Grem Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 I just set up my rig in Las Vegas, NV. If there is anyone close by I would love to meet up and talk shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockram Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I just completed my forge and made a coal rake. I'm really stoked. Is there anyone else in Iowa? Any groups or anyone wanting to get together for a meet and greet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwe1 Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 I am located in north central iowa by fort dodge. I have also been looking for others in my area seems there aren't many, or at least not many that use this site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeknivek Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Hello - I'm in New London County, Connecticut. Wondering if there's anyone around here that does blacksmithing. I have a shop, getting my forge together right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frozenshrimp Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I'm new to the Blacksmithing arts and I would like to find a group or other Blacksmiths in the Oklahoma City area. I'm not doing any smithing at this time cause I just had wrist and elbow surgery and it will be at least 4 months before I can use my arm (need to get a power hammer) but would like to watch and pick up new techniques. Thanks for any help Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 http://www.iforgeiron.com/page/index.html/_/articles/a0000-blacksmithing-groups-r75 Oklahoma Saltfork Craftsmen Artist Blacksmith Association Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch4ging Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Frozen, The Saltfork are a good bunch. We just had an annual picknic, and the group is divided up into four areas of the state. You can go to the link Glenn gave you, on Saltforks site, click on the 'calendar' link for meeting info. PM me if you have any questions. Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frozenshrimp Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Thanks Glenn and Mitch4ging will do that.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B P Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Here's a pretty good list for ABANA (Artists Blacksmiths Association of North America): http://www.abana-chapter.com/ I think you may already have those on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willhammer31 Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Im looking for blacksmiths in south mississippi. i really hope to pick up some knowledge and start a group here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Welcome aboard Will, glad to have you. Put your general location in the header and you might be surprised how many of the IFI gang live within visiting distance, they just have to know you're in the neighborhood. If you go to the Iforge front page and scroll to ear the bottom you'll come to the local organization pages where you can shop for the one closest to you. OR if someone were to be helpful they might just post a link to one. http://www.iforgeiron.com/forum/51-mississippi-forge-council/ Yeah, I'm a smart alec but I did look where I suggested. Frosty The Lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastRonin Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 I'm pretty sure there's already one (at least) in South MS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willhammer31 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Thanks . anyone near sumrall ms ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joreve Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 There is an excellent non profit group in Chicago. The website is firearts.org that's where I learned. I'm in Santa Barbara, CA now and have my own forge and anvil. I'm just a hobbist but I know some stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosskode Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Hi folks, I will be relocating to the Kansas City Missouri area and wanted to see if there was a group closer than what is listed in the IForge master list. Does anyone have a smallish group near Kansas City? Thanks all, B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ballcain357 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I would also be interested in a group near KCK or KCMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtnmanky Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Hi there. I am trying to get active again, after making a move a few years ago, new job, etc., etc. ad neausem! Anyone know of any groups or smiths in the northern Kentucky area? Grant Copunty is between Lexington and Cincinnati, near I-75. My son and I are building a smithy (finally!) out back, modeled (loosely!) on the shop at Fort Boonesboro, and Lord willing will be at Quad States next month. Thanks, Leon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Welcome back or aboard Leon, glad to have you back. The Iforge front page has a section about regional groups near the bottom, just start scrolling down and you'll get there but it's a bunch of pages down. Frosty The Lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewP26 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Hi folks, I will be relocating to the Kansas City Missouri area and wanted to see if there was a group closer than what is listed in the IForge master list. Does anyone have a smallish group near Kansas City? Thanks all, B I would also be interested in a group near KCK or KCMO That would make 3 of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Three is a group. We started ours just so we could get together and have a list of guys we could call if we needed a hand. I think we started out with maybe 5 at the first organizational meeting. Frosty The Lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blumoon69 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Anybody around North Idaho( the panhandle) have a group or would like to start one...looked around and haven't found any very close.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigitalMechanic Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Ok... I'll add to the mele! Anybody in Southeastern PA? I'm in Souderton, about 20 miles North of Philly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikecopXXX Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 bcdd31e4f0739a439046e90262d017bd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleD Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 I didn't see Choo Choo Forge, located at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum maintenance shop in Chattanooga Tennessee, on the list. We have open forge every Thursday afternoon and monthly meetings the first Thursday. We have a training program with two primary instructors, and a whole lot of very talented blacksmiths who are ever ready to help. We have a great forge and shop with capability of doing most anything needed. We are part of the Appalachian Area Chapter of Blacksmiths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted January 8, 2015 Author Share Posted January 8, 2015 There has been a major update to the blacksmith groups and organizations Look under the pages tab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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