Glenn Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 What was the best advice (blacksmithing related) that you have been given? Let us start with: Get it hot, hit it hard, quit when you are finished. Do not build a box, that way you do not have to think outside the box. You can only build a fire on a day that ends in the letter Y. TodaY ends in the letter Y, so what are you waiting for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironwolfforgeca Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 ITS to cold heat it up again LOL then Hit it - No that's wimpy Harder #@%$ Ho don't grab that its Hot use the tongs that's what there for if you ding my anvil I will Ding you're head Oops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John in Oly, WA Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Research, then ask questions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistedCustoms Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 The Blacksmiths Retirement Plan. 1) Every time you make a tool put one dollar in the coffee can. 2) Make a million tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdaleh Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 If you make one of something you make one . If you make 10 of the same thing you learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Wear your PPE! The traditional blacksmith's retirement plan was quit when you lose your other eye. All the mythological gods of the blacksmith are one eyed. You ain't no god, wear eye protection! Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlasterJoe Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Get That Hardie Tool Out Of The Hole Before You Start Hammering!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothBore Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Being completely self taught, I've never been on the receiving end of much advice. But have always been a prodigious reader, and have gained much insight from the published experience of others. Based on the questions that so often appear in this forum, ... I'm of the opinion that many neophytes place entirely too much emphasis on the esoteric nuances of certain aspects of the Craft. My advice to all beginners is . . . . . K I S S In the fullness of time, the details will take care of themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorō Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 2 hours ago, SmoothBore said: Being completely self taught, I've never been on the receiving end of much advice. But have always been a prodigious reader, and have gained much insight from the published experience of others. Based on the questions that so often appear in this forum, ... I'm of the opinion that many neophytes place entirely too much emphasis on the esoteric nuances of certain aspects of the Craft. My advice to all beginners is . . . . . K I S S In the fullness of time, the details will take care of themselves. Self taught as well, had a quick first lesson on bladesmithing which was hammering in bevels and straightening the blade. Wear your safety glasses Keep an eye on the workpiece in the forge. thats all I can think of at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 if it looks cold pick it up with tongs dont hold the hot end in your hand and my favourite.. there's a special place in hell for people that hit cold steel on an anvil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Coke Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 READ ... HEED... PROCEED Forge on and make beautiful things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMetalViking Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Geist Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Only 2 things Blacksmiths can go to hell for- hitting cold iron and not charging enough. I was also told never work without beer George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou L Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 In my limited experience I have learned that a blacksmith is defined by the way he/she holds their work. Planning projects so that tongs are unnecessary is better than using the right tongs for the job. Using the wrong tongs creates unnecessary limitations on a blacksmith's skill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gote Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 I concur with Smooth Bore, however I got an advice sixty years ago. I do not remember how it was said but the meaning was Hit as quickly you can. It is also a well known statement that the Hell is full of smiths hitting cold iron. "Helvetet är fullt med kallsmeder" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redeagle Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 1) Are you crazy? Go to college. 2) It's all fun and games until someone loses an eye. 3) Just because its not red doesn't mean its not HOT! 4) If you're not happy with it, its not good enough so do it again. 5) You learn as much from doing it wrong as doing it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Turley Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Be mindful. If you're not there, it doesn't happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Ling Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 in the words of Brian Brazeal-"don't go too far too fast" I cant express how true that is, and how much it has helped. Littleblacksmith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Jim Green's famed quote "Blacksmithing is easy; you hold the cold end and hit the hot end and please get it right next time!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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