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TheNickReyes

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  1. The ground is such that I could roll equipment on it if I needed to. I have been going over pros and cons, and I think I will put down the concrete. Definitely better value for selling the property in the future. I am going through Eversafe for the building. 20x20 metal walls, regular door, roll up door, 2 windows. 

     

    I'll go with concrete,  I think. 

     

    Thanks guys. 

  2. Well, I don't know what I would end up welding,  I guess that depends on how good I get. I can't imagine I would be welding anything thicker than half an inch. 

    Do you need the gas bottle for any type of welding or just MIG? Is wire fed the same as stick? 

    I have a friend who just started a welding company.  Maybe I should ask him, huh? 

    Thanks Natenaaron

  3. Frosty,  I don't know if the bristles are round or flat. Looks round in the picture. That starter kit picture is off of their website. 

     

    I'm looking into getting a 2 x 72 grinder, but I'm not sure what kind to get. I've heard good things about Beaumont/KMG, but the model that I like is going to be around $2400. I do have that to spend, but I'm fairly new at this and I don't know if I'm at the level of expertise that would warrant a $2400 grinder. 

     

    I would value any of yall's opinions on this.  Also looking for advice on what type or brand of welder to get. I've never welded so I don't know what to go for. I plan on running 240V out to my workshop.

  4. Thanks Frosty. The starter kit has a wire brush, a cross peen, a pair of gloves, one pair of tongs, an apron, some beeswax and a instructional video. I'm in the AABA Facebook group, but I haven't paired up with anyone yet. 

    Yeah, I'm fortunate enough to begin my journey with some decent gear. I was considering the railroad track, but I just want the real thing. 

  5. Hi everybody. I have been interested in blacksmithing for a few years now, and that interest has grown so much in the past year. I am ready to start.

    I just placed my order about 5 minutes ago:

    Emerson 200 lb. Traditional Anvil   ,   NC Whisper Momma Atmospheric Forge(Open End Model)   ,   Nordic 2 lb Rounding Hammer   ,   and their 'blacksmith starter kit'.

     

    I am freaking out, excited to start this. Some of the things I want to make are candle holders, chandelier, a chess set with 2 different metals for the contrast, and I would like to make my own blower for when I get a coal forge. And knives.

     

    About me:

    US NAVY SUBMARINE VETERAN

    4 kids

    Originally from TEXAS

    I like guns, I like bacon.

    That's about it.

     

     

    Hopefully blacksmithing will become my full time job.

    I look forward to asking you all for help. :D

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