If you've ever wanted to do some serious metal working you're going to need a method of heating the stock. Here's a build that combines a brake drum and some plumbing fittings into an entry-level forge. It's a pretty cheap start to see if Blacksmithing is for you. [Asuka] says that the parts cost him around $40. The brake drum was sourced from a local salvage yard for ten bucks. To that he … [Read more...]