Apple Duck Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Hi everyone, I'm here from southern NM. Hot and dry part of America. I would like to befriend any smith's who are so inclined to make a new friend. I have a decent background in general mechanics, welding, woodworking, etc... I have spent many years acquiring blacksmithing equipment and realize I have a lot to learn in this area, but now that I have my shop and equipment lined up am ready to dive in. I guess I have put my smithing on hold, really because felt I couldn't over-come the learning curve but now, with the resources of the internet, have found that there is no reason not to just get out there and shape iron. I expect to use this forum as a learning and sharing resource. I understand that alot of you experienced hands talk like you're grumpy, but have found that most of you are a bunch of great guys who are willing to share the craft, and look forward to knowing you all in some form or another. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 PM sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George N. M. Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 If you can hook up with Thomas (safely, he is in a couple high risk covid groups) you won't find a better mentor. "By hammer and hand all arts do stand." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Welcome aboard Duck, glad to have you. You're in luck, Thomas lives close enough you can get together. That's as good as it gets. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Welcome from the Ozark mountains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 We're communicating; I'm looking forward to the end of March when I should be a lot safer meeting up with people! (3 weeks after my second vaccination.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple Duck Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share Posted February 8, 2021 Great for that, sir. I will be receiving my second shot this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 I need to visit Las Cruces to check up on my Mother. My younger adopted siblings are living with her with their children and so I need to be armoured to visit. Young kids are a level 4 biohazard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Welcome from Southern NV. I was talking with a guy about a 52 Willys truck in Las Cruces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 10 hours ago, ThomasPowers said: Young kids are a level 4 biohazard! Little petri dishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple Duck Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 Thanks Dr.! Thanks, Dragon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBones Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Welcome, your name reminds me of the wife. I call her a "monkey butted turkey duck." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple Duck Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 Hey BillyBones, I've heard alot of things but that one is a first for me. Does your wife ever get out to the forge with you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBones Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Only time she comes out is to tell me there are other things i need to do besides play in the fire. She is more of an indoor person, she does a little gardening but would rather be inside cooking or what ever it is women do indoors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkie Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 19 hours ago, BillyBones said: Welcome, your name reminds me of the wife. I call her a "monkey butted turkey duck." You had better be smiling REALLY big when you call her that!!!! Brave man??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBones Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Trust me, it is nicer than what she calls me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Why do I believe that? Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Has she asked for a tattooing kit for Valentine's Day---yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple Duck Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 I dont normally like tattoos but....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Better than having it as a brand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBones Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Being an old vet i have several tattoos. My old lady actually has more. Her ex used to be a tattoo artist and me and him worked in the same tattoo shop years back. I tired branding once back many years ago. Yes we did brandings and piercing in that shop. I got my iron shaped the way i wanted, heated it up good and hot, grabbed it, took a breath, started to brand myself, paused, another breath, paused, another breath, pause... a couple minutes later stuck it on my forearm. Oh lordy, lordy, the pain, instant blister. Yeowwwww...i waited so long the brand did not take, all i did was cuased my self some pain. The iron was hot enough to hurt but not enough to be a permanent scare. I have since grown up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 I'm an old vet and don't have any tattoos. I figure why make it easy for the authorities to ID the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Well I won't be binding any books with *you*! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 We have a very old book binding press too. My wife uses it for making custom paper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple Duck Posted February 13, 2021 Author Share Posted February 13, 2021 No, But I have been bound up before......a time or two......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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