roy_tate Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Hello to all. I am a beginning blacksmith, focusing on making my own tools now. I am a member of SCABA, and I made my first pair of tongs thanks to a forge loaned by a generous member. I'm not the smartest guy, since I made that pair from some available 5/8 inch 4140. They are usable, but not delicate. Just going through that process is adding to my list of tool that I need to make. So we add a spring fuller, rivet header, rivet set, and rivet backer to the list (and in the mean time, maybe a few 1/4 and 3/8 inch rivets from the hardware store). I am currently using a very chewed up 140 lb ?Badger? anvil without a prichel hole, and a hand-cranked rivet forge. I have been inspired by the blueprints, and I hope to contribute in the future. I have learned a few things already - how to properly hold a hammer, don't beat cold iron, and power hammers are addictive! Roy Tate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irnsrgn Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Welcome to IFI roy, sounds like you are enjoying smithing. it is addictive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerald Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Welcome, Roy. Glad to see that you've already "discovered" SCABA. Try to go to as many of their meetings as you can make. Also, don't forget the Tuesday Nite Blueprints right here on IFI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
me miller Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Have you met Rob Weber from Dewey ?? He is a member and also journeyman smith with the ABS. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roy_tate Posted September 18, 2006 Author Share Posted September 18, 2006 Have you met Rob Weber from Dewey ?? He is a member and also journeyman smith with the ABS. mike Not yet, but there are 2 other SCABA members in the area. If he's on IFI, I will PM him. And thanks everyone for the warm welcome. :-) Roy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keykeeper Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 You're in the right place to learn. Lot of good company here. Join us for the Tuesday Night Blueprints, always some good info there. Welcome aboard!!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Welcome, Roy, from E. Nebraska Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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