Ratel10mm Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 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. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted T Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrynjr Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratel10mm Posted January 26, 2008 Author Share Posted January 26, 2008 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! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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