Fuzzninja86 Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Hey guys, I'm a newby to the world of smithing. I've taken a couple classes at an SCA event, have a coal forge, anvil, stump and some hammers (cross peen, several sizes of ball peen) I've got some scrap metal me and some friends have collected and have done a couple projects (S-hook, fireplace poker, small broom handle) Always looking for any advice to newbies and curious if there's anyone else in St. Louis, MO who might be up for teaching or practicing together. Here's what I've done so far between classes and on my own. Always like feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Hmm any of my SCA classes? wilelm the smith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Welcome aboard Fuzzy, glad to have you. If you'll put your general location in the header you might be surprised how many of the gang live within visiting distance. While liking feedback is a great straight line I'll have to leave it lay for now I don't even like to think about me and cucumbers. <shudder> On a seriouser note, work heavy to light, finish the thick sections first they can stand going back in the fire more times than the thin sections. EG. Measure ad twist the shank first, then draw the points and make the finials. Bending the hooks can be done at low temp low red is plenty. That way you won't burn the ends off the hooks. Just don't forge tapers and points that cold, even mild steel will break at black heat. Yeah, that was too cool. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzninja86 Posted December 17, 2015 Author Share Posted December 17, 2015 @Thomas did you teach at the event ForHands in St Louis about two years ago'ish? @Frosty is there a way to edit the header? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Nope, I'm in the Outlands now; been 20 mumble something years since I lived in Calontir... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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