Essesveising / Forge welding

See our blacksmith forge weld parts of this fitting for Gjøa. By heating the metal to around 1300°C, the metal is forged together creating a very strong connection. Borax is used to prevent oxidation. The design of the fitting is seen on old photographs of Gjøa, and the technique used is based on documentation of a range of fittings from similar ships of the same time period.

[@iansings7428]

A pleasure to watch an "Artisan" at work.

[@chrisdaube5435]

What a pleasure to watch!
No nonsense practical application of the trade.

[@Lauritz777]

Great craft traditions that is so important to maintain. Thanks for posting this❤🇳🇴👏

[@hugh-johnfleming289]

To watch this is like touching my past. My Grandfather built ships in Brooklyn. His Grandfather built boats in Sweden.

[@xemcx]

no gloves? for a noob like me that seems super dangerous.

[@sycodeathman]

With no gloves sparks bounce off. With gloves they get trapped and pushed against your skin.
Unless you're wearing gloves that go to your elbows, no gloves is safer.