Bryce Masuk Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Im off to new mexico to intern under Helmut Hillenkamp maybe I will get the chance to look up some other blacksmiths in new mexico (I have never been to new mexico) work was pretty slow and the boss didnt mind giving me the time off I figure after I come back and save up I should do something similar again, why not I figure eventually it will be harder and harder for me to get away. I have enough room for 1500 pictures so hopefully I will remeber to document it well and share what I can Its an adventure I dont know what to expect so I figure I shouldnt expect anything other than to swing a hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shimanek Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Hope you get a chance to update us, have a great adventure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fe-Wood Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 You are fortunate to be able to do that! I have watched several of Helmut's youtube videos and he presents himself as a very inspiring and talented individual. If I had that opportunity and the time was right- I would jump in with both feet. I look forward to your return and postings :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Bryce; how long will you be down here for? There will be a great SWABA mini conference the second weekend in June east of Santa Fe with some pretty big names demonstrating; including Rob Gunter on non ferrous forging, Tom Joyce, Chris Thomson, Frank Turley, Pep Gomez on pattern welded and mosaic, etc. As President of the NM ABANA Affiliate, SWABA, let me welcome you to out fair state and feel free to contact me if you do any wandering down southward---I'm near Socorro... five seven five and then eight three eight followed by zero five six eight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welder19 Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Good luck! You would have to be brain dead not to jump on an oppertunity like that. welder19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryce Masuk Posted April 5, 2010 Author Share Posted April 5, 2010 Thanks guys Tom I would be leaving before that unfortunately but I maybe able to come meet up with you I will write your number down who knows maybe I will find myself unable to leave :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Browne Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Bryce, What a great opportunity. When work is slow it's always a good idea to get some more education. Have a great time in NM! -DB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Dean Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Bryce, if you get a chance to make a SWABA meeting it will be worth the time. Great bunch of folks out there and I have enjoyed "playin' the fire" with them over the years...(ya need to watch out for ThomasP, he's the one with the funny hat and anvils in his beard:) ) Also, since you won't be there for their mini-conference take time to go see Robb Gunter and his sons. They are in a class of their own, amazing smiths and wonderful people.....not that all of you others don't fit in that catagory...anyway, you get the idea. Enjoy your trip and take plenty of pictures!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryce Masuk Posted April 5, 2010 Author Share Posted April 5, 2010 We will see how my funds are and what the boss says when I call him up I am hoping to get out and do as much as I can seems ike this meet would be totally worth it but i will have to figure out what to do with myself for those 2 extra weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWHII Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Bryce; how long will you be down here for? There will be a great SWABA mini conference the second weekend in June east of Santa Fe with some pretty big names demonstrating; including Rob Gunter on non ferrous forging, Tom Joyce, Chris Thomson, Frank Turley, Pep Gomez on pattern welded and mosaic, etc. As President of the NM ABANA Affiliate, SWABA, let me welcome you to out fair state and feel free to contact me if you do any wandering down southward---I'm near Socorro... five seven five and then eight three eight followed by zero five six eight! I am interested in your mini conference. could you provide some more info please. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 We had the final iron out the details meeting last Saturday so I expect our website will have the info posted quite soon. Some information is already on our calendar for June: http://www.swaba-abana-chapter.org/calendar.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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