December 22, 20187 yr hi i'm michael and i'm a beginning blacksmith from antwerp belgium. i got in to forging after taking a class with a couple of friends about a year ago. i have always been interested in forging from a joung age and it isn't far from my profession, i'm a fitter/welder/mechanic and we fix all types of ship to shore and bulk cranes in all the ports in belgium. i have a small blacksmith shop/workshop set up in my garage with a selfmade forge and a 500 pound anvil from 1866 and a 200 pound vis from circa 1900 which i found at a farm.
December 22, 20187 yr READ THIS FIRST Click on and read the links it contains to get the most from the site. Welcome to the site.
December 22, 20187 yr Wow, would like to see the forge anvil and vice Michael. Post some pictures. What do you like to forge?
December 23, 20187 yr Welcome, ADHD. That is a great shop set up you have there. Looking forward to seeing your work.
December 23, 20187 yr Author at the moment i made a pair off crappy tongs and a Christmas gift project for the family , candle holders for my mother and sisters in law and a bottle opener for the boys. its all still a bit rough on the edges but i'm pretty satisfied how the came out. it ain't perfect but where learning
February 29, 20206 yr Hi Guys, I m looking for a small help, I m looking for a nail from any used boat and want to convert it into a 22 mm ring :). I have absolutely no clue if this can be done, but if anyone is willing to help I m happy to buy a good lunch :D Feel free to guide me on any pointers / directions, I live in Antwerp. Feel free to ping / message / watsapp +32 470 41 50 64 Cheers Raja
February 29, 20206 yr 2 hours ago, Raja said: I live in Antwerp. Welcome aboard... We won't remember that once leaving this post, hence the suggestion to edit your profile to show it. This thread will help you get the best out of the forum. READ THIS FIRST
February 29, 20206 yr Timber boats, usually have copper nails. Is that what you are after? You have to go where the old wooden boats are being restored. Antwerp is very close to the sea ... well everything is close, by my standards
February 29, 20206 yr Welcome aboard Raja, glad to have you. If you put your general location in the header there's a good chance one of the members here lives within visiting distance. Are you looking to buy a particular type nail or learn to forge them? Nails aren't hard to make they are good beginner's practice products. Bet you could teach yourself to forge your own without much effort or tools. Frosty The Lucky.
February 29, 20206 yr 5 hours ago, Raja said: a 22 mm ring : Are you speaking of a ring to be worn on a finger? If so I have seen some very nice ones made from horseshoe nails.
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