SteveW

Hiya, South West here too, North Cornwall to be precise. the forge looks good, much better than my first effort Have fun. Steve.

If no one has already mention it, try your library service for a few good books on the subject it only costs about .50p to order a book from your own area and they have most of the basic information you will need to get going. Remember to search for other key words like wrought iron, and forge not just blacksmith.

I picked up 2 of these Blacksmiths hammers a few weeks ago for 2.99 each +

Youtube link of a chap forging bevels on a wet anvil. YouTube - katana_forge_bevels.mpg

I'll be up for the day. I may even be allowed to do it without the kids in tow.. Then again, maybe not... Shame you'll miss it Dave, it would have been nice to meet a fellow BBer...

I would be up for it John, put me down as a possible maybe :)

Hello matey I'm just in the process of looking into that course myself at PCAD are you doing the full time course or the part time one? I wouldn't mind having a chat with you about the course and collage one day if you have the time I'll PM you my number if that's OK. Steve.

Hello Ethersin I'm in Cornwall too, far to the north, but new to the forums like you, even though I have been lurking for a wee while. :D