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can anyone direct me to a blacksmith forum?  Thanks
Reply:Probably the best one I've found so far. There are at least a dozen or so members here that are members there as well that I'm aware of. There are a bunch of blade forums as well, but that's not really my interest in blacksmithing, The guys at IFI can point you to them though.http://www.iforgeiron.com/Anvilfire has a bunch of good info.http://www.anvilfire.com/ABANA's sitehttp://www.abana.org/I can dig around in my links on the other computer later and dig up some other sites with good info, but IFI is probably the best forum I've found..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:ABANA has different organizations in many states. (CBA in Ca ). It is the best place to start. They usually have several meetings a year which are a lot of fun to go to.
Reply:Those are the top three sites imho. Blacksmithing is welding too! It's the original welding discipline.Arcon Workhorse 300MSPowcon 400SMTPowcon SM400 x 2Powcon SM3001968 SA200 Redface1978 SA250 DieselMiller Super 32P FeederPre 1927 American 14" High Duty LatheK&T Milwaukee 2H Horizontal MillBryan
Reply:I just started last November. A lot of fun, challenging, intense, fulfilling. Should have started 50 years ago. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Reply:Thanks  men  I appreciate the information
Reply:Unless you get a power hammer, which I will someday, I don't think a guys elbow could last that long. I was giving a serious beat down on some 1 1/8" axle shaft to make a punch the other day. I called a truce and haven't been back. Kinda scared. Got about 1/4 way done and started sobbing. Half way through I was hiding in the corner waiting for it to look away so I could run out the door.  Originally Posted by papasmirfI just started last November. A lot of fun, challenging, intense, fulfilling. Should have started 50 years ago. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Reply:Originally Posted by blawlessUnless you get a power hammer, which I will someday, I don't think a guys elbow could last that long. I was giving a serious beat down on some 1 1/8" axle shaft to make a punch the other day. I called a truce and haven't been back. Kinda scared. Got about 1/4 way done and started sobbing. Half way through I was hiding in the corner waiting for it to look away so I could run out the door.
Reply:I recommend not letting your 12 yr old be the striker on a good anvil. He's already 5'9" 210lbs. Coaches were eyeing him for football 2 yrs ago. Anyway there might be an extra ding(divot) in the formerly pristine face of my anvil. If he gets the hand eye deal down I'll be good for a while. Originally Posted by shortfuseThat's when you find a good friend with a good eye and a sledge hammer as a striker and let HIM do the hammering......
Reply:the work done by some of these old time blacksmith's is nothing short of amazing. most un-informed people think of horse shoes when they hear the word blacksmith. these artists made everything from clock springs to nail welded shotgun barrels. most even made their own tools besides.i.u.o.e. # 15queens, ny and sunny fla
Reply:Originally Posted by blawlessUnless you get a power hammer, which I will someday, I don't think a guys elbow could last that long. I was giving a serious beat down on some 1 1/8" axle shaft to make a punch the other day. I called a truce and haven't been back. Kinda scared. Got about 1/4 way done and started sobbing. Half way through I was hiding in the corner waiting for it to look away so I could run out the door.
Reply:I don't have a mean face anymore. My relentless cussing has no affect either. Originally Posted by weldermikeOh cmon now. It only took me a hour and about 3000 blows to form the end of this 1" square by hand. Put your mean face on and get at it!