Johnny Woolsey Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I finally decided I should give up lurking and say hello to all.I am a fulltime artist in Southern Ut., and a 1st year addict to blacksmithing. I wanted to express my appreciation to all on this site and to blacksmiths in general for your generosity and welcome approach to the "Newbies" who stumble into your path in this type of forum. The knowledge (and humor) you folks freely share has been and continues to be "Priceless". Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike-hr Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Welcome Hillbilly, I'm glad you found us. As I get older, when I visit a new area or city, I'm more prone to stopping at art galleries for a time killer instead of pubs. (okay, I still visit pubs, but I can usually walk away these days). I get down hearted in a lot in art galleries, I see a wonderfully designed iron piece across the room, when I approach it, I see super ugly machine scroll work, or torch cut arcs migged together with inherant BB's splatted all over the piece. I wish I could just spend an afternoon with the artist and just work on a few basics.. I'll quit ranting now, please feel free to ask any and all questions you may have, you may get six answers to two questions, but there's a quality-oriented thought path to them all. Carry on, Govn'r, keep fighting the good fight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Woolsey Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 Thanks for the welcome Mike. As for Artists... I feel I am sharing a part of myself in each pc. I complete.I always try to make my next "Best " work. Some folks are just trying to sell stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Glad you delurked Hillbilly, good to hear from ya. Whadayamean humor? Are you saying there's a wiseguy around here somewhere? So, tell us a little about what you make, sending pics would be a treat. We love pics. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Woolsey Posted January 30, 2009 Author Share Posted January 30, 2009 Hello Frosty. This is an INCREDIBLE site and I am very thankful for those who obviously spend a huge amount of time maintaining this forum( especially Glen). I am somewhat computer challenged but I will try to post some photos. This is part of my initiative in de-lurking. I just finished my second power hammer (JYH)and wanted to share the design and maybe get some additional ideas. I have a 100# friction drive spring helve with a simple lever actuated stroke height adjuster.(Jerry Allen inspired) Works really well with honest control. I'll try to post a photo and a new thread over in the hammer forum asap. Thanks again for the warm welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Lumpkins Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Hello and welcome to the site, You'll like it here ,, Besure and check out the Chat room and the Blueprint section. We got a bunch of good people that hang out in the chat room and there's alway's room for more.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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