Hey Guys,
I found this forum by chance, and instantly remembered going to to the Ohio Historical Society as a youngster. I asked the blacksmith there how I could get started and he drew plans for a side blast forge made of a coffee can and a computer fan. I remember asking my dad for help building it (I think I was about 9 or 10), but gave up after about a week of him saying 'no.' Well, I won't be detered this time. As soon as I figure out where I want to live (just seperated from the U.S. Navy) I'll build a forge and anvil out of scrap. Thanks for the blueprints guys!