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Springing – Fourth annum

This article is one of those which is general, rather than topical. I did this last springing. So I will share some projects and doodles with you. I do not remember how I wrote that last article, but I will give you an update as best I can. I get stuck inside each spring moonContinue reading “Springing – Fourth annum”

Posted byWulf's FireMarch 26, 2022March 26, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Springing – Fourth annum

Anvil post

The tree we felled was cut into logs. One of these logs I cut down to about four or five feet. I had planned for some time to use it for my anvil. So using waste motor oil we saved from oil changes, I treated the timber. I stand the timber in a five gallonContinue reading “Anvil post”

Posted byWulf's FireMarch 24, 2022March 25, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Anvil post

Paint

Painting shields is like ketchup and fries. You can have them plain, but together they are more satisfying. The shield seen in the earlier article complete, I played with different paints on the face. I started with tempera, which is made with pigment and the liquid from the yolk of an egg.

Posted byWulf's FireMarch 22, 2022March 22, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Paint

Family

I was thinking today about what to write about. I was going to title this article, “children”, and in truth, that is what I intend to write about. Last night, my oldest daughter and I were by a fire. We were burning up some waste wood infected with mold. This task is quite easy, givenContinue reading “Family”

Posted byWulf's FireNovember 8, 2021Posted inUncategorizedTags:family, fireLeave a comment on Family

Oyster knives

Today I was wondering about what I should write to you. I mean to stick to my plan. After a little thought, I remembered you have never seen the knives I recently made. This was a lot of fun. A good friend of mine needed a pair of knives for shucking oysters. He had theContinue reading “Oyster knives”

Posted byWulf's FireNovember 3, 2021November 3, 2021Posted inUncategorizedTags:Blacksmithing, oyster knife, recycled, temper, upcycledLeave a comment on Oyster knives

Hearth

Among many jobs and duties, I have neglected to write. Having recently been reminded of it, I am endeavoring to correct this. In the smithy I am building a new hearth. I took pictures of the process so far as it has gone. There will be a sequel to this with the finished product. InContinue reading “Hearth”

Posted byWulf's FireNovember 1, 2021Posted inUncategorizedTags:recycledLeave a comment on Hearth

Shield

So I recently did something I have never done before. I created a time-lapse video. You can see it on youtube. As you have likely seen it already and are visiting from there, I realize posting the link is redundant, yet, here it is: So, I hope you enjoyed the video. I made the shieldContinue reading “Shield”

Posted byWulf's FireOctober 24, 2021January 16, 2022Posted inUncategorized, WorkshopTags:12th century, hideglue, muslin, recycled, scrapLeave a comment on Shield

Anvil

Those who have been following this website for awhile may remember the anvil stand. For about three years of my time here with Alexandrea I have worked on a 50# cast iron anvil. Yes, just the one you are thinking of. That old block has produced a lot of work. It also created a lotContinue reading “Anvil”

Posted byWulf's FireSeptember 29, 2021September 28, 2021Posted inUncategorizedTags:Anvil, homemade, recycled, repurposed, reused, semi-truck springs, upcycledLeave a comment on Anvil

Morning

Good morning dear reader. We are taking a slightly different approach to today’s article. Usually these are instructive or attempt to show you how we make tools and finished goods. Today I am sitting down and writing with no project in mind, just to share some news. The goal is to write to you folksContinue reading “Morning”

Posted byWulf's FireSeptember 27, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Morning

Mead

A fun indoor pastime is brewing your own drinks. One of our favorite and most important is mead, or mjod. We brew this once a year, although we still have three gallons left from last year. Around the full moon after the equinox is the time. It used to be called “Vintage Moon”, according toContinue reading “Mead”

Posted byWulf's FireSeptember 24, 2021September 22, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Mead

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