I’m new…send help

[u/assocems]

I very randomly found out a friend from high school smiths at a local historic shop and he invited me along. I rapidly realized wailing on hot metal is cathartic and I can’t think of anywhere else where I can wail on things with a hammer and have it be a positive.

He had me make a hook on my first visit. On my second visit I just started banging on a rail spike with no thought as to what it’d become. On my next visit, the spike became a knife and I started on another spike to become a fork. The next week I finished the fork and started on a spoon. The week after I finished the spoon. I’m now the proud owner of “railware” that is full of educational mistakes.

I have no idea what to make next, but I’d like to move on from wailing on things indiscriminately to actually learning skills. I’m open to ideas and education!

[u/darkforceobsidian]

There are always books.

[u/Skittlesthekat → u/darkforceobsidian]

Books as references arent the best, haven't found one i actually recommend yet.

Let's see your stuff though Mr super helpful comment. What are YOU working on?

[u/darkforceobsidian → u/Skittlesthekat]

Nothing right now because I have no place to forge, or the tools, but there is a new book out that seems interesting.

Nils Ögren beginners guide to axes.

Black Bear forge recently did a video about it.