lskutt1 Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 I have been reading this forum for a couple of months and decided it was time to introduce myself. I have been interested in blacksmithing for many years and finally took a blacksmithing course in January. Since then I have made all of the iron equipment that we use in our re-enactment (18th century) camp. The forge I use is one that I made. My anvil is a Harbor freight 55 lb one but am looking for a better one. I am a retired machinist so have worked with metals for many years but blacksmithing to me is a much more enjoyable way to shape the iron than using machines. Lon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Browne Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Welcome to IFI. You are right in that forging is a relaxing activity if you don't put too many goals in front of you and just enjoy it, after all isn't that what you want from a hobby?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnr Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Glad to have you on board. IFI is a nice friendly place with a lot of great information. Finnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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