Rob Browne
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If that is your first effort then you are going to go far real fast :)
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Good advice above. I have spent a lot of time in the martial arts as both a student and instructor and the weapons training never comes in till just on the first black belt and that is to show the basics only. Find a good instructor and get a good foundation first then build up.
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Now that is really lucky. I live not far from one of Australia's coal mining centres BUT actually getting small amounts of coal for a forge is really hard. No-one want to deal in the trailer load or bag.
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Safe Distance-Fire Protection
Rob Browne replied to racer3j's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
I am lucky in that my forge is a dedicated tin shed so fire is not a great threat BUT I have a tap and hose connected just outside the door incase its needed. Mainly for the roof insulation or the grass when its dry. -
Welcome to the site. I suppose you will be dong the same as me and sitting a LOT going through all the info here :)
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That is what is happening to me. The forging is starting to take over from the original hobby. I suppose that is healthy that we move around through a set of hobbies as we travel through life.
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Welcome to I forgeiron from another newbie. I wonder just how many get into this hobby by trying to make their own tools for another hobby. That is what has kept me going for years, just making tools.
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I always make my kids wear jeans and boots when forging and wear my old farriers apron. Also it just looks awkward hammering while sitting. As for the hook from the point, mine drew a point then proceeded to try to turn the pointed rod into a sword! Fairly good effort till he burnt the "blade" in half They are both a bit less ambitious now and are getting their skills up on the mundane exercises of making pokers, hooks and modifying tongs. Cheers
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Identify this farrier anvil
Rob Browne replied to Irontrader's topic in Anvils, Swage Blocks, and Mandrels
I'd have to agree. If I had a 188lb anvil that was in good nick there is no way I could justify selling it and getting another to do the same job. Unless you re into forging REALLY heavy iron. -
Welding in a blacksmith shop
Rob Browne replied to hammerkid's topic in Welding/Fab General Discussion
Stick, Oxy, MIG and the forge :) -
Great and informative post. It just goes to show that you can always learn something new from anyone even if you think you know how to do something. A few new things to try, thanks :)
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Hello All, Accidently found this site and its a treasure. I live in the Blue Mountains just west of Sydney, NSW, Australia. I have been forging for years, mainly horseshoes and a few tools but lately have gotten into producing mirror cells for astronomical telescopes. It sure is "fun" bending and curving angle iron and keeping both sides at 90 degrees. Bye for now Rob.