After many years of wanting to forge stuff, I am finally giving it a go. Just started a month ago by getting a crappy anvil from Harbor Freight (it's crap, but does work). Started with trying a camp fire in the back yard, that took too long to get hot enough, so I bought a single burner propane forge. Boy, it heats up quick! First project was making a pair of tongs out of 1/4" rebar. It went fairly well, but one of the reins cracked on me and had to do another. Learning experience! They are ugly and pretty thin, but functional. I then ordered a Rapid Tongs Bundle Set from Ken's Custom Iron Store. Great purchase, highly recommend them if you are in need. I forged out the flat jaw tongs and they work great. Current project is a kitchen knife from a fireplace rack that I had laying around. It is turning out pretty nice, however it seems to be a mild steel, I couldn't get it very hard after 3 heat treats. I'll see how well it holds up after it's done.
Grateful for such a great place to learn this craft. Thank you all in advance! And before anyone asks, I have read the "Read This First" topic.
Link to my setup and projects https://photos.app.goo.gl/jDtMkbGbgHbVADBB9
