lbolinsky Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Hello everyone, My name is Lee and I am new to Blacksmithing. I am currently building a forge in my shop behind my house. A current member, marksnagel sent me to the forum and he lives about 20 minutes from me. Thanks for letting me join, Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
781 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Welcome always nice to have a mentor close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbolinsky Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 Yes it is. I met him at a book store a few weeks ago selling some of his things and introduced myself. His exact words after I told him I was starting to get into smithing was " I am lighting up the forge at my house tomorrow if you want to come over." The next morning I was over his house heating and pounding steal. What an amazing way to show the love of the trade. That single experience has sling shot me into getting started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck in Ms Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Welcome to the site. What a great way to start this journey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbolinsky Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 The beginning of a 55 gal drum forge. Also pictured is my wood stove so I can work in the winter and some of my shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Welcome aboard Lee, glad to have you. If you'll put your general location in the header we'll stop bugging you. While being a neighbor of Mark's is handy dandy it's not quite where you are. Then again, it's not a rule it just makes getting together with folk easier though I suppose Mark can or has filled you in on that. You a lucky dog! Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Mark is a good guy., bring him cookies and he will be your friend forever. Welcome to I Forge Iron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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