Forging a rail road track spike into a knife... https://youtube.com/shorts/up9TWNDYbsI?si=HXkkULqpJshXCwNX
I’ve made knives from railroad spikes and files. I have also made metal flowers. There is a place around here that had blacksmithing classes. It is a blast. I want my own set up now.
Forging a knife from motor car engine valves... https://youtube.com/shorts/z-KcHucCUes?si=ofaooeqxWO4jVnZ7
An old 'old school' blow lamp... It may be an option for brazing without modern paraphernalia. Meanwhile, back in Japan.... Edit: The first quarter of the following clip explains the underpinning principles explaining how a Miyauji works using subtitles in English. The rest of the clip is exclusively in unsubtitled Japanese, explains how aircraft turbo fans work. Diagram of internal workings of a Miyauji https://youtube.com/shorts/QB4U25wA_t8?si=uejjrMARnmSbHBYK
Making a DIY fuel briquette press from scrap mild steel, metal pipes and a car jack...with a bit of cutting and welding, Link to making fuel briquettes (there are many techniques and recipes): Coffee - Sawdust - Shredded Paper Fire Briquettes
Interesting metalwork fabrication project... https://youtube.com/shorts/hpDwTtE2OGo?si=JPDn89VzBLkuS_jb
Casting copper axe heads and other objects... https://youtube.com/shorts/DjdELd1fmwM?si=DTAtifcuupv0Q73B
