New to metalwork & forging. Took a weekend course and caught the bug...
Interested in ornamental & artistic work along with more practical items like campfire & cooking accessories.

I've slowly been turning my garage into a shop and collecting tools for a while now. Just ordered myself a propane forge and am anxiously awaiting for it to arrive. Can't wait, can't wait, can't wait! Yes... I know I could have built one but at the rate I've been going, it wasn't gonna happen too soon!

I'm also into vintage cast iron cookware - collecting, restoring and especially using it!

I'm just south of London, Ontario in St Thomas.

Welcome Paul42.

You are lucky where you are located. I notice there are almost always blacksmith tools for sale in the London area.

Welcome to the forum Paul it's a small world i was born in St. Thomas and raised in Aylmer. Good luck on your new venture and have fun.

Bob

hey welcome, did you take a class with david robertson, he's up near you, and a fine smith, I was lucky enough to take his weekend course, really enjoyed it!!

Thanks all.

I took a course with Rob Martin at THAK in Floradale... near St Jacobs. Had a great time - excellent course too. BTW - I ordered my gas forge from Dennis @ Diamondback Ironworks - hoping it gets here before Christmas!

Welcome to the forum Paul. Have you Joined OABA yet? You should come on out to some meetings.

Welcome to the forum Paul. Have you Joined OABA yet? You should come on out to some meetings.

Thanks.... I joined in 2008 and attended a couple of events, but I let my membership slide for 2009. I almost() volunteered for editor of the Iron Trillium, but they found someone before I had the chance... lol. Was thinking 'bout signing up again, but being recently unemployed (after 16 years with the same company), I'm counting my pennies.:)

Hey John... just realized that we've already been in touch. You had emailed me info & pricing on your swage blocks about a week ago. Do you know when you might have any of the 60lb'rs. available???? Thanks!

It will likely be early to mid February. I have to order a minimum of 50 from the foundry when I have them made and I need to wait till it is getting closer to the time to ship more to Blacksmith Depot. I am picking up 50+ of the 20 lb blocks early in the new year they have them cast but will not get them ground till they get back in January. I also 6 of the 140lb trunnion blocks sitting in the shop. If you need one quickly Rob has a couple for sale.

Welcome Paul,

I live in Fergus and just opened a studio in Elora: Rio Bravo Ironworks...look me up if you come this way.

Dave