jb_hayseed Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Hey everyone! My name is Jason and I am new to Blacksmithing in general. I recently bought a forge setup with an exhaust hood and Champion 400 hand crank blower and I picked up a small anvil with an extra horn and pritchel hole off of the side. ( ive been told its a carriage makers anvil, or a mouse hole anvil?) It cleaned up very nice with a wire brush and some elbow grease. I have come across a few decent pairs of tongs and have modifided them to work on the small projects ive tried, which include small hooks with rat tail ends or twists. I made a nail heading tool after watching an experienced smith at the farmers museum bang nails out like nothing. I soon found out that it wasnt too easy at first. I think I made 15 or so before i made a good one!! hahaha. I am very interested in learning all I can about smithing so any info or comments are appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironrosefarms Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Welcome hayseed, You'll find smiths of every experience level here. To give you fair warning, you might want to pack a lunch and bring along a tall cold drink before you start digging into this site very far... that warning was given to me and all I can say is I paced myself... Look forward to seeing you around IFI. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orgtwister Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 welcome jason if you got any question just ask even if you think it stupid and nothings stupid just things you haven't learned and its beter to ask if you don't know as this can be dangerus hobby were all here to learn and help good luck tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Welcome aboard Jason, glad to have ya. Do you have any pics of your forge, anvil, etc.? We love pics. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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