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My name is Neal Dunn, I am from Currie, NC, a 62 year old semi-retired industrial mechanic. I have always wanted to learn about bladesmithing and...
Started by MrNeal
My name is Gordon Huddleston ... I go by Hud - I am a Traditional Blacksmith ... my shop is an 1800's style village blacksmith shop ... have been...
Started by Hud
can someone tell me the best way to apply forced air to my forge ? Do I add air into my propane line or run air into my forge body itself?
Started by Ben Hegwer
Hi everyone, just joined earlier today, hope to learn lots through these forums - I have an interest in learning some skills one day when I have an...
Started by Spelunker
Just wanted to say hello from dry ridge KY. I'm just starting out and was looking for anyone in the greater Cincinnati/ northern Kentucky area...
Started by pnut
Greetings from Southeastern Mo!
Started by TheIrishBull
Hi fellow metal mashers. I was a Fitter and Machinist in what now seems like a past life, at least I think I was, the trade doesn't really exist...
Started by RaymondRife
Seems like a lot of good info on this forum. I'm always open to learning more. Thanks for having me!!
Started by MountainMan
I just found this site looking forward to learning more
Started by hawk111567
Hello all, I am joining as a prospective knife and general Blacksmith Hobbyist. I have found a little Forge in the Attic of my 1850's Old Ivory...
Started by seldomseen
Just found this resource...looks great. fairly new to Blacksmithing ( 5 years) but have done a lot. Also a glass artist ( fusing, stained,...
Started by CaptainLann
First off I’m a hobby woodworker/ carver that got into Blacksmithing so I could make the hardware I was having to buy from substandard sources. I...
Started by GrumpyBiker
Hello All! Newbie-never-struck-hot-metal guy here from Augusta Georgia! I've always wanted to try but never had the opportunity until now to kind of...
Started by Rreardon227
Hi, Im Jacob. I have had long time passion for making things and metal work since working in artist classes in college. At times I have found myself...
Started by Jacob Elmslie
Hello everyone! New member from New Mexico here. I’m just getting started and learning how to manage my coal forge and move metal. I look forward...
Started by RaginEskimo
Hello all new member here looking for some local metal workers for conversation and ideas I do a fair amount of modern metal work at my job and in my...
Started by Mike Westbrook
I am Wayne Coe. I am an Artist Blacksmith who makes a few knives each year. I registered on this forum when it first got started but never became...
Started by Wayne Coe
I was first told about a Blacksmithing Group in Williams Grove, PA by William Smith. He was organizing a Blacksmithing Group at the Early Americam...
Started by Brian LeGrand LeGrand Adventu
Just wanted to say hello and say that I look forward to learning from the forum and seeing everyone's projects. I'm currently just starting my...
Started by C-Spec25
New to the forum. Hi. Love to make. Love to learn. New to blacksmithing. Guess that means I'm an expert Greensmith!
Started by Grandadz Forge
Hello all, New to the forum, looking to get some information on some bigger equipment. Currently have a 25 Lb. Little Giant that I am looking to...
Started by Doug N.
Hello All, I come from a long line of folks, who enjoy picking for iron, wood and rust, for fun. We've never invested a lot of money (because we...
Started by Ironpicker64
Hello I'm in Phoenixville pennsylvania, and I'm looking to get started with blacksmithing.
Started by Pfeiffer5212
Hello, I am an old guy trying to learn a new hobby. I moved to SoCal, just north of San Diego, from Gloucester, MA, miss the water and the winter,...
Started by Scrambler82
Hello from sunny Sydney. Looking forward to read all about your experiences and share some of mine. Marc
Started by Marc
Hello all! Brand new to the craft, I know nothing but metal is hard and when it comes out of the fire it's hot! I've been watching YouTube videos...
Started by IronHead
Hello, Just registered, from New Mexico
Started by Waynem
Jim from the middle of Minnesota. Interested in learning to forge blades and motorcycle parts.
Started by Metalbender
Hello magnet from N E England im an Engineer for my job but i love to tinker in my smithy down the garden. Ive been collecting blacksmith gear for...
Started by magnet
Went to a local "learn to blacksmith for a day" last year, and got totally hooked. Started collecting tools on eBay, found a decent...
Started by Pining4
Just like to say hello. Just starting out,know just enough to be dangerous. Though I've got a million question I'll try not to cover the same ground...
Started by Duce
Hello, Just signed up for my first class next month. always been interested in Blacksmithing but now I have the time and $ to start. I've been...
Started by metalninja
I am tryin to set up blacksmith equipment. I have never done any actual blacksmithing, but I have worked with iron most of my life. At this time I am...
