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GhostTownForge

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  1. I'm a young smith starting out and want to buy a cheap but usable belt grinder, and I don't know where to look, also, I have a very low budget, which kinda stinks. Should I just wait until I have enough money to buy a really good one? (p.s i have used a belt grinder before but want my own)
  2. I went to the NMABA meeting yesterday and learned how to make a pineapple twist. it was definitely lots of fun to be able to meet other smiths.
  3. I agree, but I try not to get overly stressed about something I'm not even doing because then I can't enjoy what other people are doing. You do bring up valid points, though. Although, I mainly watch it for the kill tests
  4. Buzzkill, that is a very good point, but I also think professional bladesmiths should do well under pressure, and the first round gives them a good chance to test themselves. As for the final round, I believe that is what you just described, so there is a good balance. But there is always room for improvement in anything.
  5. If you get a ground floor room you will at least eliminate some options of annoyment
  6. That is an incredible video, he is definitely the fastest, most accurate worker I've ever heard of.
  7. Looks very clean. is this an order or a present? or even just for you?
  8. Though I do suppose that he was saying it to make me stop hitting it when it was at a black heat xD
  9. I worked at the NM State Fair quite a bit last week. I'm planning to go back on Thursday. It was the most fun I've had in a while!
  10. Thomas Powers would always tell me, "YOU DON'T MAKE MONEY HITTING COLD STEEL!" I bought a dog from a blacksmith this morning... ...within 10 minutes of getting him home, he made a bolt for the door!
  11. already looks great! (much better than what I've done;) is the handle all brass?
  12. Hmm... might have to get some mints now, purely for educational purposes, of course! ;)
  13. It definitely looks cooler than one you would get at harbor freight!
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