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Old 12-12-2015, 04:33 AM
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Nothing to add to what Ray and Doug have to say. These are the things all of us have to learn - eventually through trial and error - or up front like you have the opportunity to do at this juncture. The "Net" is a wonderful tool and info source, but also provides us with a lot of not so good and just plain bad info as well. You're in good hands here if you take the time to read and understand.
Do not get discouraged, this is a very challenging and rewarding art form to get right. Just got to do it.

By all means accept the association invite. There always seem to be a lot of makers in the collector groups I have known. If not, they will definitely be able to put you in touch with some of the local makers. Those kind of connections are tremendously helpful toward your learning curve. You will find, as here, most makers are very forthwith on information and direction.

You will most likely have problems getting accurate readings with the IR T-meter in your forge as it is designed due to hot/cold spots that will exist even in the steel you are cooking. It will help you understand what is basically going on in your forge in general, but that's about it.


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