Hi, All
Two years ago, I finally decided to take up Blacksmithing as a hobbie and creative outlet. Its truly something I've wanted to do all my life. So, I joined several local guilds and began attending meetings. They are great. I signed up and took a 2-day beginner blacksmithing class at the Jacksonville Center in Floyd, VA - it was an absolute blast. I've surfed the web almost daily for info and tools. I've bought and borrowed books, and watched videos and DVD's, too. But with three teenagers and this economy things have been pretty tough financially. So aquiring the space, equipment, and tools to put together a smithy of my own has been an extremely slow process. Especially the major items - forge and anvil. Thank goodness I'm a patient man. Just a few more things and I will be ready to light up my forge and begin to move some metal.
I would welcome any suggestions (on any topic) for a blacksmithing beginner.
Thanks,
Bill
