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I really want to get into blacksmithing, but I live in a residential neighborhood and I'm concerned that my neighbors might not appreciate me hammering out iron much.
I live in a residential neighborhood. I do it half in my garage half out. Haven't had any complaints, though a couple had said they were worried about the fire from the forge. But that's just the media instilled fear of fire that is rampant in our society. The hammer blows really arn't all that loud and its interspersed by silence as you get the metal hot again, so it won't come up against any noise ordinances.
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[–] cmor88 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I really want to get into blacksmithing, but I live in a residential neighborhood and I'm concerned that my neighbors might not appreciate me hammering out iron much.
[–] TheKobold [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I live in a residential neighborhood. I do it half in my garage half out. Haven't had any complaints, though a couple had said they were worried about the fire from the forge. But that's just the media instilled fear of fire that is rampant in our society. The hammer blows really arn't all that loud and its interspersed by silence as you get the metal hot again, so it won't come up against any noise ordinances.
[–] cmor88 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Thank you for your response. This is encouraging to hear.
[–] piratse 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Looking better bro!
[–] TheKobold [S] ago
Thanks.
[–] WhiteRonin 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
You have improved!
2 has the best leaf and 4 has the best loop (or what ever you call it).
[–] TheKobold [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Thanks. Practice makes perfect. Might do some more tomorrow after I try to make a piece for my dad for his compost tumbler.
[–] WhiteRonin 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I’m an honest type and rather say what I like with meaning rather than blow sugar up asses.
Are you having trouble with consistency or with the metal being different?
[–] TheKobold [S] ago
Part 1
This is great practice for forming points, shoulders, drawing out material, precision, scrolling, rounding out square stock, and tempering.