Started by confederatemule
John from Calgary saying hi. I've got coal, steel, an anvil and a portable forge with a hand crank blower. I just need to light a fire under my butt.
Started by johnnielsen
Howdy, I am a geezer with a hammer. Been smithing about 17 years now, I volunteer as a historical interpreter (blacksmith) ar Washington on the...
Started by Hammerhand
Just bought my first forge and made my first project (rebar tongs). They are SO bad. Oh well, I'm starting on a new pair now, but during the...
Started by theengel
Just heard about this forum on the "BlacksmitHER" podcast and thought I would drop in and check out the forum and say hi
Started by Unregistered
Just dropped in to say Hi. I hope that you all have a great year ahead.
Started by retter
Hello I'm a journey men pipe welder who is really starting to enjoy workin with a forge and an anvil.
Started by Bubba682
I have a few hammers and know nothing.
Started by bcarver
Stumbled across this forum. When younger, when in college, worked for a number of welders. Have some skills that way. At ren-fairs, re-enactions,...
Started by WolfBrother
just a shout out to all the smiths here, i have always wanted to get into becoming a smith my self and finally i have reached that time and means in...
Started by pronne
Hello from north Idaho
Started by wonkydog
hello my name is berend
Started by beermeneer
Hi my name is Rickardo and I am from Vancouver. I just joined up, thought I would pop in and say hi
Started by Rickardo
Hi Folks. I've been lurking for a while...decide to chime in. My name is Paul. I built my first forge from a wok and the wife's hairdryer about 9...
Started by mountaintop hammer
Hi! Getting my smithy running as a beginner And learning every day
Started by Terje Tiger'n Tetlien
Been blacksmithing since 1985 Check out the web site Mwolfeblacksmith.com Thanks....
Started by Mike Wolfe
Hello! just registered. i'm 63 and live in tennessee. have my grandfathers old 140 some-odd lb. anvil, and ten or twelve assorted hammers, a nice...
Started by alicecooper
Heya guys, just wanted to introduce myself and maybe get a couple questions in. My name is Travis and I've been eyeing at armor craft for a few years...
Started by Achimasi
Greetings and hello from Georgia! (The state, not the country) Glad to have found this forum filled with you fine folk. I'm a bit of an amateur...
Started by Kado
Hi All I am a disability pensioner and I am wanting to learn a new skill and since I was in the watchmaking/jewellery trade (as an assistant before...
Started by ShenLun
Greetin's y'all! Been lurking here for a few days, learning what I could. I am an aspiring bladesmith with zero experience. I know I'm starting...
Started by LetsGoViking
New here figured I'd do the obligatory introduction. I'm considering building a forge this summer to trty something new. so I figured I'd look into...
Started by RustDeamon
Hi everyone, I live in Southern Tennessee near Chattanooga. I'm a member of the Choo Choo Forge with a bunch of great guys. I have finished the...
Started by Metalmelt
North Central Ohio. I conduct blacksmithing classes for Ohio Historical Connection/Society near Canton Ohio. Three class levels. I enjoy restoring...
Started by SW Reynolds
Hi, I'm Steve. Ice Broken! No really I'm new to the hobby. I put together a little brake drum forge inserted into a 30g drum. with 2' of 3 inch...
Started by Steve Meyer
Well I believe that I joined this site within days of its inception but had forgotten all about it until recently. I will have to stay a lot more in...
Started by Yesteryear Forge
Hey guys, I'm a amateur who's been trying to get into the hobby for about a year now. through various trials and tribulations I'm now looking to make...
Started by Vullgaren
Hello all I am just starting to get stuff together to make an anvil and a forge. So far I have 2 two foot railroad rails I got for free and a large...
Started by jls191
Just found forum im live in s.c been going down black smithing rabbit hole for 2 months now built a small forge gonna get a anvil soon made knife so...
Started by Porterboy
Hey Everyone, I've been learning about Japanese bladesmithing techniques for a little while now. i would like to put those to work in the next few...
Started by SaiyoHitoKnives
Just in search of information. Have been interested in knife making and blacksmithing for most of my life, would like to explore it alil further.
Started by ChrisSquires
Hello all! My son is fascinated by swords and armor. I suppose that is something that almost all boys go through. But his fascination seems to be...
Started by williamrice
I was recommended to join this forum by a youtuber with a channel name OrionsAnvil. I am currently 15 years old and I love blacksmithing,...
Started by Anthony Strazhnikov
I am a brand new member of the forum. While I have been practicing welding and blacksmith work (fabricating knives , and tools of all description)for...
