Dan Zak Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 I am just getting started in blacksmithing and forging. I'm building my first forge right now . I am using a piece of railroad rail for a anvil until I find one . I have good size area in my barn to set up shop. I have been cruising some of the forums and taking in info . It great to see everyone sharing their knowledge and tips . My goal is to make some ornamental pieces and possibly get in to making knives and hatchets . I guess I will let the iron show me what creative path to follow. Make the sparks fly Zeke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmccustomknives Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 I like your willingness to let the iron speak to you. Look forward to seeing some of your inspired work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Coke Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Greetings Zeke, Welcome to IFI... I have a small shop in Cadillac for my winter pleasure.. My big shops are in Lake City aprox 25 miles NW.. If you need some help get in touch.. Been smithing for 38 years and most likely could give you a hand.. Did you get to Black Iron Days at Hartwick Pines last week end? I demoed for 3 days.. Do you belong to MABA? If not look us up on the net.. MIBLACKSMITHS.ORG.. Forge on and make beautiful things Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Zak Posted August 30, 2013 Author Share Posted August 30, 2013 Jim Coke. Thanks for the generous offer. I did go Black Iron Days and signed up with MABA . I sent you a PM Thanks Zeke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Zak Posted August 30, 2013 Author Share Posted August 30, 2013 JMC, I looked at some of your work on your website . I like the damascus knives you are making. I get to Alabama about once a year on a fishing trip so on my next trip I will see if I can stop by and shoot the breeze with you. Thanks Zeke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Welcome aboard Zeke glad to have you. Getting together with other smiths will teach more than many times faster than trying to figure it out yourself. I know I'd sure like a chance to visit Jim, its a bucket list thing. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Zak Posted August 30, 2013 Author Share Posted August 30, 2013 Frosty, Thanks for the welcome. Being new to smithing and such I thought I would have to travel long distances to find some guidance and classes but as I do more research it turns out there are a number of talented folks in the area. And sites like IFI with people with common interests sharing info hopefully will help me learn that much quicker Zeke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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