Here's a blacksmithing thread Derek.

If there is anybody here who does a little smithing, or has a smithing question this is the place. I am new at smithing but I can answer most questions. For me smithing is kind of an extension of timber framing as I will be making hardware for my own buildings and eventually for buildings for other people. I volunteer at Hancock Shaker Village, which is a great experience just by itself. All of the smiths there are really good, and have been teaching me.

Dave