SlateandSteel Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Hi there everyone, The name is Skyler and I'm new here along with new to the trade. I'm a plumber by trade and have a bachelor's in Psychology. Last 6 months I've begun a blossoming love for blacksmithing. I can't wait to learn from everyone here and continue to build my skills and passion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Welcome aboard! Don't forget to read the "read this first" thread. Degree in psychology? Oh you might have some real fun reading these forums not only for the excellent information, but also for the lunacy at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedefiddle Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Merry Christmas (past), Welcome to our world. There is at least one Blacksmith Group in Tennessee, quite often there is a listing at the bottom of this page. If not, keep your ears open to hook up with someone near you ('Near' is a general term, within a couple hours?). Learning hands on, with someone else is worth it's weight in GOLD. If you connect, it is worth way more than 'Y--T--e'. Working as a Plumber, you will already know you treat your Tools as your 'Best Buddy'. In Blacksmithing, you make a Tool, to make a Tool, to make/finish a Tool. It is very simple!! Stop at W--M--t and pick up a small container of Play-Doh (in the Toy/Kid section). Hot metal works the same way as Play-Doh, except you can hold Play-Doh in your hands. With hot metal you need tools. Enjoy the journey. I know of other Blacksmiths who have studied Psychology. Don't try to figure us out, we are from all walks of Life. From all around the World. The goal is different for every person, actually, there is no Destination. Enjoy the Journey!! Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWISTEDWILLOW Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Howdy from eastern Oklahoma! and welcome to the forum! Heads up, we have members here that are from all across the spectrum! You’ve been warned lol, have fun, if you can post pictures! We love pictures of projects, tools, machines, cats, goats… ect.. And most importantly practice safety! But you already know that as a tradesman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Welcome from the Ozark mountains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Welcome aboard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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