Andre1886

Thank you, i bought around half inch square bar (i cant remember exactly) to attempt some wolf jaw tongs soon, i've watched many videos on tong making and have a pair of straight jaw i can use as reference. They will be my first larger project, I expect i might not do too well.

hey everyone, first post on this thread, Although Ive read through this thread in its entirety. Yesterday i made some split crosses, a heart and a little rune with the symbol of the shield maiden on. Theyre not much but for my first projects im fairly proud. I had difficulty with the round bar as i just have flat jaw tongs unfortunately. I plan on making some hooks and a troll cross later today, then move onto leaves. I hope i did the attachments correctly. Apologies in advance if not.

Yeah ive already read that, thank you. yeah the UK, im actually just a few miles away from where peter wright was born and lived. The area is known for being one of the most industrial parts of the country during the industrial revolution, which probably helps me with anvils as ive spotted a few already in peoples front gardens here.

Hello everyone. my names Andre, im 23 years old from west bromwich. I've had an interest in blacksmithing since i was extremely young but only now starting on my journey. I've been reading up and watching videos for many years so i feel i have a good foundation of knowledge prior to forging. Im a panel beater/car body worker and painter by trade, but its not my cup of tea. This is my second year living with my girlfriend in our own apartment, slowly (i was not able to spend too much too quickly.. bills) over the course of this time i have been amasing the necessary tools for this hobby. My anvil is a 356 pounder , it has no markings other than weight but is very reminiscent of a peter wright in shape, it is quite peculiar as it has 2 hardy holes, one at the heel, and one behind the horn, as well as 2 pritchel holes. This saturday gone i got my anvil mounted and started my forge up for the first real forging session. As i'm just beginning all i've made so far is a split cross, but plan to start making other small items such as leaves, s hooks, hearts etc. If anyone is in my vicinity i'd love to some day meet up with others and maybe have someone who can help me learn this amazing craft. Thanks for reading my introduction. I may not yet be able contribute much as i have seen what amazing work everyone on this forum does, but i have been and will continue to take everything i can in and maybe one day will be able to make contributions i can be proud of.