K. Bryan Morgan Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Hi there everybody. I'm new to all of this and have been reading everything I can find voraciously. I don't have any tools, anvil, tongs, and the like yet, but I'm looking around for good deals. I have a background in drafting, construction/carpentry and feel these skills will serve me well. I love working with my hands. I did a stint in corporate America and really didn't like it very much. I have been studying technique, materials and tools for a while now and as soon as circumstances allow I will be setting up a forge/shop and get going. I am primarily interested in blade smithing but after reading and going over allot of the things on the site by Uri Hofi I am inspired to do other things as well. Making my own tools, decorative and structural pieces, who knows. Anyway, this is my first post and I hope to meet some great people and make new friends here. Bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 (edited) Welcome to I Forge Iron, its best to start learning general smithing skills, before moving on to any specialized field, such as blade work. Read enjoy, and try to hook up with smiths close to you and you are well on your way. Edited June 13, 2009 by steve sells Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K. Bryan Morgan Posted June 13, 2009 Author Share Posted June 13, 2009 Thanks Steve, I appreciate it. I had come to understand what your saying, getting used to how the iron moves, feels, responds to working will help me greatly. I have a few little starter projects in mind when i get ready to start, hopefully helping with that. Thanks for responding to my post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Welcome aboard Brian, good to have you. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K. Bryan Morgan Posted June 14, 2009 Author Share Posted June 14, 2009 Thanks Frosty, much appreciated. Good to be here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbob Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 might direct you to the Florida Blacksmith Site Florida Artist Blacksmith Association Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K. Bryan Morgan Posted June 14, 2009 Author Share Posted June 14, 2009 Thank you Jim, much appreciated. I will definitely check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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