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The Elektric Anvil is an independent, "grass-roots" web project and aspiring E-Zine that is not funded by any organization or individuals other than the myself and the outside authors that contribute to this web site.

The intended purpose of this web site is the sharing of knowledge, education and to expose the art of the blacksmith and metalsmith to the general public. I do not take responsibility or assume liability for your use of any information contained herein. Metalsmithing is not an activity to be taken lightly. Prudence and common sense must always be foremost in any Metalsmith's mind before he or she picks up any tool. I do not manufacture, sell, warrant, or guarantee any of the tools, materials, or instructions contained in this web site. Articles and shop tips presented here have been taken from many sources and I do not necessarily test them.

I disclaim any responsibility or liability for damage or injuries as a result of any construction, design, use, manufacture or other activity undertaken as a result of the use or application of information contained in this web site. Please keep safety in mind always. It is up to you to run a safe shop.

Material from the Elektric Anvil may be freely copied and reproduced without permission for non-profit purposes, provided credit is given to the author and this website. Copyrighted materials may only be reproduced with the permission of the author.

Franklyn D. Garland
Author / Webmaster
The Celtic Knot
  • The Blacksmiths Compendium   ( 19 Articles )

    This is a collection of mailing list postings gleaned primarily from ABANA's "TheForge" mailing list. You could consider this an FAQ, except that it has been organized in a different fashion. Before reading or using any of the material posted here, please read the disclaimer .

    Threads of discussion have been pieced together from hundreds of postings and organized into a single document (according to topic). If you find an error or would like to make an addition to the contents of the compendium, please contact the Webmaster through the "Contact" link at the top of each page.

    Our thanks and gratitude to the many talented and knowledgeable individuals who have so freely shared this information with the world through the medium of the Internet. Contributors to the forums of "TheForge", "ArtMetal" or similar mailing lists, insure that the metal working crafts, skills and forms of artistic expression will live on into the 21st century.

     

  • Blacksmithing 101   ( 3 Articles )

    dot_clearBlacksmithing 101 is a series of original articles, usually including photos, on metalsmith related projects.  These items are unique to the Celtic Knot and have not been previously published elsewhere.

    dot_clearIf you have a suggestion for a 101 topic, drop me a note and I will put it on the list.
    Thank you for visiting the Celtic Knot.

     

  • Techniques Archive   ( 29 Articles )

    dot_whiteFrom late in 1994 through the end of 1996, I was the editor of the Journal for the Upper Midwest Blacksmiths Association (UMBA) and, more than 10 years later, I still have some of the original files laying around. The Techniques Archive is a collection of these original metal-craft articles, some written by me, some written by my friend Jeff Knight, and some from other folks and ABANA chapter newsletters from around the nation.

    dot_whiteThe original author, publication and year is sited when it is known. Please read the disclaimer and always remember to run a safe shop.