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[gertmes]

Hi, I'm new here. Can't wait to get started. I'm a beginner bladesmith.

[Jon]

Hi gertmes - welcome to HomemadeTools.net

What's next up on your project list?

[gertmes]

Jon, I have to finish casting my forges and furnace. I figured whilst I'm at it I might as well go ahead and make enough to last me till retirement. Hopefully I'll be able to do casting, blades, damascus and armour. I haven't made a knife in five years (had to put all on hold to finish postgrads). Thanks for the warm welcome.

[kbalch]

Hi gertmes,

Welcome!

Lots of forging (the good kind!) going on around here. I love Damascus blades; can't wait to see your work!

Have you chosen a furnace/forge design?

Ken

[DIYer]

Hello gertmes, you've got an interesting hobby and like Ken, love looking at the patterns made from layered steel. Hope to see samples of your craft sooner rather than later.