bonehead11 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I should introduce myself , I am a diesel mechanic by trade, a leather/ silversmith/ gun engraver hobbiest/ dreamer/ bonehead. 35 years ago I wanted to try blacksmithing and read every book I could find and tracked down an old peter wright anvil in s.s.f., calif. and carried it around in the back of my pickup for a year or two, never landing in a place to start a forge. A month ago I found a trenton anvil and forge here in clearlake ,calif. and ruined my first railroad spike, that is I hit it too hard too late, but I am as happy as I can be none the less! I have forgotten all I learned 35 years ago and read your site often and enjoy it greatly, thanks to all here are some pics of the forge, anvil and spike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted T Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Welcome to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 One problem with your name is that I will get confused now when people call for you but at least you have a number. Welcome to I Forge Iron, there is a lot of information about many areas here. Make yourself at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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