tipshort Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 I looked at some of the popular books a cousin had who is interested in bladesmithing. What caught my eye was the craftskill involved in makeing tools.. art.. hardware.. blades.. I'm hooked. Last fathers day I made a ducksnest in the edge of the garden with a piece of pvc and a hair dryer for a blower and the tractor weight on a tiny "ricepaddy" tractor for an anvil. Since, my overtime and learning curve have been inversely proportional..... Today I'm cleaning some tanks to cut for a gas forge. Hopeing to hear from some of the scrap metal scavengers for a piece to use for a post anvil (later to be added to a powerhammer). Interests near Jonesbor, AR ; Memphis, Tn ; Starkville, MS kd5rcx, linux, phone work, wonderful family, 2 dogs, 1 cat....... oh, and a little long winded.... Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Howdy, I originally hail from the NW corner of AR; but am currently in NM. Have you been to the National Ornamental Metal Museum in Memphis? And as the first to welcome you here, may I suggest you give a general location in your setup so if you ask a location specific question later everybody knows *where* you are based at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stribett1 Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Hey Tipshort, I'm from P.gould. glad to have another home town pounder on the forum! Fill out the memeber info a bit more so everybody can tailor their help for you. Looking foward to more conversation!.... Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tipshort Posted December 18, 2010 Author Share Posted December 18, 2010 Steve, Thomas, thanks for the posts. my time hasn``t been mine lately. All work and no play. I work in Paragould and live just north of Bono. So we ARE practically neighbors. I just went to the metal museum this past weekend. I was told the trip was worth it just to see the front gates...http://www.metalmuseum.org/anniversary_gates.html and it was. I was really impressed. I`ll definately go back again!http://www.metalmuseum.org/ Thanks again Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Now to get you to attend Quad-State next September in Troy OH! (I drive to there from NM when the CFO lets me...I camp on site too and spend the money I save on tools and materials there.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tipshort Posted December 24, 2010 Author Share Posted December 24, 2010 I can dream! I might have to wait for one a little closer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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