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Blacksmithing: A good forge has a continuous supply of oxygen, heat-retaining properties, and is situated very close to the anvil.   kellyjones00 (593)

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Tempering: To keep metal in a 'good temper', the molecular structure needs to be uniformly soft. After beating and hardening at the anvil, heat it uniformly at the forge-fire, then quench in a water bath nearby. Repeat while working the metal.   kellyjones00 (593)

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Strength: For a uniform molecular structure, resistant to warping and stress-fractures, make sure the final product is uniformly heated and then quenched.   kellyjones00 (593)

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DIY backyard forge: There must be good ventilation. Saw off one-quarter (a corner) from 20-30 gallon drum, and fill the drum with ordinary blue-metal gravel. Clamp a gas-axe to point into the centre of the gravel bed. Use a railway sleeper as an anvil and a flat-head metal mallet as hammer.   kellyjones00 (593)

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