Aljeter Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Well I had my first class forging yesterday. We straightened a bent piece of 3/8 round, made is square then done a taper and draw then made it round again. Used a piece of welding rod and done some freehand scrolling. Hot cut a horseshoe in half, then straightened it out and hot cut it lenght wise and made a heart on one end. Done some bending on the other end and made a hook on it. Now that i've got my feet wet I can not wait to start doing more. The smith I was working with told me that I had a knack for it. If y;all want to see some pics of the work I can add them later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arean Ellis Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 That's awesome! What a good start at forging. Quite a bit to learn in one session. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 What do you mean, "IF" we want to see pix? Of course we want to see pix. We like pix!! Sounds like you had fun and got a good intro into this art/craft. Glad that you have someone close by to help you get started. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aljeter Posted July 17, 2011 Author Share Posted July 17, 2011 Ok here are a few pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Covington Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Looks like some pretty good work to me! I would say you definately have a knack for forging. Welcome to the obsesion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamT Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 I hope I can do half as well! Lol, may find out next weekend if brick comes in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aljeter Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 All I know is its a lot fun. I really enjoy working with metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Dix Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Way to go! My first forge will hopefully be this Wednesday. I can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Looking good Al! Welcome to the addiction and IFI. Frosty the Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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