Forge welding - scarf theory and making chain

Lets continue our discussion on forge welding by looking at the basics of scarf making and then move on to making a short section of hand forged chain. The concept of a proper scarf is an import one for most forms of forge welding and while the exact nature of the scarf can vary, the theory remains the same. Forging chain helps to introduce a simple scarf as well as proving an excellent exercise in forge welding.

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