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Welding Jig …handmade by TROEHL

#welding #steele #homemadetools I still lacked reasonable welding aids for welding. So I sat down at my computer and drew two models Welding Jigs. My lasercutter of confidence has lasered it out of full material so I can just continue to process it. I did not want to spend too much time with it because…
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First Damascus, Hand Forged!

My first experience with damascus steel. Forged by hand from k720 (O2) and 15n20 tool steel. This project started out very easily prepearing the billet, but as soon as I started hammering on it I realized it was going to be a real challenge. Tool steel is very hard to move! Specially when it's as…
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How to Harden Mild Steel? (Impossible!)

So they say it's impossible to harden mild steel. Well, here's how to do it... (hint: start with "mild" steel that isn't really "mild" steel.) Tip: When grinding metal ALWAYS use a good filter/respirator to protect your lungs from particles. Here's a link to the model I ordered from Amazon: http://amzn.to/2DBfpAk (Disclaimer: I have an…
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The Ultimate Anvil Stand | DIY

I finally decided it was time to build an proper anvil stand. Unfortunately i've come to find out that most floors/surfaces are not truly level. By going with 3 legs you can eliminate wobbling. I splayed the legs at 10 degree angles. This was a very fun build, that only took about a day and…
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Making a Steel Rose

Crafting a rose from scrap. The petals are made from sheet metal off an old sauna heater i found rusting away in the woods. The round stock i found by the sea shore. It was used to bind logs together during shipping. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ music by audionautix.com Jason Shaw - Back to the woods under a…