johnny5 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Well... My name is Chad. I am a 29 year old auto tech with a wife and a 3 year old with another on the way. Recently, I have taken a (more) serious interest in metal working. I do alot of custom fab work and GMAW welding in my field. I enjoy every aspect of working with metals and hope to leave the automotive field eventually to focus strictly on the fabrication end of things. Boy, do I love to get a piece of 3/8 round stock white hot and form it into any shape that I may need for an exhaust hanger or what have you - this is what brought me here. I love to weld, but I really love to learn about every discipline of metal working. I hope to learn alot here and I'm open to any advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Welcome aboard Chad, glad to have ya. Well there's plenty of metal working expertise to draw from here and plenty of reading in the "Getting started, Lessons in blacksmithing and Blue prints" sections. Take a lunch and something to drink, it's easy to lose yourself and need some nourishment along the way. If you'll click "User CP" at the top of the page and edit your profile to show your location it'll make a big difference. IFI is represented by more than 50 countries and a lot of info is location specific. Guys in your area can let you know about get togethers, tool deals and lend some hands on help. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unkle spike Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Oh no the dancing skeleton.....saw SD live years ago. Welcome to IFI, you'll like it here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Browne Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Welcome To IFO Chad. Lots of info for you to plow through here :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.