G'Day

[darren70]

 

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

 

[Jocko 58]

G'day Darren and welcome

 

Where abouts in OZ are you  theres plenty of smiths around maybe close to you to meet

 

Cheers John

[darren70]

G'Day John.

 I'm from the Hunter Valley in NSW

[toolish]

Welcome mate. I am down on the central coast, should be a few anvils out your way. Where i got mine.

[IanR]

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

[darren70]

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.

[Drewy]

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

[darren70]

Thanks Craig, I will check that out.

 A lot of them are close to home.