blacksmithtech

Rusty, Welcome to the forum - there are a boatload of ideas here and lots of opinions. Now that you have the smithing' bug start reading up on the basics and the blueprints on this site are a great place to start. Good luck and don't be afraid to ask questions - Mery Christmas by the way!!

ApprenticeMan

Unbelievable ! Check out those guys swinging a sledge like it's nothing at all. Don't tell me those fella's from the old days weren

Go find a Veteran and thank them for their service and sacrifice to this country. God Bless the USA and the men and women who protect it.

Hollon, If you wanted to start out with something easy and shootable, look at Thompson Center or CVA and see if they still have the DIY kits. I did 2 pistols and 2 Hawkens rifles and they were fun to build and shoot. I use the .50 for deer hunting. Take care -

Jr. - I had posted on the non-blacksmithing section and had not heard from you. I have private messaged you a couple of times and I am trying to find out if you are still making hammers. If you have time can you let me know? Thanks -

Jr - I sent you a private message on 9/28 and a follow up on 10/13. I was trying to find out if you are still making hammers. Can you let me know? Thanks for the time -

Blacksmith58, You are correct. It is over the top and goes to show how low the country has sunk. I don't understand the personal attack on you by Apprenticeman but after looking at his posts on this forum I'm not surprised. It seems that the groups advancing liberal thought have the least tolerance for any other opinion unless it is theirs. Take care -

Rick, I am a member of the IVBA but did not demo. You had a very good demo making the people try guessing what you were doing with that saftey pin. I still can't figure out how you made that coil end so the pointy end part fit in the head on the first try! Had a good time watching you work. Take care -

Rick, Welcome to the site. Lots of nice folks here. I was at the Hammer in a couple of weeks ago and there were 2 different smiths working in the shop. A big fella and another fella who had to use a step for the anvil, which one are you? One made a big closepin and the other made a wire basket handle. A lot of fun to watch both. Take care -

Bob, You are selling yourself short - those knives look great! Keep it up - they look better than anything coming out of my shop! Take care -

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