darren70 Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 G'Day everyone I have been a member for a while so I thought I should say hi. I'm from Australia and have had an interest in blacksmithing for years although I haven't done much about it. I have a background in the metal trades and engineering and I like the old ways so this is a natural progression for me. I have been gradually collecting gear for a blacksmith shop at home and I’m making stuff as time permits. Lots of great info here and I hope I can contribute as well Thanks Darren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jocko 58 Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 G'day Darren and welcome Where abouts in OZ are you theres plenty of smiths around maybe close to you to meet Cheers John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren70 Posted March 10, 2013 Author Share Posted March 10, 2013 G'Day John. I'm from the Hunter Valley in NSW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolish Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Welcome mate. I am down on the central coast, should be a few anvils out your way. Where i got mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanR Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Welcome aboard Darren, you may be interested in "Get Hammered" a get together we have at Braidwood NSW around the end of October at Glenn Moon's place. You'll be able to find past details in the blacksmithing section. Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren70 Posted March 10, 2013 Author Share Posted March 10, 2013 Thanks Ian I have a friend form Picton who told me about that last year but i couldnt get away. It looks like a great meet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewy Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 G day Darren Have your heard of the NSW Artist Blacksmiths Association. We meet monthly across different towns and cities, this month we were in Grafton, next month Lithgow at the annual Ironfest gathering. Kurri Kurri, Branxton and Glen Oak are our Hunter Valley gatherings. There is also Tamworth in June. If you look up ABA NSW on the www, there is a membership form and general info, we also publish three magazines per year. Regards Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren70 Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share Posted April 3, 2013 Thanks Craig, I will check that out. A lot of them are close to home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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