thoramighty Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Hi im just starting in blacksmithing and i need advice on how to start. I havent made a forge yet but i was fortunate enough to find an old crank blower and a few anvils at my new home and i have been visiting this site for quite awhile so i have a general idea on what to make but i need advice about other tools and the initial building of my forge please and thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechnicusJoe Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Hi, i'd like to help you but i need to know what you want to know so i can help you Joe:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 IForgeIron.com > Metalworking Lessons > Blacksmithing should provide a lot of information for the beginner as well as answer questions or provide ideas to others interested in blacksmithing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thoramighty Posted June 19, 2009 Author Share Posted June 19, 2009 TechnicusJoe mostly the basics like how should i make my coal forge what tools do i need to start out and what type of coal of charcoal or whatever i need to get the highest temperature Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 All covered at IForgeIron.com > Metalworking Lessons > Blacksmithing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Basics of forging: Something to heat it---forge; Something to hit it on---anvil; Something to hold it with---tongs. Next step up would be a postvise. With these you can make anvil tools like a hardy bending forks, scrolling jigs, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thoramighty Posted June 20, 2009 Author Share Posted June 20, 2009 ok thanks for the advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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