Hi Looking for some one to help watch and learn as I go along this path or try to any intrest contact me

Where exactly 20 mile or so from Gettysburg? Because I have a deal for you.

Hi Civilwarblacksmith I live outside abbottstown I'm close to New oxford and Hanover

Hi Longhunter I'm in Dover, PA. I've started developing a small network of local smiths.

My biggest problem is lack of TIME. I work semi-long hours at my day job, as does my wife, and we are trying to raise a one-year-old, and remodel the basement. I haven't forged anything in two weeks!

But I can add you to the network, and we maybe can get together soon.

Hi , Civilwarblacksmith I sent youa email

Hi Goatman I sent you a IM

Hey Longhunter,

Sent you an e-mail. We are not far from each other. i am about 22 miles from you straight down rt. 194.

I'll chime in just because I rarely see people from PA on the forum-
I'm in New Cumberland- if anything local is being organized.

Also- I'm looking for a new anvil in the vicinity of #200 or so- love to find one local!

I'm new here. I am from Reynoldsville, PA, Jefferson County. I am looking for someone to show me the basics as I am learning this art. I plan to build a good coal forge, and make trapping supplies and other things with it.

Mike

Welcome aboard Mike.

You've come to the right place, I can guarantee there's at least one person well versed in virtually anything you want to try. If not, let me know and I'll make up something for you.

If you'll go to the top of the page and click on "User CP" in the green bar, then edit your profile to show where you live you won't have to keep reminding us.

I know you put it in your post but I won't remember in a few minutes, let alone next time you ask a question. See, there're guys all over the world doing this stuff and there's almost undoubtably one living not far from you but most of the guys with very much experience are like me and suffer age related CRS. (Can't Remember SH . . Stuff) It's best to make it easy on us aged old curmudgeons, hassle makes us cranky.

You can also look at the ABANA site's affiliate pages for a club in your area where you can hook up with guys who like fire and hitting things with hammers.

There's also the Blue Prints on this site and the "Getting Started" sections. Either will give you hours of entertaining and educational reading

Again, welcome aboard, glad to have ya.

Frosty

Hey Longhunter,

did not get the e-mail. I looked in the junk folder also. When you get a chance give me another call tonight. I sent another e-mail to you.