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Just curious as to what those of you making money (or trying to make money) are doing to advertise. Also curious as to the type of products you produce compared to the advertising you do. Also would like to know how well you think the advertising you have done has paid off for you. Most of the stuff I do tends to be gates and railings along with a few things for either ornamental or decorative. On the welding side of it I do structural as well as gates, railings and fences as well as whatever sub work I do. Have a couple of projects in the works that should allow me to completely be in my own shop all the time and trying to get some ideas on what advertising is worth the money and what advertising is a waste.

Curly- Like the website and read through it all as I am also headed the same direction. One small thing I did notice is that you misspelled the word unique on your commission page.

OK, so far I have spent $90 today on Amazon... Love having books on the shelf to reference when I am trying to design something out.

I would definitely be interested in the philadelphia and new Orleans titles

I had the thought fully formed in my head, but my fingers don't translate very well sometimes. What I am looking for is ironwork on American soil. I know this covers quite an area as different regions have different influences based on who settled there, but I am looking to expand my reference book collection and to collect ideas.

I read through all of the other book threads I could find and found a new list of titles that have been added to my purchase list, but didn't find specifically what I was looking for. What I want is some suggestions for books that have good pictures, drawings or examples of older iron work in them. Stuff like decorative ironwork or useful everyday items. These don't necessarily have to be blacksmith oriented, but I wouldn't mind some that were.

mabcruce - just noticed you are right up the road from me. I work in Frederick

I have booked my stuff for the conference and at the moment we are booked for the imperial hotel, but are a little unsure about the place.... We are contemplating switching to either camping at the fairgrounds or going to the KOA. Wife would prefer the KOA, but I thought the fairgrounds might allow for more BS time with others staying there that are there for the same reasons. One of her concerns is a possible lack of trees at the fairground campground where the tents will be. Anyone know what the situation is on that? Also any clues as to the size of the creek they say runs along there? The boys are dying to know if it will allow for play or outright drowning. Last thing, anyone know how far the showers and bathrooms are from the camping area? Thinking 5yr old in the middle of the night.. Anyone here going to be staying at either place?

Thanks for the videos. I think I may have to look into your style of hammer a little closer.

I would also look up the alaska outdoors directory and post it up there. That forum is huge and has a spot for everything in alaska. If I were going to post up on craigslist, I would definitely make it look like a newbie looking to get started out.