Jerry W.

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Hello, My name is Jerry. I live in Devine, Texas. About 30 minutes south of San Antonio. We live on a small farm. I am on my 29th year as a San Antonio Firefighter. I have had a longtime interest in the art of Blacksmithing but, I was working two jobs to provide for my family. The kids are grown and out of the house and I quit my part time job of Locksmith (25 years) about 6 months ago. About a year ago I joined Balcones Forge. I am totally amazed at the willingness of fellow blacksmiths to share their knowledge. I signed up here at IFI about a month ago and have spent much of my spare time soaking up the information provided. Though I have only been at this for a short time, I do have one recommendation for those with an interest. Join your local blacksmithing groups. There are a lot of great people very willing to help. So far I pretty much make scrap out of good steel. On occasion something happens and I amaze myself. I greatly enjoy an appreciate the work that goes into this site. What an asset. Jerry W.

I am a new subscriber. I have received two issues so far. Right now it is beyond my capabilities but, I hope to grow into it.. Jerry

I use coke to fire my forge. It does produce some clinker. I can tell that it needs to be cleaned out when I can't keep a good hot fire. I usually take a rod and run it to the bottom of the coke pot and push the clinker to the top so that I can remove it with tongs. The clinker has a obviously different appearance than the coke. Jerry

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Fire can be extinguished by the removal of heat, fuel or oxygen. It can also be extinguished by interrupting the exchange of free radicals. This is how baking soda extinguishes a grease fire or a standard ABC fire extinguisher.

The video was very enlightening. I do this because I enjoy it. I do not need it to provide an income to feed my family. I am wanting more and better tools. Kind of makes one feel selfish. Maybe thankful.

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I too greatly appreciate the information and education that I can access through the site. I am new to Blacksmithing. I enjoy a successful project. Mostly though I make scrap out of good metal. I have improved though and with practice and schooling I feel that I can greatly improve. Please keep up the good work.... Thanks, Jerry