Unopposedalpha Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Hello everyone! I've just started forging earlier this spring, and have had three days of hammering iron so far. My setup is pretty primitive, with a forge built out of a commode, a smoker, and a shop-vac (currently burning charcoal). I'm using an I-beam from a scrapyard as my anvil. Attached are some pictures of my first attempts at forging. A primitive knife (first piece ever -- I was able to grind the blade a bit smoother in post-production), simple tongs, a fire poker, and a bracelet for my fiancee. -Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Unopposedalpha Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share Posted May 27, 2014 Thanks DSW! That was really helpful! I'm going to shoot for the August meeting of PABA, and I just sent a PM to StuartTheSmith to find out about his group's meeting times. It will be great to meet experienced smiths in the area. -Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Welcome aboard Alex, glad to have you. Your first move should be get something better for an anvil. I beam is just heavy, there's no mass under the hammer, seriously a boulder works better. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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