Effigy Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Hi, just wanted to say hello. Only recently into metal bashing - made my first damascus, which turned out ok:) Have recently bought a double burner relic of a forge, and would like to get a fly press, but my wife has decided that we are to move house this year, so things will have to be put on hold for a while. Being very much a novice, I'm itching to learn all I can from you guys, and hopefully one day put something back;) Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith Jim Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Welcome a board! I think you'll find we're a friendly bunch Good luck with the move, I hate packing up and hauling. With any luck I'll only be doing it one more time in the foreseeable future.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt87 Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Welcome mate! Which middle part of this green and pleasent land do ye hail from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrynjr Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Welcome, you should find everyone here extremely helpful and friendly. I've been very happy with the atmosphere and willingness to share. I made, hopefully my final move last year, as well as remarried. I may move my shop around some but plan on staying here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Effigy Posted January 15, 2008 Author Share Posted January 15, 2008 Thanks for the welcome! We currently live in a very rural part of Worcestershire, next to the Malvern Hills, but we will be moving to the Staffordshire moorlands soon. When we moved here 5 years ago, I said that this will be the last move Just goes to show, never say never! Still, part of the trade off will be that I get a bigger workshop (though I have to build it myself, which really will be part of the fun!). I really want to get my forge up and running as soon as possible. Since buying it off a farrier, I have not had chance to use it. Just fired it up to check that it worked, then had to pack it away again:mad: Also, I will have to sort out a usable anvil. I have been using a piece off a fork lift truck, but it is far from suitable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt87 Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Hehe you ought to try mine... 14" of train rail set on end in a bucket of sand! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrous Beuler Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Hello Frank and welcome to the party! What sort of smithing do you fancy? Yes, moving does indeed bite; Isn't it amazing to realize how much stuff one has accumulated over time once the packing begins? I too am in the same boat as you, have not been able to erect a proper shop here where I am and so look forward to moving. As such I smith out in the open or gripe indoors awaiting better weather, so good for you that you can now commence with creating your smithy. Perhaps I am amiss but I had the impression that the countryside of merry old England was peppered, nay, awash in old anvils. That a bloke could hardly stumble home from the pub without tripping over some errant hulk just laying about???:rolleyes:Dan. WELCOME!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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