Been a farrier for 18 years ,trying get more into blacksmithing

I already thought that farriers were smiths. Well we won't hold the fact that you like horses against you. I guess that after your back and knees go you need to do a little diversification in the hammer skill department. Welcome IFI:D

hi Matt,
welcome to the forum. Good to have ya with us. What part of FL are you in? For some local action. There's a Florida Artist Blacksmithing meeting every Sat. in some part of the state. Fwiw, I'm in Ocala.....(Horse Central LOL)

here's a url for some info on the meetings:

Florida Artist Blacksmith Association-Newsletter

and FABA's site:

Florida Artist Blacksmith Association

hey bill

About an hour south of you.

Well, Matt........if your ever in Ocala.....come on by the shop.
I noticed the next FABA meeting in the SW region will be in Tampa. I might try to make it. Sounds like a good one. There's a map on the FABA site, fwiw.

SE - Jul 26 - Tandova, Inc Welded sculptures by Greg Ecenia
and Lash Oberst. We will see a welded dinosaur sculpture
and other creations of this full-service theatrical scenery and
props shop. ***No sandals or flip-flops, please!!!*** Maybe
we can learn to "make our own creation" !!! Demo starting at
9AM, Lunch - Bring a dish to share and BRING an Iron in the
HAT item. Lisa Ann will also have a "glass-bead station" for
anyone who would like to learn a new craft.

maybe I can meet ya there.

happy hammering

Hi Matt. Welcome to the site. There are many good people here & lots of great info. I live a little south of you in Tampa.

Mitch

Hey Mitch......
will you be attending that FABA meeting? It'd be good to see ya again.

hey my name is david. i was wondering if theres any where in florida that i could take a class or apprentice to learn to blacksmith or bladesmith. ive been wanting to make it a hobby for a long time now and i finally have time to look into it.

Go to IForgeIron.com > Blacksmithing Groups > Florida Artist Blacksmith Association

Welcome to IFI Matt. Farrier experience is great for starting in blacksmithing, same basics, different outcome.