jwfletch Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Hello from Arkansas. I am new to forging and knife smithing, trying to get a shop set up. been a machinist/millwright for 30+ years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civilwarblacksmith Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 hello JW, great to have you here. When you get a chance go to the usercp at the top of the page and put in a location. Sometimes it helps in answering question if we know the area your in. Where about in Arkansas are ya. I lived in Blytheville (northeast corner under MO. boot heal) for 3 1/2 years. I was in the Air Force there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayco Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 jwfletch, welcome to Iforgeiron! While you're learning to make knives, your experience as a machinist/millright could come in handy around here. We're all interested in learning new things (especially when metal is involved') Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Welcome aboard JW. Lots of bladesmiths here to pump for info and ideas. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Howdy; I'm from Fayetteville AR---though living in NM right now; my mothers side of the family is from Cedarville and my father's side from Fort Smith; so I get over to NW AR every now and again. Where y'ah at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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