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Originally Posted by Boogerfart
I am by no means a expert but 70% seems impressive! Makes me want to try a few experiments... I've been told that some of the ore being mined in Australia is so pure you can weld the chunks together. Is the ore you're finding quite crumbly? I've got a couple welders...
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I never tried hammering it but it is solid and dense. In the seam the 'rocks' are very angular indicating they have not traveled far and gotten rounded. Almost looks like you could hammer it flat as it is.
This video is a good explanation of how a bloomery furnace is made and works.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSgk73-W0kY
It work be such a nice skill to go onto the land with nothing but a hammer and an anvil and make your own weaponry and metal needs with the natural materials.