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Yes, I agree with Frosty on the regulations. A friend of mine got tired of the snow plow taking out his 4x4 wood post. So he decided to get some 6" sq. tube, cement it in the ground and fill it with cement then mount the mail box on top. Then he had to pay for repairs to the snow plow the next year:(. So just be careful.

I also do a little leather work. But most of my free time is spent in the fields as I am a "hobby" farmer, growing mostly garlic and hay right now. I also spend time riding/repairing my four wheeler.

Welcome fellow Canadian to this great site!! Good to have ya aboard!

Welcome to another Canadian! Good to have you aboard. If you are looking for a guild, I would suggest joining OABA (Ontario Artist Blacksmith Association). I just sent in my check for joining. What city are you located near?? From my understanding, the meetings are held all over, but mostly near Toronto and surrounding area.

Welcome fellow Canadian!!! If it's guidance you are looking for, you came to the right place. There is all kinds of info here to read. If you can't find the answer to a question you have, just ask, someone will be sure to have the answer you are looking for. Good to have you aboard!

Welcome to the site!! Good to have you aboard! It sounds like you're well on your way to joining the addiction. There are lots of great people here willing to help out any time you need it, so just ask. Oh, and we would love to see pictures of your forge and work, we all LOVE pictures!!

Thanks for the link!!!

Looking good, can't wait to see it working!!

Those look great!! Just awesome!!

Welcome!!! Good to have you aboard!

Welcome aboard!! Good to have ya. There is all kinds of info here to read, just set aside some time and take in all you can.

Wow, good find!! Congrats!

I am no expert on this topic, but when I went on my course, the hammer we used was very controllable. It had a 75# hammer and the instructor demonstated decorative puchwork and then tapering 1.25" H13 round just by controlling the air flow and adjusting the stops. He sells plans for the hammer if you are interested.

Welcome to the site, glad to have you here!!! And yes, please post pictures, we all LOVE pics;)!

Looks great!! I really like the look of the basket twist. Great job!

Welcome!!! You have certainly come to the right place, a good place to start is the metalworking lessons on the front page of the site. Glad to have you aboard!

Welcome to the site, good to have ya! I found my first hammers at hardware stores and flea markets aswell. I personally did not like using a ball pein myself, but it's personal preference. And for forge info, just search the site, there is all kinds of info here.

Looks good, kinda like mine. Mine is a 160lb, the only problem I have with it is the face is a little soft, but a good anvil otherwise! Way to go!

Thanks, that's great!!

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Yeah, I wish I was closer too:(. I could use a new one.

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