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1) Name- Mitchel (by the way, I'm 14 years old)
2) Location- Southern California
3) What type blacksmithing do you do, what do you make. - Knives, and about anything else.
4) How and when did you get started in blacksmithing - Seeing demonstrators at ren-fairs, one of the guys recommended CBA.
5) What object or thing did you use as your first anvil- At the CBA forge I used the anvils there which were real ones.
6) Tell us about your first forge, hole in the ground, camp fire, brake drum, stacked bricks- I used charcoal to harden a couple of ground out file knives, but my first proper forge was and is a Chile Tabasco
7) Who assisted you or encouraged you in the craft- My parents, who got me tools over various Christmases THANK YOU!! And my instructors at CBA, you guys are awesome!
8) What event changed your attitude about blacksmithing- When I was a kid I always thought it was about dwarves in viking legends, I saw demonstrators at ren-fairs and saw it was real.
9) What tool has changed or made your life easier in the shop- Just got a post vice. That thing is awesome!
10) What advice would you give those starting out in blacksmithing- Get it hot, Hit it hard, And have a good time
11) What advice would you give those already involved in blacksmithing- Same!
12) What are some of the interesting things that have happened to you in your life as a blacksmith. - No great stories! -
Impressive! I like that sambar!
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Wow, thanks for all the replies! This is really helpful.
Just to let people know, I won't actually be forging there :) -
I'm going to an artist thing in a month or two, and will have a few knives along with blacksmith items.
So, I'm planning to have some key chains, maybe some candle holders, perhaps a coat hook or two...
My question goes to all of the people who go to craft fairs and such, what do people tend to like? Is there a certain thing that really tends to catch on?
I'm thinking people might think "blacksmith knives" and flint strikers are pretty snazzy.
Thanks,
Mitch -
Private, SoCal, near LA.
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Nice! I like the idea of the nut cracker.
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Check out these videos on how to make one
There are three, this is the first. -
Thanks!
BlissStreet- That's because they're puukkos! Lol! The handle on the first is natural canvas micarta. The last is homemade paper micarta. -
There are so many, I don't have a favourite!
This one's good. -
Just three examples of knives I have made.
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Pretty snazzy, I like them!
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Wow! That looks really good.
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I love it so far, can't wait until there're some roses!
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Hey all!
I've been taking blacksmithing classes for a year or two now, but just recently got an anvil, forge, etc, so I can do some serious stuff.
I'm both into knifemaking and blacksmithing.
I'm kind of new to smithing, so I'll have a couple questions!
I also have a Youtube channel and have a couple knifemaking/smithing videos on it. http://www.youtube.com/user/BackWoodsPuppy/videos
(shameless self promotion, haha!)
Thanks,
Mitch
Simple TP holder
in Member Projects
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It'll hold toilet paper well
Looks nice!