Utterly Mad

The trick for Forge Welding is to tell the metal, in a stern voice, that you are the boss and it will obey your commands.

This kind of shit wouldn't happen if I was a dwarf...

Speaking of this, I set myself on fire again today while making charcoal. Be wary of wood gasses, for they can be explosive. I'm fine though, rain and wet grass serve just as well as a hose or bucket of water.