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Lippyp · 09-11-2002, 07:23 AM

I am currently training to be a Blacksmith after 15 years in the IT industry. Believe me, the first time you pick up a piece of iron that has just cooled from Red to black by the wrong end is generally the last time you do it! The good thing about being a smith is that you always have a big tub of cold water close-by to shove your hand in immediately. The other good thing is that you're unlikely to end up with roasted chestnuts as you wear a thick leather apron!

Also watch out when welding if you have any fine steel wool lying around, that stuff burns real well when a welding spark hits it. Unexpected fires teach you to be tidier in the garage!

09-11-2002, 07:23 AM	#9
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	I am currently training to be a Blacksmith after 15 years in the IT industry. Believe me, the first time you pick up a piece of iron that has just cooled from Red to black by the wrong end is generally the last time you do it! The good thing about being a smith is that you always have a big tub of cold water close-by to shove your hand in immediately. The other good thing is that you're unlikely to end up with roasted chestnuts as you wear a thick leather apron! Also watch out when welding if you have any fine steel wool lying around, that stuff burns real well when a welding spark hits it. Unexpected fires teach you to be tidier in the garage! __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission Last edited by Lippyp; 09-11-2002 at 07:35 AM.