looking to start

Apr 26, 2004 5 Replies

hey i was wondering what are the good ways to start on blacksmithing i am new to all this but the idea has always been. what would be a good way to start into something like this i have a couple thing that i have read but people are usually the best means of starting something like this. wayne


What worked for me was going on a weekend course. Once you've had a couple of days with your hands on the metal you'll have a good idea of what you want to do & what you need to do it.

Where are you at? You should hook up with smiths in your area.

Steve Smith

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i am located in kentucky know of any good smiths in this area to train with. thanks for all the help everyone glad there are people still willing to help a person out on stuff

Boy are you in luck! Here's info on your local chapters:

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AND, the Artist Blacksmiths Association of North America
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is holding their 2004 Conference in Richmond Kentucky July 7-11! Sign up now.

Daniel Crowther Gobae - The Smith

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