Ike2 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Hey. I just joined, followed "irnsrgn" over from SFT. I am a high school science teacher that started welding a few years ago. I am an ex-Air Force pilot 1981-1990, and have been teaching since then at School of the Osage in Osage Beach, MO. I won't have much to contribute, but I will have a lot to learn from you folks. Maybe in 5 years, when I retire, I will have enough knowledge to get started on some new avenues of metal working. Ike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tech413 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Welcome to the site!! If you have any questions, be sure to ask, everyone here is really helpful. Good to have you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ike2 Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 thanks tech, i am sure i will be a taking a long time to just read through a lot of posts to see what i can learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Welcome to the gang Ike, glad to have ya. If you're going to wait five years to get started you're really wasting five years. There's a lot more to working metal than simple knowledge, especially the more hands on forms like blacksmithing. Muscle memory and experience are more than half the equation. With enough practice, trial and error, logic and common sense you can figure out the bulk of the craft without ever cracking a book or talking to anyone. However, no amount of reading and talking will make you a metal worker. So, my recommendation is; (as always) get the minimum amount of tools and equipment and start puttering. You'll be surprised at just how little is neccessary. Especially with us here to answer questions, make suggestions and occasionally visit. Oh yeah, first on your equipment list is safety gear, eyes, ears, natural materials for clothes and leather shoes, as a minimum. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
781 Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Welcome Do you belong to BAMBlacksmiths Association of Missouri : ABANA affiliate. They have a big conference coming up end of April I am sending in my registration tommorrow I will be riding the bike with the anvil and selling DVDs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphy Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Welcome Ike2, If you are not a member of BAM, contact them and join, I met some of them in Hannibal while I was on a job there, fine group of folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ike2 Posted January 31, 2009 Author Share Posted January 31, 2009 Thanks everyone. I have all the safety equipment since I do a little fabricating for items on my little farm. I will be checking out BAM. Most of the stuff I do is with a cutting torch, chop saw, welder, hammer and anvil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irnsrgn Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Hello Ike2, welcome to Iforgeiron. Jr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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