[TheForge] 2004 Resolution, Intro & Advice Needed

Sat Jan 10 21:10:01 2004

well first I would have as large of a building as I could afford/fit. the
one thing bad about large space is you will fill it up with stuff. The one
thing good about large space is that you would fill it with stuff :-) after
that a good solid large anvil. you can get away with smaller anvil but you
will always be looking to up size. plan your shop for growth. think about
having enough electric that you can run a large motor or welder.   I would
not try to buy every thing you need right away but get them as you need it.
so for me the big need would be space to work then good lights and electric
for welder as such.
Dan Scheid
"You ask a mare.
You tell a gelding.
You have a conversation with a stallion"
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Hi & Happy 2004.  I've been an avid "Lurker" on the The Forge for a while
now.  Thanks to all for the ongoing education & entertainment!  Ries, my
initial interest was sparked by your mask that was exhibited at the Kaewyn
Gallery in Bothell, WA a couple of years ago -- WOW!

My metal work is nothing more than dabbling at this point.  However, my New
Year's resolution is to set up an active shop where I can get a little more
serious.  My past experience has been through blacksmithing classes.  I've
made a variety of small to medium sized items  (sampler, table base, garden
gate, etc).   We are building a new house in western Virginia & my dear
husband has agreed that I can have a shop.  In trade, I agreed to a nice
sized garage for his toys.

My question to TheForgeList is.....if you were building a shop & wanted to
have good basic equipment for artistic metal working, what would you
recommend in terms of size, equipment requirements, etc.  Sorry to say,
money will be an issue, so I'd like to separate "must haves" from "nice to
haves".  I'm looking for any advice including size of building, electrical &
plumbing needs, hand tools, power tools, etc.

Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.  Bettina Wehner

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