Shanemr Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Hi, I'm Shane, I live in Abita Springs and recently got very interested in smithing when I met a customer who gave me his business card as a "Forge and Machine" service. I have only had the opportunity to get a hammer and metal in hand once. My goal was something simple that used most of the basics just to get an idea. Was going to make a handle for a coal shovel. Near the end due to poor planning and probably poor positioning of my work on the anvil....it broke. But I learned a lot and cant wait to try again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old N Rusty Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Welcome to IFI ! I welcome you to my shop here in Baton Rouge any day I am there ; Arnold & Anvil Blacksmiths, 6112 Pino St. Baton Rouge .(225) 927-9800. You are not far from Covington La. The Gulf Coast Blacksmiths Association meets there at Buddy Leonards shop. Look them up and Join! There are plenty blacksmiths down here, all I have met are very welcoming to newbies. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
781 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Lana.org OS having a conference the begining of march at lafaette. Welcome to our group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck in Ms Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Welcome, like Old N Rusty said come visit us at Mr Buddys, our next meeting is on the 19th of January. Directions can be found on the Gulf Coast Blacksmith Association web site. Look me up and I will introduce you to some good smiths. Chuck Averett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanemr Posted January 2, 2013 Author Share Posted January 2, 2013 Definitely planned. It's only about a 10 minute for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Yates Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Welcome from the Hills of Tennessee ! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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