This article provides a glimpse into the fascinating world of bladesmithing. Let's get started with a look at the parts of a sword. Thank You Thanks to Don Fogg of Don Fogg Knives, Adrian Ko, editor-in-chief of Sword Forum International, and Tommy McNabb, president of the North ...
I just made some refractory myself, but in this formula, it's easier to find the materials. It was based on this, but a little simpler. You'll need Perlite (availible in the gardening section, DON"T get vermiculite), silica sand (plain, clean sand, often sold as playbox sand), por...
The furnace body shouldn't cost you more than $20, the crucible $13 (and is the smallest one I could get... just a materials test remember), the tongs $13, and the expensive component is the JTH-7 Bernzomatic hose torch, and adapters to fit it to a standard BBQ cylinder. You ca...