Deschain_19 Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 My name is Adam Carr and I'm from columbus, ga. I have an associates in applied science and pretty good with fabrication also know a bit of metallurgy. I'm always looking for new ways to work with metal and hope some of you talented folks can help me out.I look forward to meeting you guys and learning alot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillon Sculpture Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Welcome fellow Southerner, youall need some help just holler. There is a wealth of knowledge here should be able to find and answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Frosty Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 My name is Adam Carr and I'm from columbus, ga. I have an associates in applied science and pretty good with fabrication also know a bit of metallurgy. I'm always looking for new ways to work with metal and hope some of you talented folks can help me out.I look forward to meeting you guys and learning alot Welcome aboard Adam, glad to have ya. How's the weather by the by? Sounds like you have a good grounding in metal working. I don't know the scope of applied science beyond what the name says to me but it can't hurt. A little metallurgy will come in handy but not as much as general fab skills at first. I'm sure you've had to take a torch and hammer to a project to get it tweeked (unless you're a LOT better fabricator than I am. <grin>) Heat it and hit it till it suits you is about as basic to smithing as it gets. Sure, there're a lot of very special things you can do to achieve some exquisitely intricate and precice hand forged pieces. However, if you can make a screw driver in 2-3 blows and a little grinding or filing that is straight and square you're doing pretty well as a beginner. This was a jr high school metal shop project we all had to do to pass metal shop 1. Where metallurgy will really become valuable is several fold, #1, mainly you'll be literate in the specialized language that applies to metal so you'll be able to read a set of basic instructions about . . . oh say, heat treating 1065 med carbon tool steel to achieve a good pry bar. #2, It'll give you a good grounding in tool steels, how they interact, or how to treat them if you decide to make blades or items that honestly NEED tool steel to perform. Lots more too. There is NO such thing as useless knowledge. One thing though, there's a difference between book knowledge and hands on. I think you're already well aware of this but it's always good to keep it in mind. I don't place one above the other, both are very valuable and like so many other things, it's how they're used that counts. Oh yeah, I almost forgot. I hope you don't mind if guys like me pump you for all the info we can. I'm kind of book learning light in a lot of aspects. <grin> Frosty the Lucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deschain_19 Posted January 13, 2010 Author Share Posted January 13, 2010 The weather is a little unusual as its pretty xxxx cold right now. I have seen a lot of great work around the site and cant wait to get my hands dirty, experience is key. As far as questions go i'm an open book feel free to ask and i will do my best to answer. BTW i see your from alaska. I spent a few years around skagway and fairbanks always wanted to go back. Funny how sometimes your temps where higher then ours this time of year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakedanvil - Grant Sarver Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 The only useless knowledge is the kind Frosty has, like how to fell a tree! Hey Adam! We never let up on Frosty. Somebody's gotta keep him on his toes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRobb Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Hello, and welcome to Iforgeiron! Good to have you here. Small world. I have family in Columbus and get up there from time to time. Holler if you have any questions. There are a LOT of knowledgeable people here. Oh, and post pics of your work! Mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holzkohle Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Welcome Adam. The Phenix City Forge, recentlly formed, meets on the 4th saturday, 0900hrs, at the fort at the Ft Mitchell Historic Site on Hwy 165. You are welcome to our meetings. I sent you a PM. Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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