FatMike675 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Just wanted to drop a line to say what a ridiculously good site this is. There is so much information on here I doubt I will ever get through it. I haven't started forging yet, I've been trying to do research and learn about the art before getting wrapped around the axle and actually trying my hand at the hard stuff. I haven't yet joined ABANA yet but that is high on the priority list That being said, if there are any smiths near Cary NC that will allow a wannabe to look over their shoulder and they work, so to speak, please let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 If you are getting wrapped around the axle you are doing it wrong! Welcome; what type of smithing are you interesting in doing now---may change over time and experience in the craft! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatMike675 Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 To start with I want to concentrate on practical bits for my wife for around the house. I figure, keep her happy and she won't have much of a problem with me getting lost at the forge for a few hours whereas if I tried to jump into bladesmithing she would likely say I'm wasting time. I want to spread out and create things for family and friends, again practical, useful things that they can get years of use out of. I really want to make sets of drawer/cabinet pulls that look like what are in my grandparents house, they bring back such fond memories from my time as a kid and I want something like that for my kids and others. I'll surely create a knife or three for family/friends as gifts. I guess depending on if I can get to a certain level of skill I can see myself renting a booth at the local fleamarket once or twice a year and trying to sell handmade, locally sourced shiny bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Sounds like a good plan: practical, not too ambitious, starts small, and progressively builds your skill. Best of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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