[TheForge] Steel Sources for Weapons

Thu Feb 6 06:34:21 2003

Lots of chryslers use torsion bars too, or a truck coil spring can be
unwound without too much effort.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Franklyn D. Garland" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: 06 February, 2003 11:43 AM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] Steel Sources for Weapons

> The front end tortion bars of the old VW Beetles (available at every junk
yard in the world) are
> straight, flat pieces of tool/spring steel.  Very similar to the material
used in American leaf
> springs, but not curved (the flat spings are twisted to take up the shock
instead of pushed or
> flattened).
>
> On 5 Feb 2003 at 10:21, Chad wrote <snip-snip>
>
> > I was wondering what a good source is for sword making. I know you can
> > (and I have) make knives from railroad spikes and car springs, but what
> > is good for sword making? Please keep in mind that I have only made 3
> > knifes and have never attempted a sword before so I'm looking for an
> > inexpensive source as I won't be selling anything anytime soon. Thanks
> > in advance.
> >
> > Chad
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: [email protected]
> > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Chris Kilpatrick
> > Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 9:03 PM
> > To: [email protected]
> > Subject: RE: [TheForge] Anvils Non Farrier
> >
> > For knives, 125# anvil will work just fine.  for swords, I use a 220#
> > anvil and a 4' piece of rail for straightening/straightness checking,
> > for armoring I use a series of stakes and stumps.
> > ---
> > It is I who formed the blacksmith,
> > who fans the flame into a fire and
> > fashions a weapon fit for it's work.
> >
> > On Tue, 4 Feb 2003 14:33:03
> >  Chad wrote:
> > >I would also like to know what type of anvil you guys would suggest for
> > >making knifes/swords/armor and general items but no farrier type
> > >smithing.
> > >
> > >Chad
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >-----Original Message-----
> > >From: [email protected]
> > >[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Phlip
> > >Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 1:35 PM
> > >To: [email protected]
> > >Subject: [TheForge] Anvils
> > >
> > >Some time ago, you guys posted places to buy anvils new, particularly
> > >farriers anvils. Since that information is on a dead hard drive, can
> > you
> > >guys give me your best websites for farrier supplies?
> > >
> > >Phlip
> > >
> > > If it walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, it is probably not a
> > >cat.
> > >
> > >Never a horse that cain't be rode,
> > >And never a rider who cain't be throwed....
> > >
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> Odd, isn't it?
> Just when you think you have something all figured out,
> it explodes.....
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