NickOHH Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Hey guys, im new to the Forum, and new to blacksmithing in the Philadelphia, Pa area . Had the bug for awhile to get into. Picked up a railroad track anvil for the time being, and am waiting for the furnace cement to dry in the forge ( been super humid here so its taking a bit). I am looking for some advice on good books to check out on basic blacksmith skills, and on metallurgy. and seeing if theres anyone in the area on here, Philadelphia, suburbs. Planing on firing the forge up this weekend, and start manipulating some steel, and if im lucky ill have a few tools to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSW Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 a5000104aaf8092b54af3f5196f577cd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
781 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickOHH Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 Thanks for the info DSW , Im looking into the PABA now, i am going to try to make the next meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stash Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Yo Nick-welcome to a fun addiction. As Doug indicated, I'm in your neck of the woods- I'm in Garnet Valley, probably 20 min from Upland. Shoot me a pm thru the site here if you're interested in a tour of my shop. Happy Hammering! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Welcome aboard Nick, glad to have you. If you hang a light bulb in the forge the liner will dry much faster. It doesn't need to really be hot, just warmer than ambient and it'll evaporate water. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickOHH Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 Welcome aboard Nick, glad to have you. If you hang a light bulb in the forge the liner will dry much faster. It doesn't need to really be hot, just warmer than ambient and it'll evaporate water. Frosty The Lucky. Good idea im gonna try that out today . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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