Sword Forging

[onikirimaru777]

Are any of you interested in this art form? I have just become greatly interested in it and I'm going to get the materials to start working on a sword or knife very soon. So, i was wondering if anyone else likes forging and has any tips for a begginer.

 

[ravenwolf]

I always have been interested, but never done it. Its probably costs alot to do it...or are you taking some sort of class? I think it would be way cool.
~ravenwolf

 

[onikirimaru777]

I signed up for a forum and they have online tutorials, but i'll basically teach myself. Yeah, it does seem like alot of money to work in, without alot of income from your work. But its not about money, i suppose. The anvil will be a bizatch to load into my truck though, seeing as they weigh upwards of 150 lbs. *clutches back just thinking about it*

 

[ravenwolf]

so what all exactlly do you need cuz i would really like to do that once my finances are ok again. And would you just do it outside. I just want to know if (besides financially) it would actually be possible for me to do this as far as location and amount of space needed.
Blessings
~ravenwolf

 

[Ants]

yes... just the hobbie I have been looking for! Why didn't I think of it before??? Sword... forging.

I could forge money, I could forge ID's for underage kids, I could even forge immigration documents... but no, I think I will forge swords.

I could be that guy who makes the sword for the Highlander guy... I think his name was "the sword making guy on Highlander". he he he. sounds different.

 

[onikirimaru777]

so what all exactlly do you need cuz i would really like to do that once my finances are ok again.

You need a heat source, usually the forge. You need the steel (of course), tongs, hammer(s), something to beat the metal on (anvil or something else), and stuff to protect yourself with (gloves, etc). Oh, and a water quench for heat treating. I think i named it all.

 

[ravenwolf]

That doesnt sound like too much at all. Cant wait till i can do it...wont be for a while though cuz i'll need my own place with a yard. Thank you.
Blessings
~ravenwolf