March 6, 200818 yr My name is Mark Taylor, I live in the peoples republic of Maryland, and Im new to smithing. I've aquired a rusty old anvil and hopefully I'll be putting together a charcoal/coal forge this month I've got the hammers covered from a long career as a jackofwhateverneededfixin and be bending metal by the end of this month. Nice to meet yall, and thanks for sharing all the wonderful info. Mark
March 6, 200818 yr Welcome to IFI Mark, this is a great resource, browse the back posts, check out the blueprints and be sure to post with or without pictures of your new projects, accomplishments, etc!
March 7, 200818 yr Mark Welcome Check out the blacksmith guild of central maryland They are a great group and have their stuff together Mike Tanner
March 7, 200818 yr You know, I move away from Maryland and suddenly find all these Smiths there. Welcome to the site!
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