Finally joined the club. MABA that is :) - Blacksmithing, General ...
Mar 10, 2012 · Me and my son went to the event in Rives Junction ( north of Jackson Michigan). was a good turn out, must have been 50 people there to watch the twisting demos. while I was there I …
Mankel anvil - Anvils, Swage Blocks, and Mandrels - I Forge Iron
Nov 12, 2012 · Being from MI, I'd love to buy a Mankel anvil. Other than watching Craigslist, does anyone know a good place to pick one up?
Welding pipe onto flat surfaces - I Forge Iron
Nov 17, 2010 · Try putting a 30 degree bevel on your pipe first. This should help. As far as welding where they intersect. There is a method called the Claydon joint. It is a great way to intersect pipe …
Advice for beginner! - Blacksmithing, General Discussion - I Forge Iron
Dec 10, 2007 · What would be the best piece advice you could give a beginner blacksmith/metalworker? What's the worst part of it? The best? I'd like responses.
Moving to East Michigan - Blacksmithing, General Discussion - I Forge …
Jul 20, 2009 · You should definitely join MABA (MABA, Michigan Artist Blacksmith Association), it is a great organization with lots of helpful people. Are you moving to Detroit or one of the surrounding …
Blacksmith coal in Michigan - I Forge Iron
Jan 27, 2015 · So I am in Michigan for the week right outside of Flint and we are running low on coal at home. I found a supplier in Flint called Streat Fuel and Storage Company that sells "Blacksmithing …
25 most important tools/resources for a beginning blacksmith
Feb 4, 2012 · We are members of both MABA & IBA (Michigan & Indiana). We have the basic equipment already, and Lilly has a blacksmith teacher that she is seeing for her industrial arts credit …