JTF Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 G'day, Just chuckin' myself into the Aussie roll call. I am James , up here in Cairns, FNQ. Hobby smithing at the moment , hoping to make something out of it in the future, once the kids leave and I move out to the sticks where the nearest neighbour is a .303 round away. Got into blacksmithing because I needed to make a tow hook for the 4x4 and one thing lead to another . I have a craving for of old tools and machinery , so anywhere in the bush where there is something quietly rusting away you'll find me { trying to drag it home }. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Kelly Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 G'day Mates, what a great Forum! I'm from Barellan Point near Ipswich, QLD; God's country. I have recently retired from Defence after close on 35 years and can now pursue a number of passions, Blacksmithing being the main one. I have completed the annex to the shed to act as the Smithy and am populating it with 'heavy' stuff. I will be making tools in the first instance and then hope to do some leaf work, baskets, decorative stuff etc. Not Dragons and such but Australiania if that is possible. I have completed a couple of weekend courses at the Cobb and Co Museum in Toowoomba and found them helpful. This is the first time I have ever posted anything on a forum and am finding it great. Regards to all, Ned Kelly. And yes that actually is my name. And no I don't think I am related to the original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graynomad Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Ned Kelly. And yes that actually is my name. Ha ha, I bet you're sick of explaining that :) Parents had a sense of humour did they? I wasn't aware of the courses at C&C Towoomba, bit far for me to drive (from Bundy) but could be worth it maybe. ______ Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Kelly Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 G'day Rob, yes C&C Museum at Toowoomba run quite a lot of Blacksmith courses. Centred mainly on 'tasters' like beginners courses etc, however they run about three Project courses a year, which are more in depth and much more interesting. Terry Drennan is the lead Blacksmith and Tutor there and is a nice bloke. The courses cost a bit, but Smokos and Lunch are supplied as well as all the materials. They have a good web site so check it out. I don't think there is much now till next year as everything fills up quickly. I'm doing the Knife and Hatchet making one in November. Regards Ned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graynomad Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Thanks, I'll check it out. I get down south on occasions, maybe I can make trips coincide with their workshops. ______ Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron woodrow Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 G'day, Just chuckin' myself into the Aussie roll call. I am James , up here in Cairns, FNQ. Hobby smithing at the moment , hoping to make something out of it in the future, once the kids leave and I move out to the sticks where the nearest neighbour is a .303 round away. Got into blacksmithing because I needed to make a tow hook for the 4x4 and one thing lead to another . I have a craving for of old tools and machinery , so anywhere in the bush where there is something quietly rusting away you'll find me { trying to drag it home }. hey james, I'm in gordonvale, i like your philosophy, and live by the same. i hope we don't tread on each others rusty toes ;) woody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Hey, c'mon Rob! At Bundy you're only a stone's throw from Toowoomba!! I'm doing Terry's course in October and flying down from Cairns.And Ned, good to hear you found the C&C courses useful. I'm sure I will find the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graynomad Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Well I have no excuse eh? I have to build my smithy yet, that's my excuse :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjh66 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 G'day Mates, what a great Forum! I'm from Barellan Point near Ipswich, QLD; God's country. I have recently retired from Defence after close on 35 years and can now pursue a number of passions, Blacksmithing being the main one. I have completed the annex to the shed to act as the Smithy and am populating it with 'heavy' stuff. I will be making tools in the first instance and then hope to do some leaf work, baskets, decorative stuff etc. Not Dragons and such but Australiania if that is possible. I have completed a couple of weekend courses at the Cobb and Co Museum in Toowoomba and found them helpful. This is the first time I have ever posted anything on a forum and am finding it great. Regards to all, Ned Kelly. And yes that actually is my name. And no I don't think I am related to the original. hi Ned Im bit further west of you at Minden There is a group that meet twice a month in Brisbane also know of someone in Ipswich that has just started doing courses again. Let me know if you need any more info. Have fun with the addiction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alextynan Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 G'day blokes. Alex from Townsville here, still in the process of getting a set up running at home, only had a few swings here and there but fair to say I've got the bug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
female_blacksmith Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Hi Alex, I live in South Townsville. I have a Facebook page ' Denise Axelsen Artisan Blacksmith ' all my contact details are on there. Always happy to have visitors. I don't know a lot but possibly a bit more than you, and willing to share what I do know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Russell Posted May 30, 2015 Author Share Posted May 30, 2015 (edited) Alextynan , Denise is the person I was refurring to when I said I knew some 1 in Townsville , I was hoping she'd see this thread & chime in with an invite to her shop Dale Russell Edited May 30, 2015 by Dale Russell fix spelling mistakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratel10mm Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Denise: " I don't know a lot."ROFL!!!!!!Don't listen to her Alex, she's a blimmin good smith! Hello Dale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hill2 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Gday fellas Come from meandarra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo7 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Meandarra hey, might drop in on ya in a few weeks if ya gunna be home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fergy Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Daniel from WA here just found the roll call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Hey Daniel, How's things in the west? I reckon it would be good to post up a map of Australia with a few names on it, showing where the regular posters are. I don't have the IT skills but I reckon it would be possible. Haven't seen any postings from anyone in Tassie. Or the Territory for that matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fergy Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Yeah ausfire that would be good. Things are going well here but all doom and gloom up in Perth and up north at the moment on the work front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Hey, Daniel. What's causing the doom and gloom? Just been watching the test cricket from the WACA - Perth looks as healthy and vibrant as always! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorō Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Peter Bui lives in Sydney and Newcastle NSW doing Blacksmithing/bladesmithing as an hobby. hope to meet more people who share the same interest and learn more about this craft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StumpingIron Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Real name:Dan Breen part of Aus: Northen Territory Humpty Doo hobbiest at the moment but considering full time or part time job. blade smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 G'day Stump. Humpty Doo ay? Nice part of the country up there. I hear you're getting big rain. Wet season started here too. Hope you show us some of your stuff on the knife forum. Cheers, mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorō Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Hey guys anybody with a power hammer or hydraulic press? would be sweet if I could come over and use it to draw out this bar of sup9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Try the good guys at Campbelltown Steam Museum. If they don't have one, I'm sure they'll know someone in your area who does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOC Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 On 2/15/2017 at 1:25 AM, Gorō said: Hey guys anybody with a power hammer or hydraulic press? G'day Peter. Next rally at Menangle is 20/21th May, 2017. ABA will be there, make contact with the hammer owners. Details at; www.csmm.com.au regs, Andrew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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