kenG Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Hi All. I thought I would jump in and introduce myself. I recently acquired a small portable coal forge and fired her up for the first time on Sat. At the end of the day I accomplished making a trigger guard for a black powder rifle which was my main quest, along with lots of simple hooks and hangers. I've spent days reading though the archives and can't believe the wealth of information stored here. This board is a wonderful resource and learning tool for someone trying to get started. Thanks in advance. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hill.josh Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 welcome to Iforgeiron! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orgtwister Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 welcome ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Welcome to the addiction! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrynjr Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Welcome Ken, you'll find a great group here. Go up to the User CP and add your location to your profile. Perhaps we're neighbors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tompdw Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Good to have you here Ken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LITTLEJOHN Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Ken welcome I am new as well only been on board for what seems a short time!You are among a great group who are willing to help with anything they can and share what easily becomes an addiction! They share there knowledge to keep the art alive! Ask and learn all you can and no question is to crazy to ask.Here is a wealth of knowledge at your fingertips.Welcome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Welcome aboard Ken. You won't be lonely if you only got into smithing to make a couple things you couldn't find, then became addicted and forgot why you started. Lots of guys got here that way. The wood worker who only needed a couple plane irons or the just right radius turning gouge. The guy who wanted a hinge that matched the one on the old house he bought. Or . . . Lots of you guys here alright. Me? I just like playing with fire and hitting things. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratch Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Welcome to the site! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenG Posted October 8, 2008 Author Share Posted October 8, 2008 Thanks for the very warm welcome. I will make it easier for me to ask newbie questions later and I'm sure there will be many. I added to my profile but I'll mention it here also. I'm from Signal Mt., TN. Thanks again for the warm welcome, Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Martin Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Welcome kenG, ask away, everyone here is very helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip in china Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Welcome Ken. If ever you are passing please drop in for a chat. After a few days you will be amazed what you will be able to make just by pounding iron. It is a great game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Welcome to IFI, Ken. Hang on. It's gonna be a heck of a ride!! You're gonna see things made by these guys that'll make you scratch your head in wonder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don A Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Ken, Welcome from another East Tennessean. You are not too far down the road from my "home away from home", Fort Loudoun, in Vonore. I run the shop on Garrison Weekends. Check out our schedule and come up and see us some Saturday.Fort Loudoun Good to have you on board, Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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