Hi back,
It is Ok to tell your name and location here. Continue to participate in this great Forum. You are in luck in MN. Visit the Guild of Metalsmiths at: The Guild of Metalsmiths Over 300 members, heavy on blacksmithing. Regular courses on basic blacksmithing, metal crafts, tool making and forging. Absolutely the best bunch of Minnesota people interested in metal working!
Join up and start attending a class. Download the Monthly Forum at the Guild web site.
Henry Votel
Forest Lake, MN