Hello from Marybough Qld

[Guest]

Hi all
I have been wanting to get into bladesmithing for quite a few years now but never really be able to til now.
I am in the process of making an adobe type charcoal forge which hopefully wont too much longer.
I came across this forum and thought I would join so as to have someone to ask for help not if but when I run into problems.
It also occured to me that maybe there was someone else in my neck of the woods to learn from.

Justin

[Stewart Townsend]

Welcome aboard.

Antonio is up that way but he doesn't forge, I would be the closest I think.

[Dutchy357]

Hi Justin

Welcome to the Forum

I am sure you will get plenty of help here!!

Dutchy

[murphyslaw]

Thanks guys
I should have got into this earlier as I used to live in Caboolture but we moved up here in July
Justin

[Antonio_Luiz]

Justin

Stewart is right - I don't forge. Stewart lives in Burpengary. There are blacksmithing groups and TAFE's around that can help you get started but bladesmithing is a lot more specialised because of the heat treatment - especially when you get into the more exotic steels. Some of these books should help you on your way - but there's no substitute for learning direct from a bladesmith http://www.shopblade.com/knifemaking...28&rid=3579651

If Keith Fludder NSW) runs another hammer-in next year I highly recommend that you sign up for it.

[wave man]

Gidday Justin, welcome to the forum

[James N]

Welcome to the forum