[TheForge] Advice for a beginner.

[Mike Mastrangelo]

Maybe some simple tools for tending your fire, or perhaps some chisels . . .


On 8/26/13, Carrie Haag <grddog85 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 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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