yes blacksmiths still exist and serve a major role in society.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe tools of a blacksmith are what the sword is to the samurai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The heart of blacksmithing lies in the effectiveness of the tools that mold and shape the creations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What metals can blacksmiths forge?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nIn terms of what metals can be forged, nearly all metals are capable of being forged, but there are only a few that you’ll likely be using as they are the most common ones blacksmiths work with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Stainless Steels<\/li>
- Carbon<\/li>
- Alloy<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Blacksmithing Tools List<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"blacksmithing](\"https:\/\/thesurvivaljournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/blacksmithing-guide.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSo what are the tools a blacksmith uses? Before learning the types of tools I was always curious about what kinds of tools are used to shape and mold steel<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThat’s what we’re going to talk about, right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here is the ultimate list of blacksmithing tools that you’ll want to become familiar with. The tools of the blacksmith are the backbone of the profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So what are the tools a blacksmith uses? There are hundreds of different kinds of tools. They include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Hammers<\/li>
- Tongs<\/li>
- Chisels<\/li>
- Calipers<\/li>
- Dividers<\/li>
- T Square<\/li>
- Straight Pane Sledge<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Hammers<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/thesurvivaljournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/blacksmithing-hammers-1.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe hammer has been declared the “King of tools”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hammers are commonly known to be a crude instrument used for just crushing objects. In reality, this isn’t the case for the blacksmith. They use hammers for not just crushing, but detailed and refined work as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Regardless of what shape or kind of hammer it is, hammers are used for three purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- To crush<\/li>
- To drive<\/li>
- To stretch<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Believe it or not, there are many different types of hammers with multiple weights and shapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"blacksmithing](\"https:\/\/thesurvivaljournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/blacksmithing-ball-pane-hammers.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBlacksmithing hammers include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Doghead hammer<\/li>
- Ball Pane Hammer<\/li>
- Stone Masons Mallet<\/li>
- Carpenters Mallet<\/li>
- Twist Hammer<\/li>
- Machinists Hammer<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The claw hammer is the most popular and most widely used in common households. They are not used for blacksmithing because they tend to crack easily and break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For beginners, consider looking for used hammers in auctions and estate sales. As you progress in the craft, you will learn what you need and want in a hammer should you decide to purchase a new one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Vices and Clamps<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/thesurvivaljournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/blacksmithing-vice.jpg\")
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A vice is used for holding the metal piece in a specific way so the blacksmith can shape it a certain way. Comes in handy when the forge isn’t able to get the worker a good position for the specific job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Tongs<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"blacksmithing](\"https:\/\/thesurvivaljournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/blacksmithing-tongs-1.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe blacksmith’s tongs are used for grabbing and holding the hot steel that you’re working on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A tong is a fireproof piece of metal made for grabbing and holding the hot metal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are dozens of different kinds of tongs that blacksmiths will use for specific purposes. Each different kind is specifically built for grabbing and holding a specific type of object.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/thesurvivaljournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/blacksmithing-tongs.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nDifferent types of tongs include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Pick up tongs<\/li>
- Flat Tongs<\/li>
- Box Tongs<\/li>
- Tongs with box piece<\/li>
- Round Bit<\/li>
- Hollow Bit<\/li>
- Pincer Tongs<\/li>
- Crooked Bit<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Chisels<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"blacksmith](\"https:\/\/thesurvivaljournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/blacksmith-chisels.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nChisels are used to cut and shape metal in nearly any way you wish. That’s the idea of them anyway. Knowing how to do that and being skilled enough as a blacksmith to do that is a different story. Using a cold-chisel is an art form in and of itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Different types of chisels include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Hot chisel<\/li>
- Cold Chisel<\/li>
- Gouge chisel<\/li>
- Round Punch<\/li>
- Square chisel<\/li>
- Square punch<\/li>
- long or eye punch<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Calipers<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nCaliper are also used as well in the blacksmithing world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Single Calipers<\/li>
- Double Calipers<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Anvil<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"blacksmithing](\"https:\/\/thesurvivaljournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/blacksmithing-anvil.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe anvil is an amazing tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is one of the most ancient tools that has ever existed while also being one that has remained to this day in its original form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A perfect example of if it ain’t broke don’t fix it<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n[easy-tweet tweet=”A perfect example of if it ain’t broke don’t fix it.” user=”survivaljournal” usehashtags=”no” template=”dark”]\n\n\n\nThe anvil is the backbone of the blacksmith. It’s the symbol. Wherever there is a blacksmith, there is also an anvil. It’s used to withstand the blows and strikes to the object your working on. Essentially it’s a big block of steel or cast iron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Forge<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"blacksmithing](\"https:\/\/thesurvivaljournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/blacksmithing-forge.jpg\")
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The blacksmiths forge is what’s used to heat up the steel. By heat up, I mean heated up to a scolding 1150 degrees Celsius. Which comes out to 2102 degrees foreign height. That is the required temperature for steel to be forged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"blacksmith](\"https:\/\/thesurvivaljournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/blacksmith-forge.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThink of a forge like an oven, the ultimate oven. There are different kinds of forges like any other blacksmith tool. You can make a DIY forge or buy one. Buying one is usually the preference for beginners. Later on, is when making one might become more ideal based on your specific needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are also different kinds of forges, ranging from the most ancient of forges to more modern forges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- African Forge<\/li>
- Primitive Lathe<\/li>
- Improved Forge<\/li>
- Forge Stand<\/li>
- Simple Forge<\/li>
- Arkansas Forge<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Workers Bench<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"blacksmithing](\"https:\/\/thesurvivaljournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/blacksmithing-bench.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSmoothing Benches are used for smoothing techniques<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Improved Tools Bench are basically a tool wrack on steroids for blacksmiths. It’s a bench that holds dozens of different tools on it for easier access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Farrier Tools<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"blacksmithing](\"https:\/\/thesurvivaljournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/blacksmithing-farrier-tool.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThere are tools called Farrier tools if you want to be a professional farrier, or for your own horses. These are the tools used for crafting horses hoofs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Torch<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/thesurvivaljournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/blacksmithing-torch.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe torch is used for removing metal pieces of the project if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Drills<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"blacksmithing](\"https:\/\/thesurvivaljournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/blacksmithing-drill.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBlacksmiths use drills for well… drilling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don’t forget to share this post, You Know The drill.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Nuts and Bolts<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/thesurvivaljournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/blacksmithing-nuts-and-bolts.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nOf course, there are all the nuts and bolts blacksmiths use. There are nearly countless different types and variations of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Essential Basic Blacksmithing Tools for Beginners<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nFor starting out, getting a few select tools that are multi-purpose will be the most cost effective for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are the essential blacksmithing tools you’ll need as a beginner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Hammers<\/li>
- Tongs<\/li>
- Anvil<\/li>
- Forge<\/li>
- Gloves<\/li>
- Goggles<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Tool kits are a good option to start out with. A starter blacksmith kit will provide you with a few multi-purpose tools with just what you need. Hammers, chisels, and safety equipment are standard in most kits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which hammer to get?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"blacksmithing](\"https:\/\/thesurvivaljournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/blacksmithing-hammers.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nA good starting hammer is the ball pein hammer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>How To Start Blacksmithing For Less Than $100<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWatch this video on how to get started as a blacksmith for less than $100.<\/p>\n\n\n\n