New to the Forge.

[M. Stout]

Hello all. I am new to the forum and new to the world of blacksmithing. I probably have a million questions to ask but I will save them until after my first Basic I class, which begins at the end of this month!
It's a pleasure to meet you all and I look forward to reading your posts and sharing the experience.

M. Stout

[Ed Thomas]

Welcome, Mr. Stout.

Have you found any active blacksmiths near you? If not, here is a link to the ABANA affiliate for Callifornia:

http://www.calsmith.org/

Even more than attending the class, I recommend you find a group of blacksmiths to join.

Please jump right in and ask away. Take some time to try out the search features and the "How-to" section of this board:

http://www.iforgeiron.com/blueprints.htm

As an aircraft mechanic and fabricator (your bio 8) ), you already have a head start in working with metal. I hope you enjoy it!

[Swamp Fox]

Start asking questions. It is the best way to learn.