Travis Covington Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 I just wanted to take a minute and introduce myself. I'm Travis I'm almost 50 . My son(15) and I started smithing 4 years ago. I'm a welder & maint mech. by trade. I'm a Board member for Tidewater Blacksmith's Guild. I also have a small website of my own COVINGTON FORGE AND WELDING I built and maintain Tidewater Blacksmiths Guild. I don't post much but I like to read. If you're ever around Boykins VA give me a call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Travis, Welcome to IForgeIron. If Tidewater Blacksmiths Guild would like a forum on the IForgeIron Blacksmith Groups Forum please let me know, and I can set it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Covington Posted November 12, 2007 Author Share Posted November 12, 2007 Thanks Glenn. We are currently trying a blog, but not getting much use. I'll run the forum by the guys. Travis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welder19 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Welcome to the forum welder19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerald Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Welcome, Travis. Good to have you aboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yesteryearforge Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Travis welcome to the show Its good to see more Virginians here. This is a good place to hang out Mike Tanner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted T Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Travis, Welcome to IFI Virginia seems to be a prevailing hot spot for blacksmiths. I am impressed and pleased with all I saw on your site. I believe that at some level a lot of seasoned blacksmiths seem to feel a sense of obligation to promote the blacksmithing craft by assisting or grooming new blacksmiths. I am sure you must get a great deal of satisfaction when you see the hook sink deep into a newly developing smith. I have listened to Mike of Yesteryear Forge light up with satisfaction recently when some young men became one with the craft at a recent hammer-in. I applaud I Forge Iron, The Blacksmith Guild of Virginia, and yourself via the Tidewater Blacksmith Guild, for providing a place for sharing and developing the skill of blacksmithing without exploiting the people who are entering the craft. Be safe! Old Rusty Ted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Covington Posted November 12, 2007 Author Share Posted November 12, 2007 Thanks Guys, You're right it is very satifying when someon finishes their first project. Or takes time to ask will you show me how. Travis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ten Hammers Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Welcome to the camp I'm sure you all know why we're here. Last birthday I got a card from the oldest daughter. "At your age" on the cover. Opening it you see "happy hour is a nap". Old age and treachery will prevail over youth and skill. This is a fun place to hang out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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