as a maker I'll use what ever the customer likes and request as l...

Hi Denis, I use brass a lot on small hunters, because I like the old school look. I use copper and brass for liners and bolsters on my brut de ...

Welcome Christopher, You'll enjoy and learn a lot here! Bob

Hi Denis, Thought I'd add my 2¢. Lincoln Electric makes a 180 amp, dual voltage, mig welder. I bought mine a year ago and love it. It adds...

Welcome to the ABS Boris! You will enjoy the forum and learn a lot. I sure have! Best, Bob

Hi Jared, Make sure you take the time to square up the vise with the press and it should work for you. Just go slow, and tighten the gibb screws...

Welcome! Bob

Hey Travis, Google ABANA and find a local chapter. They should point you in the right direction. Bob

Hi, I would recommend building a castable refactory forced air forge. I built mine for under 400. It works great. Good Luck! Bob

You are welcome! Hope you got that forge working! Bob

Yep, more than likely. Don't stand infront but to the side when lighting it. It's going to go whoof and flash a bit as the air is blowing the gas ou...

Actually, I hold the lit torch inside the forge opening. Phone keyboard, lol! Bob

Hi Donald and welcome to the ABS! My forge is a forced air also. Always turn the air on first and make sure it's blowing. I shut the air in...

This was my first hammer-in and I really enjoyed it! All the demos and classes I attended were well done, and I learned some really useful techni...

Hey Guys, It's going to be a fun weekend! Looking forward to meeting everyone. Bob