Verga Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Hello My name is Verga. Thank you for letting me sign up for the Forum. I am interested in black smithing from the knifemaking point of view. I have already built 5 knives. Four were premade blanks that I had to put the scales on (and do a bit of sharpening) and the fifth was an old file that I annealed shaped and put the scales on. It is kind of crude, but it fits my hand and i like it. I have alot of experience as a wood worker and machinist and I plan on building my own forge. I am still going back and forth about using propane of waste oil. I have been quite a bit of research on both. any input would be appreciated. I also signe up with the local blacksmith club last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 welcome to IFI. On Friday nights starting at 10pm EST we have an Hour devoted to a live knife chat here. Stop in. Also if you go to your preferences, Please post a location, as there may be a smith near you that can help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironrosefarms Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Welcome to IFI James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
element Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Hey Verga! Nice to see another woodworker / Ironworker;) Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Welcome to our merry band Verga, it's good to have you. Until someone comes up with a reliable and reasonably safe waste oil burning forge I'd stick to propane or solid fuel. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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