Cross Pein Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Hi I just discovered this site yesterday. I am in heaven. I have wanted to get my feet wet (fingers burned?) in Blacksmithing for all of my adult life. After about 30 years, I finally have the resources and room to try my hand at it. I have bought a small (100 pound) anvil, a post vice, and an old Champion blower. I figure that I will probably make my own coal forge. I have built a small shed to work in (near?). I need to find good coal and steel sources and I am off. This place looks excellent and I have already learned a lot here from the forums and Blueprints. Whoever is responsible for this site - Thank you - it looks like an excellent place. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayco Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Cross Pein, welcome to Iforgeiron. Since there is so much information on this site, I suggest you look at the "lessons in metalworking" section on the front or opening page of this site. If you follow the links, there's all kinds of information on building forges, gathering tools, basic steps in forging, etc. There are 3 search engines on the site........opening page,forums page, and gallery. They will help you find things even faster.... And, if you have questions, just ask..... Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Welcome aboard Bill, glad to have ya. There's plenty of info available here, "Getting started, Lessons in blacksmithing and the Blueprints" sections being the most useful for the newcomer. Of course asking questions works too. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Browne Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Welcome to IFI Bill. If there is a question not answered in the articles just ask away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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