[TheForge] Advice for a beginner.

[CGRAF]

It is counter intuitive, but I doubt cement would add enough to the mass 
to make a difference. The density of the rail is far greater.

Mike Graf

On 8/26/2013 3:52 PM, Carrie Haag wrote:
> 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?
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> 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?
>>>
>>> --
>>> Carrie Haag
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