Alphonse Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 I just got the idea in my head that I want to fool around and learn working at an anvil a bit. I viewed some video's of blacksmithing on u-tube...I never realized there was so much skill and tooling involved. I have worked in manufacturing since 1975, All shops had at lease I anvil if not in my own department, in another, and I just never fooled with them at the time! I 've done a lot of torch bending, heatreating, brazing, welding by hand, in vises, jigs nad fixtures. I never realized what can be done with the anvil and it's attatchments! I am in the process of adding "novice blacksmithing" to my garage workshop, little at a time by next winter. I have a box type steel coal stove that can heat up some iron, as well as a OX/AC rosebud and weld/cut set. I am most skilled at Arc/MIG/TIG/ Gas welding/cutting steel fabrication and plant maintenace. Lathe and Bridgeport vertical mill and all machine trade skills. Certified AWS welder, Former QA welding technician for Certanium Welding Research Co./AWS member. Even bounced around durring recessions and depressions, as a Construction Dump Driver whatya think?:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete46 Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 You'll Be In Good Company Here! Welcome To IFI !:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welder19 Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Welcome, with that kind of background you should be able to pick it up fairly quick. welder19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Dean Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Howdy from East TEXAS!! and welcome to IFI. Yeah, you'll fit in just find here... One thing I learned years ago about weldors is that the better weldors are better at slingin' BULL!! Don't forget, we like pictures so show us some of your work as you progress. Enjoy and chime in either with a question or comment whenever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keykeeper Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 (edited) Welcome to IFI, Alfonso. There's several smiths in your area, I'm sure you should be able to hook up with them and learn a few things. Check out this link to the Western Reserve Artist Blacksmith's Association. Enjoy your stay! Edited May 22, 2008 by keykeeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallas de Marr Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Keep in mind that some of the WRABA site (photos and bulletin board) are a bit behind, but the rest of it should be current. It's a great group of guys (I'm a member), and they're very helpful to newbies (if you can track them down long enough!). The Calendar is updated, so just see what event is next, and show up! That's what I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallas de Marr Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Alfonso, what is a good steel supplier in NE Ohio? I'd rather not order my stock online, if I can avoid it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphonse Posted May 23, 2008 Author Share Posted May 23, 2008 Alfonso, what is a good steel supplier in NE Ohio? I'd rather not order my stock online, if I can avoid it. Pattern Metals Inc. 1266 Highland Rd E Macedonia, OH 44056 (330) 963-5440 You can stop in anytime to hunt for anything on his short rack, call before going for any full length stock, or to see what he has on hand, and quote prices. There open till noon on Sat.Tell them you heard about them on IForgeIron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphonse Posted July 23, 2008 Author Share Posted July 23, 2008 Check out this link to the Western Reserve Artist Blacksmith's Association. I had a good time, and got some hands-on intro. Got some personal help from Bob Woodard, and great demo' s from Bob Temple, and Marty Resig, and a few others I can't recall, but were great. I'll tell you the old saying "hard work necesary" must have come from the Blacksmiths! I even bought a some crafted artwork and flat stock tongs, at thier auction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tompdw Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Alfonso, Hello from Portage county Ohio. My name is Tom and I am also new to blacksmithing/ machining and metalworking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.