This page is a collection of pages that deal with tools. I have linked them to the various pages around my site and others that refer to the building, maintain, or description of tools and equipment that I find useful. If you know of other sites or would like to contribute please email me.

Building a propane forge

Building a charcoal forge

Hydraulic forging press

Building a digitally controller, gas fire heat treating furnace

High Temp Salt Pot

High Temp Salt Pot by Don Hethcoat gallery of pictures with parts list and wiring schematics

Japanese Forging Hammers

Handle Wrapping Tool Rest

Moving Platen

Presses Gallery of presses There are now four pages of different press designs. If you have a new press design and would like to share please send me pictures and I will post it. Thanks

Temperature Converter This is a handy program used to convert temperatures between Fahrenheit, Celsius, or Kelvin

Drum Forge Improved design for a long heat treating forge based on a 55 gallon drum.

Gaijin's Guide Sanding Block system a new approach to sanding sword blades

Shop Tour March 2003 photo gallery look around my shop that you might find interesting.

Parser an old tool for inlay work Online page on parsers with good pictures and explanations.

Stake Anvil an old and useful tool for forging and forming.

Making a Sen short picture tutorial on making a Japanese sen

KMG Grinder Plans detailed plans on how to build the KMG grinder in pdf format posted by Michael Clerc