EricS Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 I am headed to buffalo next week (9th-14th) to visit some family and will have a down day or 2. I would like to visit a real blacksmith and maybe pick up a few bits of knowledge as I am still quite green. Let me know if you would'nt mind someone asking questions and watching you work. Thanks, Eric Smith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakwoodironworks Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 There used to be a well known smith about 1 hour south of Buffalo in Mayville ,NY. His name was Mitch Fitzgibbons and he operated the Skunk MIsery blacksmith shop. It was a neat place. Don't know if he is still smithing. Something to check out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayakersteve Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Oakwood and OP - I know Mitch Fitzgibbons well. He has not been in active buisiness for a few years, but still does it on the side. My sons and I just spent a few hours with him last Saturday and learn a bunch about blacksmithing. He has a wealth of knowledge and seems to really like sharing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrous Beuler Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 I am headed to buffalo next week (9th-14th) to visit some family and will have a down day or 2. I would like to visit a real blacksmith and maybe pick up a few bits of knowledge as I am still quite green. Let me know if you would'nt mind someone asking questions and watching you work. Thanks, Eric Smith Check with these guys~http://www.nysdb.org/regions/niagara/ Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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