Jmercier Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Hello everyone! My name is Justin Mercier, and I just found this forum today from a link someone posted on anvilfire, and figured I'd bookmark it, register, and say hi. I'm a software engineer working in Mass. but have been picking up blacksmithing as a hobby for some time now. I started hammering out my first pieces last september, and am still heavily into 'aquisition' mode, needing tools and such. I've got myself a modest little corner of my garage as a shop currently, with a repaired 130lb peter wright anvil, a whisper baby venturi forge, and some vises, but not a whole lot else. I'm almost finished building up a new forced air forge to reach welding temps so I can make up some cable damascus billets for some blade work.http://www.tharkis.com/images/shop.jpg Anyways, just saying hi, and hope to be around here more, having just discovered this place this morning! I'm always looking to meet other metal pounders in my area ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted T Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Jmercier, Welcome to IFI. You have no doubt reviewed the IFI site. After seeing the photo of your shop, I believe you know that you’re heading in the right direction. If you are willing to share information with us about your shops progress or projects you’re working on, please do. Most of us love photos. We would appreciate any input that would broaden our base of knowledge of the craft. I am in the "acquisition" mode also. It has been a problem for me for well over 50 years. Most of my tools and supportive equipment are considered un-necessary, or junk to other people. But to me, they represent how I define my life. I don’t know this, but I would bet you will never depart from the “acquisition” mode! Don’t tell your wife that! I hope you will always think about blacksmithing as just FUN! Be safe! Ted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmercier Posted April 1, 2007 Author Share Posted April 1, 2007 Re-organized, added stuff, moved stuff from my porch for spring, etc to shop, updated pic. Old one, for progress sake is http://www.tharkis.com/images/oldshop.jpghttp://www.tharkis.com/images/shop.jpghttp://www.tharkis.com/images/shop2.jpghttp://www.tharkis.com/images/shop3.jpghttp://www.tharkis.com/images/shop4.jpghttp://www.tharkis.com/images/shop5.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julian Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Nice setup man, Very organized! Welcome to IFI! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted T Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Jmercier, Your are a true "acquisitionist". (AAA) I would like to visit and play in your shop some day. Is that large pipe about to be lined with Koawool? I saw a whole lot of potential laying around!! You are a busy man. Thanks for the photos. Remember to take the time to enjoy the process. Be safe! Ted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted T Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Julian, You have raised the bar. Your knives are beautifuly crafted. Keep on keeping on! Be safe! Ted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam cyphers Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Hi all.just startn to pound iron.I love this site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayco Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Welcome Adam......come on in.There are lots of nice folks here. I've only been here 4 months myself,but I've been having fun and learning at the same time.That's cool!If you've got any questions,just ask. There is a great 'smithing' knowledge base here. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam cyphers Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Thanks I haven't been a member but I've been looknn around and this is definatly one of the best I've seen.good ideas and great people.I'm in hampton va.not to many blacksmiths.I think I'm the only one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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