NolanBlacksmith Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 hey guys I'm just starting black smithing and wondering what are some good projects to do I've build some hooks and spikes but was wondering if there were any more good projects to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDarkNebulah Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I asked a very similar question and here was the answer I got:A variety of hooks and small things I did as demos at the Grange Fair this past summer. Almost any of these would make good simple starter projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy k Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Use the search option on the main forum page and search "beginners projects" - there are many threads already started like this and there for you to read and learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NolanBlacksmith Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 Ok sounds good good looking projects also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 might take a gander at the iforge section over at anvilfire.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacob's hammer Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 might take a gander at the iforge section over at anvilfire.comthanks for that link. good info, easy to find and no file not found. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everything Mac Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Just tried to reply to this twice, It seems to not be working for some reason... http://www.iforgeiron.com/topic/44142-basics-video-series/ Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothBore Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Although it goes somewhat contrary to "conventional wisdom", ... I'd recommend tackling something that you find particularly interesting, ... regardless of it's technical complexity. For instance, ... I like to make "useful" things, ... rather than "ornamental" things. Even though the "money" is more often to be found in ornamental work. ( Shoot, ... if I was "in it for the money", ... I'd still be designing Automation Systems. ) It's much easier to maintain your enthusiasm, when you're making something you want, or need, ... and intend to use. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rashelle Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I'll second Smoothbore. I've been accused of making items just for the excuse to make the tooling to make the item. I like tools and tooling. Even if all the difference between existing tools is a millimeter bigger or smaller on the punch. Or a curve for a chisel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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