[TheForge] Advice for a beginner.

[John switzer]

Actually making s hooks free hand without relying on the horn would be good prcatice.  I would start with a rake and poker for your forge.  And really the rebar may be worse than nothing.  It is higher in carbon and will be harder to forge and that is very discouraging for a beginer.


-----Original Message-----
>From: Carrie Haag <grddog85 at gmail.com>
>Sent: Aug 26, 2013 11:52 AM
>To: Blacksmithing List Sponsored by ABANA <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
>Subject: [TheForge] Advice for a beginner.
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>I'm planning on starting my coal forge up for the first time in about a
>month.  I think I have enough coal for a small project.  I've made an "s"
>hook and a rather ugly leaf with the over site of a much more experienced
>smith.  I have a piece of rail road track, a forge, a cross pein hammer, a
>pair of vice grips, and a ton of rebar (not ideal I know but better than
>nothing for a beginner).  As the RR track doesn't have a horn I don't think
>I can make an "s" hook.  What projects would be a good starting point for
>the experience and equipment I have?
>
>-- 
>Carrie Haag
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John Switzer
Black Bear Forge
P.O. Box 4
Beulah, CO 81023