How to Forge Metal: Basic Metal Working Techniques : How to Texture Metal Using a Metal Forge & Throttle Hammer

[mreagle101]

you are in correct when you say that the steel is almost at 3000 degrees F steel MELTS at 2800 degrees F

when you pull it from the fire it ,looking at the color it looks to be around 1800 degrees F . or less

[alzlon]

different steals have different melting points high carbon has a lower, iron has a higher melting point. but yes his temp is wrong. also propane is slower, coal is much faster, propane is just easier to start.

[friggydiggy81]

there's only one way a real man checks his temp and that's to stick his hand in the forge. make sure you wear your safety glasses.

[slappedcheek]

lol.yeah bellows.........and aint that a power hammer?

[pyroticben]

*Ahem* Bellows...

[jstrunck]

Terry,

What will a quality throttle hammer cost?

John S.