January 25, 200818 yr Hi all. Thought I should join after a number of smithing friends pointed the way. Looks like a good site to be a member of, & I hope to be able to contribute to it. I already see some names I know from British Blades (my home on the 'net), & look forward to getting to know the rest of you. I am just beginning to learn the art of blacksmithing, having decided that a change was due early in 2007. I'm learning part time at the moment, and have attended courses with Bob Oakes, Peat Oberon & Owen Bush. We're moving to Asutralia later this year, & I hope to be able to set up a small forge & start out as a (hopefully paying) hobby & see where it goes. :)
January 25, 200818 yr Contact the Australian smiths and ask what's hard to find there---may well be worthwhile shipping some out with you---like small flypresses and anvils...
January 25, 200818 yr Ratel10mm, Welcome to I Forge Iron. You said: "We're moving to Asutralia later this year, & I hope to be able to set up a small forge & start out as a (hopefully paying) hobby & see where it goes."I believe it will go the way you are determined for to go. It sounds like a great adventure to me. What ever you do, be safe! Old Rusty Ted
January 26, 200818 yr Welcome, where are you living now that you'll be moving to Australia? I hope you enjoy your journey into the wonderful world of blacksmithing!
January 26, 200818 yr Author Thanks for the welcome guys. Thomas, that sounds like a good idea. I'll post it up somewhere & see if there's any interest. Larry, I live close to Henley-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire, U.K. We're moving to Oz because my wife is from the Gold Coast & wants to go home. Can't say I have a problem with living in Oz! ;)
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