[TheForge] tools

Tue Jul 11 15:21:06 EDT 2006

I am in Billings Montana


>From: "Chris Kilpatrick" <crimsonkil at lycos.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: Tue, 11 Jul 2006 10:05:14 -0500
>
>What part of the country are you in?
>
>Chris K.
>
>p.s.:  My current forge is 13"x9"x9", add a propane tank and that is all 
>the space it takes.
>
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Jesse Seipel" <jsguardian at hotmail.com>
> > To: theforge at mailman.qth.net
> > Subject: RE: [TheForge] tools
> > Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2006 06:59:14 +0000
> >
> >
> > Unfortunatly for me the nearest smith is about 2 hours away, and
> > with 2 small children and only 1 car, I cant really travel much.  I
> > have attempted to contact the nearest smiths, but to little result.
> >   Oh well...I can still heat up a chunk of metal in BBQ and pound
> > on it till I get something I like.  Eventually I'll have a forge to
> > call my own. :)
> >
> > ~Jesse
> >
> >
> > > From: "Dan Brewer" <danqualman at gmail.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 22:33:41 -0700
> > >
> > > I suggest that you visit a few blacksmiths in your area, read some 
>books
> > > continue to read the posts here. Look on craigslist in your area. The 
>news
> > > paper.  Farm auctions estate sales for tools.  When you have decided 
>what
> > > you want to make start with the collection of tools that you have.  
>You will
> > > find as we all have that you will never have all the tools that you 
>want but
> > > you will have enough to get most jobs done.  Some tools you can make 
>and
> > > some you will have to buy or barter for.  But start with the books. 
>They are
> > > a way to learn a lot that you can put into practice later.
> > >
> > > Dan in Auburn
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> > > [mailto:theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jerry Frost
> > > Sent: Monday, July 10, 2006 9:44 PM
> > > To: Sponsored by ABANA
> > > Subject: Re: [TheForge] tools
> > >
> > > Welcome aboard Jesse:
> > >
> > > 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.
> > >
> > > 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.
> > >
> > > On the other hand you may want to get into forging
> > > wagon or gun parts and need a goodly list of tools.
> > >
> > > 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.
> > >
> > > 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.
> > >
> > > So, tell us more about what you want to do and we'll be
> > > more than happy to tell you all about it. <grin>
> > >
> > > Again, Welcome Jesse.
> > >
> > > Frosty
> > > -------------------------------
> > > If it ain't forged
> > > it ain't real.
> > > Wrought iron is.
> > > The FrostWorks
> > >
> > > Meadow Lakes, AK.
> > >
> > > http://www.artmetalradio.com/
> > >
> > > From: "Jesse Seipel" <jsguardian at hotmail.com>
> > >
> > >
> > > > 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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