October 5, 200619 yr Hello - I work in IT in an investment bank and have done for 6 years. My brain flatly refuses to understand what banking's about and why people find it interesting. So, last month, I went on a blacksmithing course run by Pete Parkinson because I've wanted to be a blacksmith since I was about 5. I loved every minute of it - even down to the blisters and I'm going to stick with it. I'd love to run my own forge one day so, no doubt, I'll be asking for a lot of help from you experts out there and I apologise in advance for the basic questions! Cheers Joe
October 5, 200619 yr Welcome Joe! This is a great place for information. I tell people this is more of an evolving reference book, than a forum. You will find here great people, and great opportunities to learn! Peyton
October 5, 200619 yr Hi Joe, Nice of you to join us you are among good friends all willing to help. I find the forum very helpful. Cheers Frankw.
October 5, 200619 yr Welcome Joe! I'm an IT guy too, although I work in academia instead of the corporate world. One of the smiths I've been learning from said a while back, "Blacksmithing is just like programming computers, you just gotta know your problem, formulate a plan or method to accomplish it, then follow those steps." I love computers and technology, but the longer I sit behind a desk, the less excited I am buy it. These days I constantly find myself thinking about how I'd rather be in the shop, or pounding on some hot iron... Good thing tonight is shop night! Anyway, welcome aboard! We're glad to have ya.
October 6, 200619 yr Welcome to the party. I'm new too, like me you will learn a lot here. Like RegionalChaoss I also find a desk to be absolute kryptonite (can kryptonite be forged? Hmmm...) Good luck and keep on hammerin'. Dan.
October 6, 200619 yr Welcome, Joe. I am currently learning the IT/ Networking stuff. Maybe I can bend your ear once in a while for knowledge and vise versa You came to the right place. Lots of knowledge to gleen. Scott
October 6, 200619 yr So, last month, I went on a blacksmithing course run by Pete Parkinson..... Joe Lucky man! I have been trying to get myself onto one of his courses for ages. Lack of time / lack of funds / other commitments always seem to conspire against it. So, from one of the small handfull of other Limeys here, welcome. This is a good place and you will learn a lot, just don't be afraid to ask. one_rod.
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