Akula_Hunter Posted November 26, 2008 Posted November 26, 2008 I know nothing about metalworking or anything related to being a blacksmith but have been curious for some time now. I'm getting ready to leave the Navy and hopefully my next job will give me the time and money to give it a shot. Well, off to go search through the forum and learn something. Quote
yesteryearforge Posted November 26, 2008 Posted November 26, 2008 Welcome Anchors Aweigh and smooth sailing with your new interest. Visiting here often and studying the blueprints will probally help a lot. Mike Tanner Quote
TASMITH Posted November 26, 2008 Posted November 26, 2008 Welcome Akula, Well you have made the proper first step in satisfying your curiosity about Blacksmithing. If you have even the slightest interest these guys on here will drag you into the fold pretty quick! Great bunch of people on here with all the patience in the world for newbies. As you will no doubt be told, grab a drink and pack a lunch, then start your research. You will be here a while! Quote
Thomas Dean Posted November 26, 2008 Posted November 26, 2008 Howdy from East TEXAS!! and welcome to IFI! First, let me say THANK YOU for your service to our Great Nation. We are proud of you. Now, when you do start going through the forum and the archives, please let someone know where you are, man you can get lost in there with all that info! Once again, welcome. Quote
Rob Browne Posted November 26, 2008 Posted November 26, 2008 Its all been said in the previous posts but welcome to IFI and ask away :) Quote
Finnr Posted November 26, 2008 Posted November 26, 2008 (edited) Welcome to IFI. Spent a bit of time in Mt Vernon, LONG story. The result being I don't care to visit it again in this life time. Finnr Edited November 26, 2008 by Finnr spelling of course Quote
Frosty Posted November 26, 2008 Posted November 26, 2008 Welcome aboard Akula. Playing with fire and hitting things. . . Mmmmmmm. Frosty Quote
Akula_Hunter Posted November 29, 2008 Author Posted November 29, 2008 Thanks for the welcome. I look forward to getting started. The price of anvils makes my eyes want to bleed though. Quote
Howie Posted November 29, 2008 Posted November 29, 2008 (edited) Akula-Hunter...do I know you? I'm in Oak Harbor when I am on land. Retired out of NOPF. Now riding on the Vicky. Peddinghaus makes a 44LB anvil for about $400:http://www.piehtoolco.com/ Not too sure how big an anvil you were looking for. All good hobbies need to be expensive and time consuming Howie Edited November 29, 2008 by Howie Quote
Akula_Hunter Posted November 29, 2008 Author Posted November 29, 2008 Thanks for the link. We probably don't know eachother. I never made it to NOPF. The detailer hooked me up and gave me a general billet so I'm on the quarterdeck at the white house. Quote
Frosty Posted November 30, 2008 Posted November 30, 2008 I believe Peddinghaus was bought by Rigid tool co. Home Depot is the authorized dealer and you may be able to have them order one for you. It's worth checking into anyway. Frosty Quote
Akula_Hunter Posted December 1, 2008 Author Posted December 1, 2008 Thanks for the heads up Frosty. Quote
Frosty Posted December 1, 2008 Posted December 1, 2008 I just hope it works. If you try and it does, please let us know, it may be a relatively inexpensive way to get an anvil to an otherwise inaccessible locale. Frosty Quote
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