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I am a woodworker interested in making chisels and other woodworking tools. I’ve got a little experience stick and gas welding and I’ve done a...
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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...
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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...
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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?
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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...
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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...
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Greetings from Southeastern Mo!
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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...
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Seems like a lot of good info on this forum. I'm always open to learning more. Thanks for having me!!
Started by MountainMan in Break the Ice. Say Hello
I just found this site looking forward to learning more
Started by hawk111567 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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...
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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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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. in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
Hello I'm in Phoenixville pennsylvania, and I'm looking to get started with blacksmithing.
Started by Pfeiffer5212 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
Hello from sunny Sydney. Looking forward to read all about your experiences and share some of mine. Marc
Started by Marc in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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...
Started by IronHead in Break the Ice. Say Hello
Hello, Just registered, from New Mexico
Started by Waynem in Break the Ice. Say Hello
Jim from the middle of Minnesota. Interested in learning to forge blades and motorcycle parts.
Started by Metalbender in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
Just dropped in to say Hi. I hope that you all have a great year ahead.
Started by retter in Break the Ice. Say Hello
Hello I'm a journey men pipe welder who is really starting to enjoy workin with a forge and an anvil.
Started by Bubba682 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
I have a few hammers and know nothing.
Started by bcarver in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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...
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Hello from north Idaho
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hello my name is berend
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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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
Hi! Getting my smithy running as a beginner And learning every day
Started by Terje Tiger'n Tetlien in Break the Ice. Say Hello
Been blacksmithing since 1985 Check out the web site Mwolfeblacksmith.com Thanks....
Started by Mike Wolfe in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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...
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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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
http://www.blacksmither.com/episode-50-victor-plitt-a-new-online-blacksmith-forum/ I come to joy with you all from this link. ...
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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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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...
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Hello from rural Arkansas.
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A beginner from Georgia
Started by crackerjack in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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...
Started by Patsoxriot in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
I'm a retired Manufacturing Engineer, who's kind of "backed into" Blacksmithing, ... as a "hobby". ( Though perhaps it was...
Started by SmoothBore in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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....
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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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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 in Break the Ice. Say Hello
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