From Wrought Iron to Steel - Making Hearth Steel

Ever since I fell in love with swords, knighthood and blacksmithing I've always wanted to make my own steel. Now that dream finally came true and I am happy beyond words.



Hearth furnace was used throughout the history to refine iron and turn it into steel. In a controlled atmosphere iron melts and imbues with carbon from the charcoal.


I dedicate this video to Emiliano Carrilo whose unselfish advice and help made this project possible.


I also give my thanks to Goran, my dear human power-hammer. This would not be possible without you as well.


Timeline:
01:05 - selecting wrought iron
01:50 - checking for fibers to be 100% sure its wrought and now mild steel
02:09 - wrought iron was cut into small peaces, 6x150 grams
02:20 - making ash bed
03:50 - slowly adding iron and charcoal
05:18 - consolidating the puck and celebrating
07:20 - spark test
08:03 - consolidating the puck
10:07 - folding the peace to consolidate and purify the material; this is done at least 8 times


In some future video this steel shall become a knife, so stay tuned!



Emiliano Carrillo:
  / sunandstarsforge  
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Special borax came from:
https://castrasteel.com


Check out my Instagram as well:

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