MouldyJoe

Thanks, My dad's old jointer got way messed up in just that way.

Thanks to all. I went through a lot of the Lessons on this website and they were very helpful as well. Like most of you I have this inner drive to create something useful. I'm sure I will be learning more and more from you all. Thanks again, Joe

Being brand new to professional Blacksmithing, I was just curious if there was a thread on Blacksmith Ettiquette? Take some people for instance in the kitchen, They only use this pan for this stuff with only this spatula. I do understand the principle and respect of not hitting an anvil directly with a hammer without something in between them. Or if your a golfer don't just keep hitting your ball whenever you want to with people downrange, screaming at them to hurry. Do you understand my question? Is there a set of basic safety/ respect rules similar to "treat every gun like it's loaded, never point a gun at something you don't intent to shoot" type rules. I know what I do with my tools much like how I clean my Cast Iron Cook ware. I want them taken care of in just this certain way. Personal preference is vastly different, but are there basic rules of ettiquette, and what are they? Joe

New guy to the forum. I have been smithing for years out of a family farm tradition of "lets see if we can make it before we go buy it" attitude. Or as my kids describe it " What can I fix this with that's within my reach". I went to a local Blacksmith club meeting and had a great time making nail headers. I've been working on a ASO for a while and didn't know any different, It's a Vulcan 10. Looking forward to all the great advise I see here. and a chance to upgrade on my tools. Thanks, Joe