HeavyMetalBlacksmith Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Hey there I've been blacksmithing on and off for the last 3-4 yrs and I'm looking to take it farther, I've been having some trouble figuring out how best to do this though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Go to Caniron and talk with as many smiths as you can about what you want to do. Not much for us to go on as we don't have a clue if you want to do industrial smithing or make flowers, blades or balconies. Details! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Welcome aboard new guy glad to have you. Got a name? If you'll put your general location in the header you might be surprised how many Iforge guys live within visiting distance. Without knowing where you are how can anybody suggest folk to contact? Don't tell us it's in the subject we forget the subject line when we open a post, let alone after we open another. There's a skill involved in asking meaningful questions. To answer anything in a meaningful way the folk who'd LIKE to answer them have to know enough. For example I subscribe to a Car forum and as an opening post I ask, "my car's running rough, how do I fix it?" It's impossible to answer in any way that won't be taken as snarky, say, "take it to a mechanic." just gets you flamed by the trolls. So, fill us in please. What do you have in your kit: anvil, forge, hammers, tongs, etc.? What have you made? Where are you going to set up? What do you want to make? And so on. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyMetalBlacksmith Posted July 6, 2017 Author Share Posted July 6, 2017 Thanks for the replies, My name is Kaden, I'm from B.C. Canada(roundabouts Vancouver). My preference would be in going into artisanal blacksmithing and/or bladesmithing, but I'm also interested in other types of smithing. Currently I'm running a coal forge that I built out of my backyard, I have several rail anvils, and one 250lb anvil which I need to reface. As for for tools I'm using several basic smithing hammers, a couple of ball-peens, and several sledges of varying sizes. Got a couple of hardy tools and some basic drifts and tongs. I've made some knives and some tomahawks, couple of spears one time, basic hooks and hearts, various tools, and I made copper roses awhile back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 I consider the term "artisanal blacksmithing" meaningless can you explain how it differs from other types of blacksmithing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyMetalBlacksmith Posted July 6, 2017 Author Share Posted July 6, 2017 Items such as decorative candlesticks, chandeliers, vinework, sculptures, roses. Things with less practical use and more artistic flair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Ah ornamental blacksmith, term that's been around a long long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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