oldewrench

Thanks guys. Frosty, where should I reposition the igniter to? I built the forge on an old cart I got from a customer that i remodeled part of their house. This way I can roll it out of my woodworking shop, into the 10 degree weather to heat the metal, and then step into the shop where the anvil is to hammer. It will have to work until spring. In Vermont that is July!!!

Just finished a new gas forge from the blueprint section of iforgeiron. it seems to work well but I can't get the barbecue ignition to work. It will spark but won't ignite the gas. Any suggestions or ideas? With the help from a buddy who is a welder we managed to make something that will help me get started in blacksmithing. Any ideas for this newbie would be appreciated, thanks.

Mike, I am a 54 year young carpenter in Vermont. I have ben through many layoffs in the industry and as many slowdowns due to seasonal work. I remember crying my heart out after being laid off because of a work slowdown after my son was born. I cried till I started laughing. I remember an old self employed carpenter telling me " don't complain, they just set you free". My Dad used to say that humor was our last weapon against despair. This may sound hard to do, but try this. Call everyone you know and tell them you lost your job and you need work. I did this after the great cry and laugh episode 24 years ago. The next day my phone rang. A friend told a friend, told a friend.... And back to work I went. I have always said that what keeps me employed is that I never give up and I will work harder than the next guy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. How about the Rochester City School District or Gates Chili? I'm with you

Hey Forging Fool, do you know sean murray from Sligo?

Welcome Sergio, I have just joined myself and I have to tell you that these guys know how to smith! They have given me a huge amount of help as a new guy. This week I started building a gas forge from the blueprints section. With the help at iforge you can create anything. Welcome bro, oldewrench

Hello there, my name is Jerry O'Riordan. I am a carpenter in Vermont who specializes in old rotten houses. My welder/fabricator/metal smart guy is getting older and he told me to start learning blacksmithing so he can throttle down his work load. So I took a class at the John Campbell Folk School last week and have started to learn something new. I am thankful you all are here to help. I could use some. I am looking for plans to build a coal or gas forge, I'm not sure which. I have a few tools and an anvil. Who said you can't teach an old dog new tricks, we just move slower! Thanks