VainEnd84 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 I joined IFI, a little while ago and just came across this so here I am, introducing my self! I'm from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. I just recently got into blacksmithing. I'm running a small two brick forge which seems to be working well for me so far, though I am in the process of designing and building a larger forge with 2, 1/2" frosty T burners. Just trying to source some rigidizer and ITC-100, already have the ceramic blanket and some steel casing for the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camerican Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Welcome! I am a couple hours north east of you. Setting up a small smithy with a coal forge. What sort of blacksmithing are you in to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedefiddle Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 I believe Shaun Cunningham is an Instructor at NAIT. Get in touch with him. There is a group of others in the Edmonton area. Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camerican Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Shawn Cunningham is a great blacksmith. I have bought one of his rounding hammers. Top notch work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VainEnd84 Posted January 19, 2017 Author Share Posted January 19, 2017 I'm not really into any specific type of blacksmithing yet, still just getting into it in general, though I really like the idea of making tools. I'm actually registered in Shawn's class at nait at the end of February, I'm very excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camerican Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 I am also interested in the tool making aspect of blacksmithing. Haven't taken any courses yet but I am building a brand new coal forge. Will post it all with pictures soon as it is done. Been using an old charcoal bbq as a forge for 3 years now. You will learn a lot from Shawn. Just talking to him for a half hour when I picked up my hammer from him upped my game drastically. Can't even imagine what a weekend course would do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Welcome aboard Vain guy glad to have you. Don't get too set on ITC-100 there are other products that work as well and are significantly less expensive. Take a look at Wayne Coe's website he sells good alternative products as well as everything else you need to build a forge as well as plans. If you need a hand with the T burners give me a shout. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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