David Einhorn Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 .....Most often when I don't forge for a while it's because I don't know what to make next. .... Kendrick Suggestion. Get the book, "Early American Wrought Iron" by Sonn. Start on page one and work to the other end of the book. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithgartner Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 I worked machine maintenance for years for a concrete contractor, I sorta pushed him into fabricating railings, so I could get the " ATTA BOY " 's on the finished product. It is still that way today, when I'm finished and sombody says " cool", or how'd he do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakedanvil - Grant Sarver Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Burn out? I think that's something employees get when they're over-worked and under-appreciated. Ooo, that reminds me: "We the willing, Working for the unknowing, Are doing the impossible, For the ungrateful". "We have done so much, With so little, For so long, That we can now do anything, With nothing"! I'n 62 and I can't wait to get out of bed in the morning, every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakedanvil - Grant Sarver Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Iv'e been accused of being a workoholic, but actually I just love what I do! Workoholics are neurotic. I work, no, scratch that, I PLAY 12 - 16 hours a day in the shop, I never get tired and HATE to go to bed at night. No matter how many different tools I make, I always know there are hundreds more I can make, It's endless. And I love every minute of it. The imagination is without end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumptown Forge Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I feel so lucky to be able to do something I love. Good days in the shop and bad days (we have all had them) there are days when I cant do anything right. You know I still enjoy the day because I learned something. I also try to make the day fun. I decide what to work on every day and what my goals are. This makes everyday feel like a win when I accomplish my goals. No matter what you do, you need to build in time to advance your skills. I try to reinvent myself every couple of years to stay relevant. I will go back through my library and try techniques I have never done before. This has opened many doors to me to push through my own comfort levels. I think like many things you have to have passion for the work. If not....why bother its too hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakedanvil - Grant Sarver Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 I always say I'm either making money or learning - my two favorite things! Well, sometimes I do a lot more learning than I care to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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