HammerMonkey Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 I've already posted in the anvil forums, and benefited from several knowledgeable fellas with helpful responses. I figured that I should introduce myself before I get too far down the road though. I am just starting to revisit blacksmithing after first being introduced to the art way back in Jr high school. I was fascinated by what my shop teacher showed me 45 or so years ago, but I never had the opportunity to pursue this interest until now. I am just about to retire and I want to learn about blacksmithing and be able to create some tools, artwork, knives, bottle openers, and whatever else strikes my fancy. I don't intend to do anything as a business. I just want to create things for friends, and family.. and most importantly, for my own enjoyment and edification, working just as a hobby. I've been building a coal fired forge, and I just purchased a good anvil. I've got a good assortment of tools and my welding equipment. I'll probably get started on making some tongs soon. It looks like this is a very nice forum where a person, such as I, can learn a lot. I look forward to reading through the posts here, asking some questions, and hopefully making some good friends along the way. thanks, Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles R. Stevens Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Welcome abourd. Manners required, sanity optinal (it may acualy be a liability) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammerMonkey Posted September 28, 2017 Author Share Posted September 28, 2017 Thanks! Manners required... no problem Sanity optional... Whew! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasent Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Welcome neighbor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironwolfforgeca Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 warning blacksmith are not Sane people just look @ there shop & all the Junk Piles outside LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John in Oly, WA Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Welcome to the forum. A lot of great people with a LOT of great info and experience. IronWolf - those aren't "junk' piles, they're material resource stockpiles! Be insane to NOT have those all around your shop. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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