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A Blacksmith makes a variety of objects from Steel (originally Wrought Iron) by heating it to red heat on a Forge such that the steel becomes Malleable enough to be formed into the shapes required.

The Forge may be fired by burning Charcoal or Coke or may be Gas Fired.

The Steel is heated to a bright Red Heat (appoximately 1000°C to 1200°C) and greater than this if the workpiece is to be Fire Welded


Blacksmiths Tongs	Hardened Steel Anvil 30kg	Draper Anvil	Swage Block	FatMax Blacksmiths Hammer	Blacksmiths Forge/Knife Forge	Leather Workshop Apron	Leather Welders Gloves

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+=====Description=====
 A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blacksmith '''Blacksmith'''] makes a variety of objects from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steel Steel] ''(originally [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wrought_iron Wrought Iron])'' by heating it to red heat on a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forge '''Forge'''] such that the steel becomes [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ductility '''Malleable'''] enough to be formed into the shapes required.
+=====Features and Applications=====
 The '''Forge''' may be fired by burning [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coke_%28fuel%29 Charcoal] or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coke_%28fuel%29 Coke] or may be [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forge#Gas_forge Gas Fired].
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+{{Blacksmiths Buyers Guide}}
+=====More about Blacksmithing=====
 [[Category:Tools and Equipment]]