[TheForge] re-new topic- tools for journeyman.

Mon Jul 28 21:07:04 2003

My favorite beginning book is "Edge of the Anvil"  by I believe Jack
Andrews.  Really good reading and thoroughly knowledgeable about the
subject.

Rick Crawford at Rafter Lazy C
Home of Rick's Forge and LEM the Wonder Mule
In the middle of Northern Illinois
http://www.rafterlazyc.com
[email protected]

and Yes I also have vised and vices

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dragons Watch Forge" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, July 28, 2003 1:29 PM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] re-new topic- tools for journeyman.

> Along this line, this week end I was approached by a young man (15) and
> his mother to apprentice under me.  As he seemed genuine I am willing to
> work with him awhile.  To get him started I would like to recommend a
> good beginning blacksmiths book that is still in print, such as from
> Norm or somewhere.  Any suggestions?
>
> Larry
>
> Dan Tull wrote:
>
> >You being an engineer , I had to take you literally.
> >Have need of a swage block for dishing spoons? I have in stock!
> >bending forks? scroll pliers and tongs? Also in stock.
> >Spring fuller for that nice hourglass isolator?
> >Ac stick welder? Spring swages for  acorns, balls, etc.
> >Six  Dewalt side grinders ( rock,sand disc,flat wire wheel, cup
brush,zizs
> >wheel, flap sander)?
> >It's amazing how much time I waisted changing wheels.
> >
> >
> >
> >>>lowing tools:
> >>>
> >>>Chop saw blade for my skill wood saw
> >>>Cutting hardy
> >>>A small assortment of hammers
> >>>A small assortment of tongs
> >>>An anvil (of course)
> >>>Vices (metal<G>)
> >>>Stumps
> >>>