Alan DuBoff Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Just a note to introduce myself. Hobbyist with in interest in various light forging, possibly creating straps and/or hinges for doors I would like to build, simple hooks for hanging old hand tools on the walls to organize my space, or even tools themself such as a hammer. I recentely bought an anvil, and picked it up yesterday, and planning to give it a bath in electrolyte soon. I'm mostly interested in woodworking, and want to use metal with it. Would love to forge my own hinges for small boxes, even. Why? I don't know. I'll spend way more time doing it as I will the woodworking itself. I don't do this for time or money, I just know that I do this because I like to do things myself and enjoy creating. As you can see if you click-da-pic, it's a bit tired and has seen better days, but I'm hoping there's a bit more life in it, and if for nothing else but resetting the blades on hand saws. After it gets a bath, I'll have a better idea. But it seems there could be some flat area between the chips, if looking at pic 4 of that series, but from the sides there is definite sway. Could use some advise on what to do, and I will post pics after I get it cleaned up after it's bath. The little supository hardie seems like a plus I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primtechsmith Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Looks like you are well on your way! Nice anvil. You will find this place to be extremely helpful in all facets of the trade from tooling to project ideas. Welcome to the party! Peyton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Dean Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Welcome aboard. There's alot of smarts on this forum and all ya got to do is ask! Nice looking anvil. Once you get to making hinges, and other items for your wooden boxes I wouldn't be a bit suprised that you will do more blacksmithing! It WILL get in your blood. Have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Murch Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Welcome. That anvil should serve you fine for things like you want to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julian Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Welcome! this site is awesome, the guy who runs it, Glenn, does an excellent job in maintaining it, you'll have a lot of fun here -Julian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan DuBoff Posted July 19, 2006 Author Share Posted July 19, 2006 Thanks all, for the welcomes. I was concerned after reading some FAQs and such for new blacksmiths that maybe this anvil was tired and/or worn out. I'll clean it up before I do anything, then see what folks think. I've seen some great blueprints on this site, and the one about J hooks seemed useful for what I might try first. I need to get a forge setup, but in the meantime trying to get some time with a friend that forges to see if he can't help me some to get going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keykeeper Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Welcome aboard. I'm a newbie also, but there's so much to learn here. Don't forget the Tuesday night live blueprint sessions. Very informative information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irnsrgn Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Welcome aboard Alan, nice to see you made it over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan DuBoff Posted July 20, 2006 Author Share Posted July 20, 2006 Thanks Jr., I think it's still unknown how much of a metal mongrel you folks will turn me into...and even though I do have a primary interest in wood, I hope to compliment it with some metal. I know that some folks cringe when someone mentions Weygers, but I have to admit to finding his life, creations, and ability to share with others to be something quite special. I don't have any books on blacksmithing, but was planning to get the Andrews book, as well as Weygers. Weygers created a very unusual house, one that was built of materials off his land, as well as recycled products. I admire his passion to incorporate metal, wood, and other materials into usable products. His house was yet a perfect example of that. I know that his wife lives in the house still, I don't know if folks can visit it or not, but it would be something to see, IMO. Is the Andrews book the one you would reccomend? I mean, besides the "Strasil Teachings", of course! I see there's some great smiths on this site, so you're in good company, aside from me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irnsrgn Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Alan, I am not familiar with either of those books, although I have heard people mention the Weygers book on here. The book I do have is Plain and Ornamental forging by Schwarzkoph. I learned most of my smithing by watching and hands on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan DuBoff Posted July 21, 2006 Author Share Posted July 21, 2006 Alan, I am not familiar with either of those books, although I have heard people mention the Weygers book on here. The book I do have is Plain and Ornamental forging by Schwarzkoph. I learned most of my smithing by watching and hands on.There's no better way than learning with hands on, IMO, and I hope to get some of that myself. I have a few friends that forge around the area, and hoping I can get some time in with them, to get started on the right foot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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