OkRhys Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 Howdy, I just discovered this site. I am new to blacksmithing. I have an anvil, a pair of tongs, a floor vise I found at junk shop and a hammer. I made a nail header. nail making is the first project I want to get good at. I am building a bellows and a forge. I am pretty excited at the possibilities of what can learn and do. Thanks for having me around. Eddie Reese Quote
ridgerunner Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 Welcome aboard. I look forward to reading your posts and those from other members. Quote
lazyassforge Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 OkRhys, Saltforkcraftsmen is going to have a blacksmith meeting in Tulsa on Feb. 14th at Bill Kendal's shop. His shop is located 2 blocks south of I-44 on Peoria, behind Ferguson Plumbing. You are more than welcome to come by and visit, maybe hammer some! Bring your projects, tools or whatever but most important bring yourself! Bill Davis Quote
Thomas Dean Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 Howdy from East TEXAS!! and welcome to IFI! This is the premier site for anything metal so kick off your shoes and enjoy. Like Bill Davis mentioned above, I encourage you to attend. Great bunch of folks in the Saltfork group, all willing to help in any way they can. If you so desire, there is a meeting Somewhere in Oklahoma every Sat. of the month. The Southeast Region usually meeting in Paris, TX but really depends on who will be hosting it. Once again, welcome. Quote
781 Posted February 3, 2009 Posted February 3, 2009 Welcome I agree about the salfork group being great people and I live in Minnesota They have free stuff at meetings Tailgating also Check them out but it is very addicting Quote
Frosty Posted February 3, 2009 Posted February 3, 2009 Welcome to the gang Eddie, glad to have ya. Below are a few sections of IFI that'll help get you started. Pack a lunch and some liquid refreshment there's lots to read and look at. IForgeIron.com > Getting Started IForgeIron.com > Lessons in metalworking > Lessons in Blacksmithing IForgeIron.com > Lessons in metalworking > Lessons in Blacksmithing > LB0008 Reference material IForgeIron.com > Forum > Archive (Look for multiple pages 2,3,4 etc at the top of page. Pack a lunch and a cold drink before you go.) IForgeIron.com > Blacksmithing Groups Frosty Quote
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