ADHD-forge Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 READ THIS FIRST Click on and read the links it contains to get the most from the site. Welcome to the site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc1 Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 Wow, would like to see the forge anvil and vice Michael. Post some pictures. What do you like to forge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADHD-forge Posted December 22, 2018 Author Share Posted December 22, 2018 this is my little hiding place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc1 Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 Nice ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 Welcome, ADHD. That is a great shop set up you have there. Looking forward to seeing your work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADHD-forge Posted December 23, 2018 Author Share Posted December 23, 2018 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raja Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc1 Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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