Warrick

Hi im warrick. Completely new to blacksmithing. I live in central queensland. Blackwater. I have done welding timberwork and general fabrication. I needed something to do. I also wanted a hobbie that my sons could do with me ( 18 &13 ). My grandfather was a tool maker my dad world class welder so steel is in my blood. Thanks Warrick

Thanks vaughn I am still trying to get my head around the metals. My 2 sons are as keen as i am to have a go. I will get the book Thanks warrick

Glenn . Mate thank you. All of this information is most helpful. I needed a hobbie as i work in a coal mine. I can get coal and for a carton of beer i can get used grader cutting edges. Which i imagine should be very good steel. I have also been offered a REALLY BIG excavator tooth which also good steel. I am going to get the edges cut in blocks. The tooth i am going to use it for banging for different corners and as a chisel. I dnt know what it is like where you are but here in oz beer works wonders

Thanks glen. I think it is a great anvil has the ring like a bell. That get better as you approach the horn.

Hi guys/ ladies I am from central queensland Australia. Reading your site and posts very informative. Alot of knowledge here that is being shared to keep an artform alive. I took up blacksmithing as golf is not my thing. I have recently purchased a wilkerson anvil. I know it old and heavy. I struggle to pick it up. If any body can help tell me it age i would be grateful. I have already told my sons not to sell it ever