Arean Ellis Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Here are some of the projects that I've done since I started forging earlier this year. Sorry for linking through Facebook...I like seeing the high res pictures on this site; but every time I try starting a topic my browser crashes. It's a bummer spending time uploading and then lose it all. Anyway; feel free to critique good or bad. The pictures are chronological with the most recent at the top. http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1848922217763.101864.1081922301&l=e46a0e8423 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 First time projects eh Arean? I'm thinking you're well on your way. How about putting your general location in you're header. you may be surprised at how many IFI guys are in your general location or in easy driving range. It'll also help us old farts by preventing us from relying on our memories while on the road and wanting a snack or place to nap. All I see in your projects is serious potential waiting for practice to bring out. Welcome to the gang Arean you're going to fit right in. Frosty the Lucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 You got the BEAT!.........Great stuff, but I would consider getting off your knees asap, they won't last long on concrete....:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Nice work Arean. Looks like you have been busy. Are those two of your "strikers" running around in the background? Thanks for posting :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arean Ellis Posted July 11, 2011 Author Share Posted July 11, 2011 Thanks guys! I appreciate the feedback. I updated my location. There aren't a lot of smiths in California. I've been pretty lucky to hook up with a couple of full time smiths that do really quality work though. I can't even begin to explain how much they've helped me along. The first (bottom) few pictures are at a friend's house. My small shop are the rest of the pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Have you contacted the CBA? There are LOTS of those rascals running around the west coast. CBA | 2011 - California Blacksmith Association I think there're chapters that are based darned close to you, I'd be more specific but it's been almost 40 years since I lived in California. Frosty the Lucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arean Ellis Posted July 12, 2011 Author Share Posted July 12, 2011 Have you contacted the CBA? There are LOTS of those rascals running around the west coast. CBA | 2011 - California Blacksmith Association I think there're chapters that are based darned close to you, I'd be more specific but it's been almost 40 years since I lived in California. Frosty the Lucky Thanks Frosty! I looked through the site. In the gallery, the first name is a smith that I had the pleasure to swing a hammer with for a few hours. Brent Bailey. There's one other smith in town that has been teaching me a little. Dave Richer. It's pretty awesome how many smiths are open to teach and share knowledge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Thanks Frosty! I looked through the site. In the gallery, the first name is a smith that I had the pleasure to swing a hammer with for a few hours. Brent Bailey. There's one other smith in town that has been teaching me a little. Dave Richer. It's pretty awesome how many smiths are open to teach and share knowledge. It's my pleasure to help. We're always looking for playmates you know. Frosty the Lucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironstein Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Very nice work, I'll bet it was interesting to forge with Brent. I have heard he is a heck of a nice guy. He makes some beautiful tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arean Ellis Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 Thank you again, for the compliments! Brent is indeed a very nice guy. Very fun to talk to...good stories. His tools and hammers are pretty impressive. I was pretty stoked when, during a forge night, he decided to make me a cross peen hammer head. The three of us made it by hand. I felt fortunate to be able to take part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanErnst Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 very nice! way better than my pile of hooks haha, thanks for shareing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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