Started by CuttingEdge
Hello, fellow smiths! It's good to see an active site out in the wild internet. I'm Skarzs, a cave troll crouched in his cave while it snows...
Started by Skarzs the Cave Troll
Just found this forum and thought I'd say Hi. I've been smithing for about 18 years and full time for 12.
Started by mtforge
http://www.blacksmither.com/episode-50-victor-plitt-a-new-online-blacksmith-forum/ I come to joy with you all from this link. ...
Started by สายลมลอย นะ สวนขี้คร้าน
Good day members. I am new on this forum. My interest is to forge with steel cable items like cutlery. I will try my hand at cable forge butcher...
Started by Gert Odendaal
Hello all. My name is Jake (although im known by some as Ducky). I live in western GA and used to do daily blacksmithing. From tools, to S hooks,...
Started by Duckwalk
Hello, I'm a complete dummy when it comes to blacksmithing . The reason i registered is because a question i have regarding a hand forged dragon...
Started by Cel71
Just finished first day of smithing with newly built gas forge with my 12 year old son...found the site looking for burner ideas.
Started by Steve Shepherd
Good morning all, Just joined the site this morning after looking around a bit.I've been want to try my hand at blacksmith and knife making...
Started by Rhodyfish
Howdy, I'm building a forge from an old barbecue. I lined it with clay and ash, and I have a piece of 1 1/2 pipe with a hair dryer attached. I...
Started by ironman.x5600
Hello from rural Arkansas.
Started by Rickratt
A beginner from Georgia
Started by crackerjack
Hello, As I said in the title, I am a school student studying blacksmithing as a South Australian Research Project subject. I have posted a link to...
Hello everyone. I just found this forum after looking to see if there were only 5 episodes of "Forged in Fire"? I loved that series. I have...
Started by DPOOLE166
Hello all, My name is Dustin and I am new to blacksmithing. I caught the bug a few months ago and have been gearing up to smash some metal. So far...
Started by Dustin Stephens
Hi my name is Al . I'm new to blacksmiths I have a small forge that burns coal and no anvil yet. I have a good back ground in welding and woodworking...
Started by Ryedog
I was surfing and suddenly i found this forum! I am Dani and I am from Spain, I work for a great company that works with creating different ...
Hello everybody. My name is Anthony and I've been pounding hot steel for about 9 months. The journey started for me when I bought a multi part knife...
Started by Anthony San Miguel
Hi there ,my name is Rob and live in the England , Freely admit I know very little about blacksmithing .At the moment I am building my forge and cant...
Started by RobWilson
Been getting interested in making knives and figured this would be the place for insight and tips on getting me started. I just picked up an anvil...
Started by freeloader700
Hello, I recently moved back to the greater philly area. I was stationed down in Florida with the navy and got set up in the steamfitters Union...
Started by Patsoxriot
So, here I am, at the edge of the world, barely hanging on Texas (the border's about twenty miles, but it FEELS closer). Moved up here ten years...
Started by kalindras
I'm a retired Manufacturing Engineer, who's kind of "backed into" Blacksmithing, ... as a "hobby". ( Though perhaps it was...
Started by SmoothBore
Hey everyone, just wanted to "meet" you all and say hello. I've been interested in Blacksmithing for as long as I can remember because of...
Started by ZaxmyththeBlaxmyth
Just another hobby blacksmith from south of the Mason Dixon line. Got a relatively new shop geared for forging and wood working with the kids. Just...
Started by NorrinRadd
New to the forum. I guess I'll share a little about myself. I've sold welding supplies since the '90's and several years ago accidentally stumbled...
Started by jmccustomknives
Greetings from western New York. Have been on "that other smithing forum" for several years and it's a great forum but I'm glad I found...
Started by Ferrous Beuler
Just picked up my issue of Backwoodsman magazine and saw the classified for this forum. My self and my son in law tinker a bit with making a few...
Started by dedubya
I was at the library today looking at the latest edition of Backwoodsman, one of my favorite magazines, and saw the web address for this site. I...
Started by Ohio Rusty
So as this is my first time on the forum I would like to introduce myself. I'm (lets stick with the user name) IAC which stands for Iron Age Crafts....
Started by IAC
STRANGE TWISTS AND TURNS IN LIFE Stuart Geisler Editor of The Burholme Stamp Club Newsletter As a ten year old boy, I was full of intellectual...
Started by Snake Creek Forge
I would tell you the first time I saw a smith working was when my horse pumpkin was shod by a local farrier. That was 42 years ago. I stood back as...
Started by Hank Rearden
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