Vascar Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 Hey y'all, Name's Vascar. I did a bit of forging while participating in reenactments as a kid, which was many years ago. I've finally bought my own place with a decent barn, and am working on setting up a forge of my own (there will be a post related to that shortly). After I forge a few sets of tongs (that aren't crap) I'll be focussing primarily on the forging of weaponry. Knives, axes, swords, war hammers, and the like. Once I've established a decent level of competence, I may expand into armor smithing, but that's still a long way off. Just dropping in to say "sup!" ^.^ ~Vascar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 Adding your location will add a lot. You might find IFI members in your area for you to connect with. It is Troy, OHIO, NY, or the many other Troys out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notownkid Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 Or Troy Vermont! Welcome Vascar, a lot of nice people on IFI and A LOT OF GOOD INFORMATION FROM VERY KNOWLEGEABLE SMITHS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 dont forget the Greek mythos and the Troy with that Helen chick and the wars and stuff... :) a lof of times we fforget the world wide web has more than just our own back yard locations represented Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vascar Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 Whoops, lol. Troy, Ohio is the one :). I've been casually digging through the forums for awhile now, and have indeed found a wealth of information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneCoeArtistBlacksmith Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 You will certainly want to check out the Southern Ohio Forge Association (SOFA) which meets at the Miami Fairgrounds and come to the Quad State Round-up there the 4th weekend (get there Wednesday before for the best tailgate sales) in September. www.sofablacksmiths.org. Be sure and stop by my canopy for a visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McPherson Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 How about Troy, NC, home of the NC Custom Knifemakers Guild? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vascar Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 I will be checking out the sofa, as it's only 5 minutes away. I wonder if they'd be ok with me showing up to one of the open forge nights with the $20 for membership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneCoeArtistBlacksmith Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Yup, and be glad to see you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vascar Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 Awesome! If I can manage it, I'll be there this coming Wednesday (assuming they're still doing the meetup, it being New Years and all). I'll be the younger bearded fella with a pony tail....as I've not met this group, I don't know how much that'll narrow things down lol. What do I need to bring on the open forge nights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 A project, safety glasses if you have them, leather apron if you have it, natural fiber clothes, leather boots; but just showing up with enthusiasm will get you well along the road! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vascar Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 Projects I have aplenty, right now I'm gathering the bits to put together a forge. I've been snatching up every bit of solid metal scrap I could get my hands on for awhile now, so I've got enough iron for quite a few toys. I've been making due with a leather trench coat as an apron, and it hasn't failed me yet. Fuel and tools provided? Is it newbie friendly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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