Iron Hammer Forge

I have made several shield bosses cold with a dishing stump.  I used a power drill and drilled different depth holes in the form of a depression and then just simply cut the excess away with a chisel.  It worked well for me because at the time those were the only tools I had available. 

Thanks for the tip. 

So I live about 9 hours away from this and want to know from you veterans out there is it worth attending?  I know any chance one gets to rub shoulders with other smiths is a good one, but what of the venders? Where there be affordable tools there or is everything overpriced?  I am not asking to step on any toes, I am just curious and wondering if it worth the trip? 

I saw what you did and I want you to know that I now have a new item to add to my bucket list.  Wow it was so impressive to me to start from square one and go to the finished product.  I thoroughly enjoyed the program. 

Thanks for the suggestions fellows.  I appreciate your help. 

I have a question for y'all out there in the land of smiths.  Where can you get good carbon steel?  I have a good metal supplier locally for hot and cold rolled steel, and have been to some scrap yards for some old leaf springs and such but I want to know where is a good place to get high carbon steel like 1095?  Any suggestions would be welcomed.  I know I am new but thanks.