[TheForge] Re: Test mail

[Ron Childers]

Stephen, Bruce and Rick are gemuses; I thought I was the only one in the
world to notice that. (Aren't y'all afraid of being branded heretics?) 

Bealer is ok for a little cloudy history and a smattering of explanations of
"how to", but for beginning techniques, Andrews and McRaven (Country
Blacksmithing) are much better for hands-on, step X step to develop concept
and technique. Also, go to www.anvilfire.com and navigate to iforge. There
are a couple hundred step x step demos with measurements. Also, iforgeiron
and a number of others. Print these and you will have your own book.

 



-----Original Message-----
From: theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Freeman
Sent: Friday, October 28, 2005 8:55 AM
To: theforge at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [TheForge] Re: Test mail

In my opinion almost ANY other beginners book on blacksmithing is better
than Bealer's book, "The Art of Blacksmithing."  Bealer's writing was
inspirational to a lot of people, but he ran a bit loose on the facts.
Treat it as a good read, then look for facts elsewhere.

There are now many books available, not just Jack Andrews',  "The Edge Of
The Anvil" and  "The New Edge Of The Anvil" (both good books).  Do a search
on amazon.com for "blacksmithing".  Get back to us with questions before
spending a lot of money.  You're SURE to get opinons back from THIS group!

Bruce
NJ

>>> rick at smokyforge.com 10/28/2005 7:51:10 AM >>>
Hello Stephen and welcome -

    I like "The Art Of Blacksmithing" also, but in my opinion a much better 
book is the "New Edge Of The Anvil".  If you can get hold of that book, I 
think it is a much better teacher than the other book.  With many charts and

pictures, it really tells a guy how to get things done properly.

Best of Luck and we'll be expecting to hear good things from you 
occasionally,

Rick Crawford at Rafter Lazy C
  Home of Smoky Forge and Lem the Wonder Mule
   In the middle of Northern Illinois

    http://www.smokyforge.com 
     rick at smokyforge.com 



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Stephen Viola" <stephen.viola at gmail.com>
To: <mspencer at tallships.ca>; "The Forge" <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, October 28, 2005 2:06 AM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] Re: Test mail


Hi Mike,
Well I live on the south west coast of Finland in a small city called
Turku. Actually we had the tall ships race here not so long ago..
(reference to your e-mail address).

<clip>

That's pretty much it in a big nutshell. I can tell you more when I
find out more :o)

If and when I have interesting projects on the go I will post
photographs online and email the link here.

Stephen




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