[TheForge] Advice for a beginner.

[Carrie Haag]

I hadn't thought to put the RR on end but with a little searching I found
this page http://www.anvilfire.com/21centbs/planfile/ I have a fairly long
piece of track, I'll measure it when I get home.  Do you think cement would
be a better option than building a wooden frame for it as is shown in the
example?


On Mon, Aug 26, 2013 at 2:47 PM, Mike Mastrangelo <
mikemastrangelo100 at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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?
> >
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Carrie Haag

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