I'd like to introduce myself. The name is Michael Marquardt from Schlesig-Holstein in Northern Germany. I'm a retired sea captain and naval engineer.
Fifty years ago I was taught some basic forging during my time as an apprentice engineer. Last year I got interested in forging steel again and built myself a little workshop with tools bought from closed down blacksmith' shops and eBay. I'm just starting out creating basics and making my own tools.
By the way I'm hunting for a swage block of around 60lb.
I look forward to participate in the wealth of information found in this forum. Thanks for letting me into.