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Techniques Archive

dot_whiteFrom late in 1994 through the end of 1996, I was the editor of the Journal for the Upper Midwest Blacksmiths Association (UMBA) and, more than 10 years later, I still have some of the original files laying around. The Techniques Archive is a collection of these original metal-craft articles, some written by me, some written by my friend Jeff Knight, and some from other folks and ABANA chapter newsletters from around the nation.

dot_whiteThe original author, publication and year is sited when it is known. Please read the disclaimer and always remember to run a safe shop.

 

A Portable Pritchel Hole
Berts Bell
Colonial Lighting
Cuttin' Ugly...
Forging a Dogwood Flower
Forging A Flower Finial
Forging a Pepper
Forging a Snail End
Hand Forged Door Handle
Hard Water
Making Touchmarks
Robb Gunter's Super Quench Demo
SHOCKING
SLEDGE, Team Striking Part I
SLEDGE, Team Striking Part II
SLEDGE, Team Striking Part III
SLEDGE, Team Striking Part IV
SLEDGE, Team Striking Part V
SLEDGE, Team Striking Part VI
Steel Tech - S7 Tool Steel
Steel Tech - Type O1 Tool Steel
The Courting Candle and Mandrel - Part 1
The Courting Candle and Mandrel - Part 2
The Courting Candle and Mandrel - Revisited
The Idiot Proof Coal Forge
The Metalsmiths Slide Rule
The Zimmerrose
After years of trying to get a "round toit" - the Elektric Anvil has been re-integrated into the Celtic Knot. I have closed "ElektricAnvil.net" and am now working on adding new material to the knot.  Come back soon to see what's new at the Celtic Knot.