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Well Said Ironsmith!!! It has taken me all my life to understand that what you said is Productive and Profitable. I wish I had been a little quicker on the up-take, I would most likely know a whole lot more at this time in my life! I would hope people who are new in this craft will read what you have said: Then apply it! Thanks for caring enough to share your wisdom.

I second that! "Thank You Rusty" That was the most simple, shortest and most informative explaination I have heard. I have written many pages about the subject! I wish you would have been here sooner! :)

Brilliant And I thought that I had already thought of everything! Thank You!!

Thank You Kpotter for sharing with us! I am sure you have more that you could teach us! Please do. Great Video! Ted Throckmorton (AKA) stone

Clifford, your brother Anthony and your family are now in our prayers. Ted Throckmorton (AKA) stone Utah

Keith; Your wife Denise and your self are on my list. Prayers have been activated. Ted Throckmorton (AKA) Stone

I am laughing with ya!! Sharing your experence with us is why I love this place. It keeps it real, and us real. Ted Throckmorton (AKA) Stone

You must be pleased. This proves that the apple does not fall far from the tree. Ted Throckmorton (AKA) Stone

Try this: Souvenir Horse Shoe AND Belt Buckle Demonstration by Jock Dempsey. http://www.anvilfire.com September 15, 1999

Very Nice! Thank you for showing it to us! Ted throckmorton (AKA) Stone

Contact the Rockey Mountain Blacksmiths They should be able to give you a ton of information! http://www.rockymoun...tact/index.html Best to you! Ted Throckmorton (AKA) Stone

Wow!!!! Now that is detail. I would suggest that you make a Blueprint for I Forge Iron. You might check with Glenn .You have saved me a ton of figuring!! Ha ha. Thank you again, I am all smiles Ted Throckmorton (AKA) Stone

Reefera4m Thank You, Nice looking job you did!! I hope to make one this year, and I hope it turns out as nice! Ted Throckmorton (AKA) Stone

Dan, Thank you very much! I always appreciate when members take the time to share their knowledge and talent with us. About 7 years ago I was fortunate enough to have some Repouss’e training by Naham Hersom who is a blacksmith and lives in Boise Idaho He is considered to be a highly accomplished craftsman in the skill of Repouss’e, especially by the older generation of the craftsman community who knew of his work. The training was fast, direct, and demanding. I am glad I did it, but I would not put my self through it again. He was in his 80’s and I was in my 60’s. He just never stopped going from early morning to evening time. But it was all worth it! Over time I have learned how to incorporate Repouss’e pieces into my blacksmithing protocol. I believe some of the nicer looking bits of work that I have turned out were enhanced by combining the finely detailed pieces of Repouss’e with the stronger, robust, and supportive material that was created over the forge and anvil. I would strongly suggest that if someone is looking to enhance a special project, you may seriously consider combining some Repouss’e into it. The best of forging to you all! Ted Throckmorton (AKA) Stone

Very Nice!!! Ted Throckmorton (aka) stone

Thank You Grant This brings reality to the site! I am glad that people like you share with people like me! Ted Throckmorton (aka) Stone

Words fail me because I am so touched with the conditions of your life. But what is in my heart and prayers will not fail me. My Prayers are for you, your wife and all events that are taking place with you! May God Bless you! Ted Throckmorton (aka) stone

Mark, Thank you for the invitation to pray for your wife and your self. Patty and her situation will be addressed in our prayers. Ted Throckmorton (AKA) Stone

I am nerver suprised, but I am always amazed! I believe we are all connected in many ways! Thank you for keeping us informed. Ted Throckmorton (AKA) Stone

Welcome to I Forge Iron! You do "Very Nice work ". From what you have shown to us, success will be yours as a blacksmith also! I have no question about you doing well as a blacksmith. Reason given is that you will bring across the "Craftsmanship way of Thinking" with you into the blacksmithing learning curve! Enjoy the process, and the best to you. Ted Throckmorton (AKA) Stone

Thank You for the report Richard! It is a good thing to hear about fine people geting togeather with a common bond. I would have liked to have been there even though there was "Rain, Humidity, Heat, and Sunshine". But, I was there in the spirit of hoping things would go well for you all! Ted Throckmorton (AKA) Stone)

Bentiron 1946 We will continue! Ted Throckmorton (aka) stone

Thank You for sharing Dave! Please Keep them comming. I can't go out in the shop very much any more, so I have to get my shop time in with blacksmiths such as your self via video. Ted Throckmorton AKA stone

Brian, You always get my attention. I learn something from you every time you post. I have seen the “Yett pattern” used several time in my life time but I did not know that it had a name, origin, or use. It has always fascinated me on its construction. When you gave it a name, I looked it up and found this explanation of its origin. This may be interesting to someone else also. Yett (from the Old English and Scots language word for "gate") is a gate or grille of latticed wrought iron bars used for defensive purposes in castles and tower houses. Unlike a portcullis, which is raised and lowered vertically using mechanical means, Yetts are hinged in the manner of a traditional gate or door, and secured by bolts attached to the yet, or by long bars drawn out from the wall or gateway. Thank you for teaching us about the craft. Ted Throckmorton<BR style="mso-special-character: line-break"><BR style="mso-special-character: line-break">