lmfire6229 Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 New to this, maybe make a hobby out of it, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Welcome aboard. It's a grand hobby and addictive as all gitout. Before you know it, every available and some not so available spaces will be packed with necessary, oh yes, ABSOLUTELY necessary tools, equipment and materials and you'll be looking to build more space. Good to have you. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Dean Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 (edited) Howdy from East TEXAS!! and welcome to IFI! Well, you have found THE best site on the net for anything metal, especially forging. But we do have to warn you, we're kinda obligated to do so for the sake of your family. This is a very addictive hobby. Some have been struck so bad that they never come out of their shop. So that being said, enjoy. And if you ever get up this way give me a call, my shop is alway open. I'm just east of Longview, about 4.5 hrs north of Houston. Once again, welcome. Almost forgot, check into HABA, www.habairon.com They're the blacksmith group in the Houston area, bunch of awesome smiths down there and are earger to help out a newbie. or oldie whichever the case may be. ;) Edited November 11, 2008 by Thomas Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmfire6229 Posted November 11, 2008 Author Share Posted November 11, 2008 Thanks for the information. Now I need to start looking for some tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Browne Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Welcome to IFI. One tip from me is to start at the start and practice the techniques constantly. Go to the front page and use the Getting Started link then move to Lessons in Metalworking then practice, practice, practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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