smelting iron 2010-09-21 14:50:16.315226+00 by Dan Lyke 0 comments Smelting your own iron. Found because of the news that Terry Pratchett smelted the iron for a sword he made (with help) to go with his knighthood, picture of said sword at the bottom of this news entry. (Sensible Erection entry, MeFi entry)