Hey guys. I'm new to the forums but it looks like a friendly environment to ask and hopefully answer a few questions . I'm new to blacksmithing (relatively). I started around a year ago but now it would seem it's time to get help elsewhere. Get more knowledgable from the experts and I'd be more than happy to share any of my notes. I'm 17 years old. And I live in the boondocks. Nice to meet ya'll.

-Cody

Hey guys. I'm new to the forums but it looks like a friendly environment to ask and hopefully answer a few questions . I'm new to blacksmithing (relatively). I started around a year ago but now it would seem it's time to get help elsewhere. Get more knowledgable from the experts and I'd be more than happy to share any of my notes. I'm 17 years old. And I live in the boondocks. Nice to meet ya'll.

-Cody

Hello Cody and welcome.

I live just North of the boondocks myself.

Ric

Hello Cody and welcome.

I live just North of the boondocks myself.

Ric

yeah, I'm 20 miles from Cody, WY. on the border of montana and Wyoming. near Yellowstone.

How cold does it get where you are in Wisconson?

And thanks

:EDIT: I added some of my information. I will put pictures on little later. I am currently doing IT work at my job. You will laugh when you see my shop though haha. My brother took his anvil and forge back to home with him last time he visited, so i've been using a more creative approach. I'm using a railroad Tie for an anvil and a cinderblock forge. Both have actually been doing awesome though, to my own surprise.

Welcome to IFI Cody!

Go to your profile and put in your location - you'll likely find other smiths or associations near you!

We love pictures here so if you've taken any of your work or shop set up, share them with us!

Enjoy!
Neil

railroad Ties tend to put out as lot of nasty smoke---try using a chunk of RR Rail instead!

I'm in Central NM so right in the middle of things! (even if it's a 160 mile round trip to see my Dr)