Chris.

Figured I would throw my set up out there. It's not much, but it works. I also have an angle grinder that I use in another location due to electricity needs. I'm hoping to have a belt sander in the near future as I collect funds.

Im actually in the Montgomery county area DSW, not far at all. Ill definitely check out the PABA, I thought i checked it out before and didn't get far with it. Maybe i had a different site. Ill do my best to clear my calendar for the meet on the 25th. I didn't think so many people in the surrounding areas would be involved with it.

Hey everyone. I spent enough time browsing the forums, let me say hello. I'm new to blacksmithing, I have a 2 burner knife propane forge, with a anvil that has been welded together with a few different things to make it efficient. Ive had some time to play with it and make a few rough and crude knifes. I was wondering if anyone was in the philadelphia region, that has a bit more experience and would be willing to share some of their knowledge with me. I would be very grateful. I've read different opinions on people saying watching someone you can learn the world, and others saying just jump on the horse and hold on. I took the latter route first, and would love to try the first one now and see if anything I can learn will help me hold on to my horse a little longer. So far I highly enjoy blacksmithing, and would love to see my full potential with it.