iron woodrow Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 hello fellow blacksmiths/tradesmen/alchemists..... i was wondering if anyone on iforgeiron works as a smith in the greater melbourne region, or could recommend one, as i will be moving there from cairns in the next few months. i am a 28 yr old currently working for an ornamental ironwork business in cairns, and i completed my apprenticeship a year ago in brisbane with Forge bros in carole park. i have been trained to use massey 1 and 5 cwt self contained hammers and also other forging machines: 120 ton Massey forging press 202A John Hiene press 200 ton Foster forging/drawing press 300 ton Eumuco upsetter Sullivan drill rod upsetter i am also a competent mig and stick welder. i am seeking gainful employment to further my blacksmithing skills and career. i have also delved into historical reproduction and armour fabrication. if anyone could help me out i would be extremely grateful. thanyou in advance, John 'Woody' Charlton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Russell Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 G'Day John , You could try Lofts & son's . Another is Ferrus Forge . Another at Bayswater & Berrick . Think 1 in Geelong . What part of Melbourne you moving too . Is a couple of 1 - 2 man shops around , but not sure if they's after any 1 at the moment Dale Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron woodrow Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 i am trying to find some work to base my location around....that old chestnut.. so anywhere in the greater melbourne area, within an hours drive to the cbd but hopefully closer, is right on the money. me wife doesnt want to be too far out.... i have searched 'blacksmith melbourne' but have not had much luck...... i found 'warp ironworks' in bayswater, but ill look for the berrick one too. thanks for your reply, when i move down ill get in contact, maybe some beers will be had....are you within a daytrip of the 'bourne? woody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forgemaster Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Contact John Heavyside at Ferrous Forge I believe they are in Albion on Ballarat road. I'll dig out the phone No tomorrow at work and post it on here. Phil Pity you are'nt looking for work around Newcastle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Russell Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 John . about 1 1/2 hrs nth east of Melbourne , way back in the hill's ( & no i's " not " a hillbilly , thou some may think i am ) BEER ! ......... Where ??????? Dale Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Browne Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 OK Dale. Its safe now the sun is over the yardarm :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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