[TheForge] tools try again

[Dan Tull]

http://www.iforgeiron.com/Blueprints/BP0034Advice_for_New_Blacksmiths/BP-0034Advice_For_New_Blacksmiths.htm
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From: "Dan Tull" <dantull at numail.org>
To: "Sponsored by ABANA" <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 11, 2006 10:12 AM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] tools


> Jesse,
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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Jesse Seipel" <jsguardian at hotmail.com>
> To: <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 11, 2006 2:55 AM
> Subject: Re: [TheForge] tools
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>> To answer your question:  Right now I just want to take raw metal, heat 
>> it up, and shape it.  In to what?  Well, I'll tell you when I'm finished 
>> what it is that I made. :)  What I make is not important to me right now. 
>> . . making it IS.  I have alot to learn, and I have found I learn best by 
>> doing. I guess in the near future I'll be hunting down a hard surface, a 
>> means of holding hot metal, a hammer of sorts, and using my BBQ as it was 
>> never intended. :)
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>> As I mentioned, if anyone has extra tools the would be willing to sell or 
>> give away, please let me know.
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>> Also, I have a limited amount of space in my yard, and was hoping someone 
>> might have a good idea as to making a contained fire to heat metal. 
>> Something roughly 4 foot cubed.
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>> Thank you,
>> ~Jesse
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>>>From: "Jerry Frost" <frosty at customcpu.com>
>>>Reply-To: Sponsored by ABANA <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
>>>To: "Sponsored by ABANA" <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
>>>Subject: Re: [TheForge] tools
>>>Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 20:44:18 -0800
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>>>Welcome aboard Jesse:
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>>>It's been a while since anyone asked the minimum tool list question. 
>>>There isn't one best answer, so much depends on what you want to do.
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>>>The shortest list some think I'm being flipant giving is, you need a: 
>>>fire, something heavy to beat against, something to hold hot metal and a 
>>>hammer. It's the bare truth.
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>>>On the other hand you may want to get into forging wagon or gun parts and 
>>>need a goodly list of tools.
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>>>For the beginner the list is closer to the former than the latter. You 
>>>need something for an anvil, a couple feet of RR track makes a decent 
>>>anvil. Vise grips were invented by a blacksmith tired of dropping work 
>>>from tongs. A selection of ball pein hammers can be had from Harbor 
>>>Frieght for around $15 +S&H. A 2lb. cross pein is a good addition too. 
>>>Don't try swinging much more than a 2lb. hammer till you've developed 
>>>good technique, even then it's not a great idea.
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>>>The forge can be as simple as an old BBQ and a hair drier or as complex 
>>>and space age as you like. Coal, coke, charcoal and propane are the most 
>>>common forge fuels. Once we know more about what you intend you'll be 
>>>showered with ideas, pics and forge plans.
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>>>So, tell us more about what you want to do and we'll be more than happy 
>>>to tell you all about it. <grin>
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>>>Again, Welcome Jesse.
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>>>Frosty
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>>>If it ain't forged
>>>it ain't real.
>>>Wrought iron is.
>>>The FrostWorks
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>>>Meadow Lakes, AK.
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>>>http://www.artmetalradio.com/
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>>>From: "Jesse Seipel" <jsguardian at hotmail.com>
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>>>>Does anyone have any recommendations on specificly what type of 
>>>>Hammer/Tongs/Anvil a beginer should be using?  Also, does anyone have 
>>>>and of these items they would be willing to sell or give away?
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