Smelting Research

This is the place where I do my best to share what I've learned about bloomery smelting over the years. Below, you'll find two sections: one of articles that I've published elsewhere, and one of more informal reports of ongoing research. This "Shop Reports" section as a bit like a blog, but much more occasional and more deeply considered. So check back every once in a while to see if I've got anything new here. The articles are PDF's so you can easily print 'em out and take 'em to the shop. The how-to videos and trailers for full-length movies are in the "Videos" tab to the left.

I'm sharing my knowledge and ideas because I believe that's what folks should do with what they learn. But I finance this work by the sweat of my brow. So if you find this information useful, it would help me out if you hit the donate button below and give whatever amount you'd like. The research will happen without your support, but the writing might not! But if you're broke, don't feel guilty, just dig on in to the info. ...

Lee Sauder

Lee Sauder

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