Monday, July 4, 2011

Tailgating Section


Subscribers to this blog are encouraged, for free, to  buy and sell items related to blacksmithing.  Business done between subscribers of this blog is not the responsibility of the site owner.  Folks wanting to buy particular blacksmith tools are also encouraged to place advertising on this thread to that effect.  I have up for sale, right now, two 200 pound Bradley Triphammers, complete, with 7 1/2 horsepower electric motors and Bradley factory manufactured motor stands.  These hammers are both complete, except for the fact that the wooden helves need replacing, which is not a difficult thing to do.  One is an upright helve hammer, the other one is an horizontal helve hammer.  The price for either one is $4500.00.  The property on which they are both located has a crane to lift either hammer onto a flatbed truck.  These hammers are located in Pennsylvania, not far from the Turnpike.  If interested, email me at stampmanstuart@juno.com

Beginner's Corner

Anyone trying to blacksmith, without formal training, has to learn through trial and error, unless there is someone to answer questions.  This thread is being created so that new blacksmiths, beginners, and even advanced blacksmiths can ask questions about techniques, equipment, and how to start.  No question is silly, and advanced blacksmiths like myself will be more than glad to answer your questions. 

Welcome!

Hello, my name is Stuart Geisler.  I have created this blog to introduce the Historic Craft of Blacksmithing to  beginners of all ages.  As you can see, the fire within me, and my forge, still burns brightly.  Folks navigating this blog are encouraged to ask questions, which will be answered by experienced blacksmiths like myself.  No question is too simple, so please do not feel intimidated.  Every blacksmith who ever swung a hammer was a beginner once, and every last practicioner of this craft has something to share!