ProArcher Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 .Well Hi all I just wanted to say hay. I'm 50 years old and just thinking about a new hobby. I have just completed building a long bow and I'm thinking about making a good knife and some broad heads to go with it. I do things the hard way no extra machines. I get enough of those at work, I'm a CNC operator. Just write a program and push a button. So I got the hankering to go back in time a bit and pound things to shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yesteryearforge Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 ProArcher There are at least 6 ABANA affiliates in Virginia and a few others that are not affiliates. Depending on where you live in the state . Blacksmith guild of the potomac ( northern VA ) Blacksmith guild of va ( central virginia ) Tidewater blacksmith guild ( beach area ) central va blacksmith guild ( central va ) old dominion blacksmith association ( south side va ) Are among a few. You are welcome to come to any of our mettings at The Blacksmith Guild of Virginia anytime You can visit us at Blacksmith Guild of Viriginia - Home and check us out online plus get links to the others Welcome to the site there is lots to learn here Mike Tanner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnr Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Welcome to IFI. Just ask and I'm sure someone will be able to answer about any question you have. Finnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Browne Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Good to have you on board ProArcher. Making your own broadheads is a great exercise. My boys love their archery and like to convert their target arrows to broadheads all the time. I'm not so sure when they start shooting the targets in the back yard with them and the arrow just cuts through and keeps going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Welcome aboard. We've another new member from England who has a fine iron age period forging set up. Taking a look at his set up would be a perfect place to start for a minimalist smithy. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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