[TheForge] Forge alternatives

[Michael H. Murphy]

I'll second that -- anything by Wayne Goddard on bladesmithing is worth
reading.

Murf

> -----Original Message-----
> From: theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:theforge-
> bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Lynn Emrich
> Sent: Monday, September 20, 2004 8:01 AM
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> Subject: Re: [TheForge] Forge alternatives
> 
> Welcome to the list Jason. Be sure to log onto
> BladeForum also.
> Look for the "one brick forge". Lots of help is
> available but start with reading, a lot! Get your
> hands on Wayne Goddard's book "The 50 dollar Knife
> Shop". It will adict you, and there's no cure.
> Lynn
> 
> --- Jayson Bailey <moonshot at mho.com> wrote:
> 
> > Hello, I just joined this list.
> >
> > I'm trying to get into blacksmithing, and more
> > specifically,
> > bladesmithing.  I'm not sure how practical getting a
> > forge would be for me
> > in terms of cost and where I live.  By where I live,
> > I mean in good 'ole
> > suburbia.  I have a tiny backyard and a small
> > garage.
> >
> > I've read that you can use an acetylene torch to
> > heat metal.  Since this is
> > smokeless it seems like it may be a good idea for
> > me.  It would also, if
> > I'm not mistaken, be good for cutting metal.
> >
> > Will an acetylene torch work?  Are there other
> > alternatives?  I'm on a
> > fairly tight budget right now.  My dad has most of
> > the other stuff I'd
> > need, including an anvil.
> >
> > Thanks much,
> > Jayson Bailey
> > Castle Rock, CO
> >
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