[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blacksmith Blacksmithing] is the process of heating iron/steel to a temperature where it is "workable" and then using various tools to form the metal into useful and decorative shapes.
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[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blacksmith Blacksmithing] is the process of heating iron/steel to a temperature where it is maleable and then using various tools to form the metal into useful and decorative shapes.
== Getting Authorized ==
== Getting Authorized ==
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Use of blacksmithing tools requires authorization, separate from the Hot Metals authorization, as the tools and procedures differ from the other shop tools.
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Use of blacksmithing tools requires authorization, separate from the Hot Metals authorization. This was separated to keep the initial authorization from getting too long and because the tools and procedures differ from the other shop tools.