muddog13 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Hi there i am not a black smith but my wife and i are wanting to learn . so i thought i would join a room with a bunch of pepole that know what thay are doing and just maybe if i ask the rite things i might just learn some thing. or talent might rub off on me (lol). so here i am with the disire. but disire dose not go far with out tools so i guess i am also looking for tool's. any ideas would be grate. every one had to start some where! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironrosefarms Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Welcome muddog, here is a great place to get started Getting Started Later you can find the link on the home page. You'll find lots of info here, WARNING though, you'll want to pack a lunch and a tall beverage before starting in. Also if you have not heard blacksmithing can be an addictive habit. Look forward to seeing you around IFI... James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayco Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 muddog13,welcome to Iforgeiron! Don't let a 'lack of tools' keep you from smithing. Nearly everything you need to get started can be improvised from available stuff, or you can make it yourself. A large chunk or iron can serve as an anvil A hammer.....well, you can find one of those.... Something to serve as tongs Something to hold a fire Something to use as fuel Blacksmithing is a GREAT journey! Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnr Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Hello from Wisconsin. The best way to learn is to start and then ask LOTS of questions. A good bit of research beforehand is also a big help. You cane to the right place to find More information than you could use in several lifetimes. Welcome to IFI. Finnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Welcome aboard Muddog. you'll find plenty of advice here, most of us don't mind relating a bit of info on occasion. If you'll click on "User CP" at the top of the page and edit your profile to show where you are us old farts won't have to try remembering. Remembering is just too much work when there are naps to be had and nice warm lunches to be eaten. Seriously, you'll discover there are probably folk living close enough to give you a hand personally. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Browne Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Welcome to IFI If you have a dig through the Getting Started articles then you will be off and running. As for tools, you can make most of them as you go. I think I spend more time making a tool for the job than the job most often! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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