ironfireforge Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Been a farrier for 18 years ,trying get more into blacksmithing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ornametalsmith Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironfireforge Posted July 19, 2008 Author Share Posted July 19, 2008 hey bill About an hour south of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ornametalsmith Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRobb Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ornametalsmith Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Hey Mitch...... will you be attending that FABA meeting? It'd be good to see ya again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidwanasmith Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Go to IForgeIron.com > Blacksmithing Groups > Florida Artist Blacksmith Association Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Browne Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Welcome to IFI Matt. Farrier experience is great for starting in blacksmithing, same basics, different outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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