August 2, 200619 yr Hello everyone. I thought that I should introduce myself. I first became interested in smithing when I went to horseshoeing school in '97. It was about the second week of a six week school that I decided that I liked smithing better than shoeing horses. I have smithed on and off since then, but not very regularly. I have decided to cut out some other hobbies and start doing more smitning. I had a propane forge but I got rid of it when I moved from Oklahoma to Montana last year and I am kicking myself now, but I recently got my first coal forges. Note the plural . Both of them free. I have a 70# NC anvil, a couple hammers and a couple pairs of tongs. You all give great information and I appreciate it. At times I will have questions and I thank you in advance for answers. Any smiths from Montana holler out. I would like to meet you and ask, ask, ask.
August 3, 200619 yr Howdy and Welcome!! It seems like everyone I meet assumes that I can shoe horses, but I can't .. . haha, just thinks its kinda funny Mabye one day... .
August 4, 200619 yr Author Hello Jeremiah, I just realized that I didn't say in my post that I haven't shod any horses in about 6 years and I don't plan to start again any time soon. Thanks for welcoming me to the site.
August 4, 200619 yr Howdy claypipe, There are a few farriers here but we don't hold that against them LOL. Most of us are hobbyists. Some even serious about it Seriously, this is a fantastic source of knowlege. Welcome!
August 6, 200619 yr you said you have an NC anvil? Those are nice farriers anvils, it'll treat you well welcome
August 6, 200619 yr Hey Claypipe, good to see you again. Oh, and just wondering, did you mess with making those burners anymore yet?
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