Tim McCoy Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 (edited) For me, finding out about the craft of blacksmithing was very exciting. Some one else has a tag at the end of their posts that says something like, "play with fire - hit metal ... fun" you get the picture. First I searched the web and found anvilfire and other sites that seemed helpful - then I found IFI! I've read every book I can find and have started gathering my tools and found the parts for a homemade anvil that I should have together in about 2 weeks - I still need some training though and did some more searching on the internet and I found this video: . . . I hope that you can link to it ... if not, go to You Tube and search for "Artistic forged iron leaves 3" take a look and understand why I am glad I found you first! I have found more practical, hands-on info here than anywhere. There is NO local Abana group that I can find so it's off to find a local school or college that may offer training. Oh yeah, about the video, it shows many interesting things that may be totally wrong, but a new person may not know that without mentoring like I find here. Tim Edited November 17, 2009 by Tim McCoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironstein Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 The guys in that video are gonna get hurt! They are striking a chipped ball peen. Just a matter of time before they shatter one of those hammers and take shrapnel in the leg. They might wanna heat the metal to a forging heat as well. I like the home made anvils though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim McCoy Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2009 Yes, the home-made anvils are kinda interesting - basic/primitive -but the techniques - wow!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oak Hill Forge Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 The site www.puratoryironworks.com has some basic blacksmithing instruction as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Hale Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 There is a farriers association in your area that is very active. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf's Den Armoury Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 The site www.puratoryironworks.com has some basic blacksmithing instruction as well. That's a dead link (404 error). Is it still an active site? David ===== Heat it up, hit it with a hammer. Repeat if necessary. Dragon Droppings Forge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K. Bryan Morgan Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 They just re launched the site. This link worksPurgatory Ironworks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Einhorn Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 I confess to being a bit confused. Is the utube video supposed to demonstrate and educate people on safety issues?:confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim McCoy Posted November 18, 2009 Author Share Posted November 18, 2009 UnicornForge, I would say that the video I linked you to has much to say about what NOT to do. I found it to be frightening in actuality. Striking hard hammers together, no eye protection, no gloves, obviously having no plan for the working of the steel except with verbal commands, working rather thick stock with a small ball peen used as a top fuller ... should I go on? I am still new to this ... gathering stock, building a home made anvil and getting ready to start as soon as I can. A couple of months ago, had I seen this particular video I may not have noticed the errors I see now. Just another way of saying that everything that one finds on the internet is not good information. Hence, the appreciation for IFI and other sites that engage professionals and people who are trying to become craftsmen as opposed to stereotypical backyard metal benders. Didn't mean to confuse the issue with my sarcasm about what I saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim McCoy Posted November 18, 2009 Author Share Posted November 18, 2009 Rich Hale Have you any info about the farriers group in the Las Vegas area?? How may I find them? Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Einhorn Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 ..Have you any info about the farriers group in the Las Vegas area?? How may I find them? Tim Hopefully, one of these will help:FPD, Inc. Calendar of EventsFarrier Directory: Farriers.com-NevadaFarrier Industry Association | For MembersThe Anvil Magazine Guide to Farrier Associations American Farriers Assn. Equine Research Fund Mike Savoldi, Chairman Cal Poly University - Arabian Horse Ctr. 3801 W. Temple Avenue Pomona CA 91768 4076 Phone: 805/239-0180 E-mail: mtsavoldi@csupomona.edu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rio Bravo Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Tim, Next time you're on Youtube search out "dblacksmithr". David Robertson is an excellent smith and he has a number of instructional videos posted there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pault17 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 I especially like the shot in the first (#2) video where they are striking over the "horn". The one is holding his hammer on the base of the leaf and the "striker" is whaling away at the cold other end. One of the hits almost launches the first guys' hammer at his own face. The other is the fact that the "striker" in the second (#3) video is using a little ole 4-lber as a striking hammer. I would have gone up to at least an 8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Rough and Ready Forge is the name of these two guys. WOW! They sure never heard of get it hot and hit it! Like was said before never, ever hit a hardened hammer against another, with any luck neither will be blinded. Nice home made anvils though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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