July 21, 201411 yr 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 }.
September 13, 201411 yr 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.
September 13, 201411 yr 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
September 14, 201411 yr 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
September 14, 201411 yr Thanks, I'll check it out. I get down south on occasions, maybe I can make trips coincide with their workshops. ______ Rob
September 18, 201411 yr 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.
September 18, 201411 yr 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.
September 19, 201411 yr 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
May 30, 201511 yr 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.
May 30, 201511 yr 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.
May 30, 201511 yr Author 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, 201511 yr by Dale Russell fix spelling mistakes
June 1, 201511 yr Denise: " I don't know a lot."ROFL!!!!!!Don't listen to her Alex, she's a blimmin good smith! Hello Dale.
November 13, 201510 yr 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.
November 13, 201510 yr 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
November 16, 201510 yr 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!
August 24, 20169 yr 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
January 6, 20179 yr 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.
January 6, 20179 yr 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.
February 15, 20179 yr 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
February 15, 20179 yr 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.
March 4, 20179 yr 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.
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