Kai Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 hey I'm from namibia thats in southern africa I'm a beginner to blacksmithing and I would greatley appreciate any advice that anyone is willing to give Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
element Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Hey Kai, Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
element Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 My first advice to you is safety.LB0002 Safety | Lessons in Blacksmithing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Welcome aboard Kai, glad to have you. Check out the "Getting started, Lessons in metalwork and Blue prints" sections and see what ideas there will work for you. If you'll click "User CP" and edit your profile to show your location it'll make a big difference. IFI is represented by members from more than 50 countries and a lot of info is location specific. There are a number of smiths in S. Africa and one or more may be close enough to you to get together. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tech413 Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Welcome to the site!! There is lots to learn and read here! Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kai Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 Thanks for the advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kai Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 Welcome aboard Kai, glad to have you. Check out the "Getting started, Lessons in metalwork and Blue prints" sections and see what ideas there will work for you. If you'll click "User CP" and edit your profile to show your location it'll make a big difference. IFI is represented by members from more than 50 countries and a lot of info is location specific. There are a number of smiths in S. Africa and one or more may be close enough to you to get together. Frosty If you dont mind me asking could you perhaps give any recommendations on where to get good advice on making tools and kinves. I hate to admit it I'm quite lost here and don't really know where to search for these things. I orderd some books but it will take another 4 to 5 weeks to arrive and I'm quite eager to start as soon as possible. So please any help will be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 as Frosty said go to IForgeIron.com > blueprints. There are over 200 how-to tutorials that will show you step-by-step what to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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