Devon82 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Hey guys, thanks in advance for taking the time to read this. I am am brand new to the forum and blacksmithing for that matter, but am eager to learn. I have built myself an anvil from a piece of old railway track and am also in the process of building my first propane forge (pictures of both are attached). I was wondering if there was anyone in the Brantford or Hamilton area that would be willing to show me the ropes, or at least let me watch them work. I am a hard worker and a quick learner. Thanks again, any advice is appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Welcome to IFI...We won't remember your location after leaving this post, hence the suggestion to edit your profile to show it. Have you read this yet? READ THIS FIRST It will help you get the best out of the forum. Don't become upset because your first post was moved to the proper sub forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon82 Posted January 2, 2019 Author Share Posted January 2, 2019 Thanks for the advice, this is the first time I have been part of a forum, I'm sure it will take a while to get used to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Pack a lunch and a cold drink and then read Table of Contents. Find a subject of interest and read the posts. Then move on to another subject. Remember to take the information to the forge and try it out. That way it will solidify things for you, and help you build a data base. Each trip to the forge is a learning experience. Embrace the challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 You may want to look at the "improvised anvils" threads for other ideas on how to improvise an anvil---and remember that London pattern anvils have only been in use a couple of centuries whereas other types have over 2000 years of use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNewman Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Come out to an Ontario artists blacksmith association meeting and join. There is a meeting in February in Milton. I am not sure if we are having a January meeting. We are here in Hamilton business hours and some times on the weekend. Not always forging but we will be tomorrow. Newman Forge & Pattern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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