I first read Alexander Weygers books in my first year university, 1992, and I've wanted to be a black smith ever since.
Unfortunatley you can't always get what you want. My first project was a pennanular broach, made at Lanse aux Meadows, Newfoundland during the 1000 year viking celebration. I used a Crappy tire anvil, a ball peen hammer, a camp fire and two 3 inch nails i burned out of a palette we were using for fire wood. Turned out awesome, then I left it on the tail gate of the truck and never saw it again.
Since then I have dabbled in 'smithing when ever I can. Learned how to make knives from a friend in St. Johns, NF, learned to shoe an ox, and make the shoes from a friend in New Ross, NS, and still read everything I can get my hands on. Its now 2007, and very soon I will have my own land under my feet and trees and iron and a hammer....very soon....very soon....stand by.
Best regards
Paul
