Black Smith the old fashion way. using coal in the furnace like my grandfather did. Learned on his knee for 12 years and every chance I got after going into the military. The man was very special. ...
I just reread what I wrote, and it wasn't to mean I doubted you about smithing....... I just meant to brag on what skills I already knew you have.
Dale, not sure how awesome a smith you are but in MY colony there is a spot for you for sure keeping the critters coming in. And depending on who else is in, and if you are okay doing it, you also...
That many decades later, I'll be dead. Otherwise, I've got skills for a couple of positions. Metal smithing (designing, modeling, casting, machining, & finishing) have done it all with aluminum,...

I don't think my overall opinion of Rawles' book is appropriate to discuss on this thread. :\ However, since he mentioned it in his book, a lot of people seem to have run with it.
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