SheepishLion Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 The website told me that now would be a good time to introduce myself, so I will: I'm Joe. I live in the Great Lakes Region of Pennsylvania. Been interested in smithing for a LONG time, but only started getting things together a few years ago. Life got in the way for a while and smithing was moved to the back burner, but now I'm getting back into it. Soon to get a permanent shop set-up at the folks' house so hopefully I can get more done. Mostly into bladesmithing, but I'm definitely still interested in all aspects of smithing in general. I've really been hoping to find another smith in my area to trade ideas with and to just bounce ideas off, but haven't found one as yet. Anyway, good to be here and thanks, Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Try the following links or contact them for assistance in locating someone near you:PENNSYLVANIA ARTIST BLACKSMITH ASSOCIATION MID OHIO BLACKSMITHS (MOB) Ask your questions here on IForgeIron and the whole world is in "your area". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakwoodforge Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Welcome to IFI Joe, good to see you over here. PS don't forget to post some of your work in the Gallery. Jens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Hey Joe, Welcome. Looks like the bladesmiths are taking over! LOL It wasn't my first interest when I started, but I am gradually being converted. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 COOL! Welcome Joe, I am in South East New York. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheepishLion Posted October 4, 2006 Author Share Posted October 4, 2006 I'm near Erie, PA and I've been looking for folks in my area. Does one have to live in New York to be a part of this group? More info please. Thanks, Joe Nelson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Welcome to the forum. There is a blacksmith's location map link on the opening page of I Forge Iron.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrous Beuler Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Hello and welcome to the forum. Being in Erie probably puts you in the middle of several groups which you could attend in Pa. OH. and N.Y. I don't believe any of the A.B.A.N.A. affiliates have any sort of residency restrictions. I live in N.Y. south of Rochester on the eastern end of the finger lakes.I too am new to smithing after decades of interest. I am joining the Genesee chapter of the New York State Designer Blacksmiths which meets near me but I will also likely attend the Niagara region meetings as I am in the Buffalo area just about every week anyway and have family there. The Niagara region meets at the Amherst museum (google Amherst museum and you can see a picture of their blacksmith shop) and this would be real easy for you to get to on the I-90 from Erie; Maybe two hour drive but worth it. Check out the affiliate links on the A.B.A.N.A. website for contact information, you can join an affiliate without joining A.B.A.N.A. Good luck and keep on hammerin'. Dan O'Hare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jymm Hoffman Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 More of what Ferrous says, Western Reserve in Ohio, Pittsburgh group: Pittsburgh Area Artist-Blacksmiths Association Homepage , there is also a group out of Oil City, as well as the Niagara group of New York Designer Blacksmiths. Most, not Oil City, can be found on the ABANA affiliates list. Eventually you should have an ABANA chapter in Erie. Until then, if you are willing to drive 2 -3 hours, you will be able to go to some really good meetings/hammer ins/ demonstrations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheepishLion Posted October 9, 2006 Author Share Posted October 9, 2006 Thanks for the information. Would you happen to have any contact info on the Oil City group??? That's fairly close and I have family there, so that would be great. Thanks again, Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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