Hello George And welcome. Hope you can make it to a Hammer-inn or a School some day. Good place to meet new friends and learn so much. Anthon...

Hello Jesse I think everyone has made something that they were not pleased with, but it is a start. And with the will to do better on the next i...

Evan Excuse me I do not mean to but in on your question to Joshua. I run my vertical forge on 4 psi, I can run it on higher psi but there is no nee...

Evan I have built two forges. First forge is a horizontal forge with ventura burners that I also made. This forge is very good for general forging....

Adam Welcome to the ABS,and thank you for your service. May God bless you and your family. It is an honor to have you and the many others that are v...

Good morning Thaddeus. Happy Thanksgiving. It sounds as if you are on a very good start. The members here are the best. I know you will enjoy being ...

And a good day to you Ben. Sounds like you are on the right track,and it is good to have a master smith close to you. Many do not. You might try getti...

This is one of the best and most helpful threads I have seen and read in a while. Very well explained and shown in the photos and graphics. Than...

Glad to have you. The school or a hammer-inn is a grate chance to meet and learn. I hope you enjoy. Anthony Griggs

Thanks to all for the up dates on Joe May God bless you Suzanne for your loving support. And may God bless Joe with a complete recovery. Anthon...

Welcome. The knowledge and willingness to help you improve, and educate you in proper techniques for making the best knife that can be made of steel...

Most of all the blacksmith instructors at the club will start you out with hammer techniques, taper, and drawing out, making S hooks, learning to use ...

Check out and try to find a blacksmithing club. Most states have one. Here in Oklahoma we have the Saltfork Craftsman Artist-Blacksmith Association....

Lin, all very good. I love axes,and is on my list to try and make someday. I made a hammer back in the Spring,and it turned out very good, at least th...

Welcome Dean. If you can, make a date to go to a hammer-in. Besides meeting some grate people, you can learn so much more.