slick willy

We've been together for 13 years but only married seven of them. Congrats on yours too!

Actually, I just did that.... Our anniversary was June 1st I am so sorry and stand corrected..... What kind of TOOLS....etc..... I am looking for a leg vise but haven't found one yet.

Well, looking at another year for the books and the little wife is insisting on giving me some "birthday money" to spend on "tools". She said that I have to spend it, no exceptions. I asked her how much so I could start thinking. She said that since my birthday and Father's day are so close together that she is going to give me $300.00. Ok, here's the problem... If I NEED something, I go get it or make what I can. I never just go buy something. I got to thinking about toys to help me out with getting my shop set up. I have a transport truck forge that is almost ready to roll and I have a make-shift anvil, beyond that, I'm still in the dark. What would you buy if you were starting up??? Thanks for all ideas...... SW

I heard of them from a very nice lady smith in Gatlinburg a few years ago and forgot about them. My wife had shown some interest in some of their other clases. Thanks for the reminder. Might can squeeze a week out of the wife if one of those classes is running at the same time.

A little far to drive (half way across the state) for classes, but definitely will check it out. Museums are a great way to see how things were done when there wasn't a lot to do with. Thanks for the idea! Looking for it at the library next time I'm there. If not, look out Amazon. Thanks!

Greetings from the deep south. I am Mississippi transplant to the great state of Tennessee. My family has always been do-it -yourselfers and I am following suit. I am brand spankin new to smithing. In fact, as of right now, I have an almost completed tractor truck wheel forge and a good solid 111 lb. hunk of steel for an anvil. I figure as I get further into it, I can make or scrounge some better equipment. I found this site while looking for info to help me get up and going. There is some really good info here and it seems that everyone is willing to pitch and offer an opinion. Looking forward to chatting with you guys and gals about future doings. Later ~ Slick Willy