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Can you make weaponry in a forge?

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Yes, if you have the right equipment and skills.

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What do I need to make a blacksmith's shop?

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An anvil, and a forge. You will need some tools here and there, like a hammer. Not to mention fuel for your forge, as well as a flue. You will need a place to put everything that is out of the way of others (since blacksmithing isn't particularly quiet). Then you'll need safety gear, a leather apron, boots, long sleeved shirt, eye protection, and gloves. Generally blacksmiths put anvils on top of a wooden log, in order to quiet the noise it produces. (As well as provide a stand for it) You will need some place to set the metal down when it is red hot and in need of cooling as well as a quenching trough (or bucket) for the metal you want cooled quickly.

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What metal can I use that is not that heavy, but very strong?

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The best metal to use is steel. It's affordable and durable. Steel is good for making knives, swords, axes, etc. Titanium is stronger and lighter than steel, but is expensive and hard to work with.

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How satisfying is it to become a blacksmith?

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Unbelievably satisfying. One of the coolest things in life is making something, but making something that you can use is flipping awesome.

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Can I cut thin layers of metal and melt them together to make something?

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Yes. In blacksmithing this is called "forge welding", where you take small pieces of metal, heat them up to a glowing orange color (it is recommended to put flux on the metal), and forge them together until it is one solid bar.

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Can I make more money smithing in Europe? I'm interested in forging medieval arms and armor, and I know there's a bigger scene for that stuff in Europe.

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You'll likely be shipping to plenty of different places. People purchasing a historic replica aren't usually concerned about price, so if you live in or near a shipping hub, you don't need to move.

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How long does it take to become a home blacksmith?

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Blacksmithing is an acquired skill. It takes just a few days to learn, but decades to master. Understanding engineering and metallurgy will help.

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Do I need a post-secondary education to become a blacksmith?

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Yes, if you are interested in pursuing a career as a blacksmith, you will have to attend community college or vocational school.

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