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does the newbie always need help?
i am new into the world of knifemaking and i have just forged two blades from files. i am wondering if there is anyone in my area who is willing to let me drop by their smithy and observe. i am currently in marietta, ga. i am willing to work out some sort of trade in return for tutoring. thanks
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Go to Barnes & Knobles and find a copy of Knives 2005. In the back they list knifemakers state by state. Find someone and then give them a call. Remember though, if they are a full time knifemaker, and they are willing to let you visit, make it on their schedule. Most of us are pretty busy, and we tend to shut everything down when someone comes in the shop. It's usually good to wait until the maker invites you, rather than inviting yourself. Another option is to find a maker who offers classes, and take one. The cost of doing so may seem steep when you first look at the price, but even a basic class will literally cut years off your learning curve.
__________________ WWW.CAFFREYKNIVES.NET Caffreyknives@gmail.com "Every CHOICE has a CONSEQUENCE, and all your CONSEQUENCES are a result of your CHOICES." |
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Thanks Ed For Your Kindly Advice. That Is Exactly What I Was Looking For. If I Do Find Someone In My Area, I'll Be Sure To Work On Their Schedule And Respect Their Time And Space
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In Marietta Georgia...
John C. Campbell Folk School is near enough to get to, and they offer some bladesmithing in with their general blacksmithing curriculum. They have a nice website you can google. Don't miss the Batson Blade Symposium at Alabama's Tannehill State Park, first weekend in April. Steve |
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Look up "ABANA", the Artist Blacksmith Association of North America on the internet. They have a chapter or associate list of for every state and provience with contact names.
Many have classes in blacksmithing and perhaps some knifemaking workshops from time to time. Learning the basics of blacksmithing has some side benefits in my opinion. You could end up with a dual occupation which has it's benefits. Just depends upon your interests. __________________ Happy Hammering, wear safety glasses. Gene Chapman Oak and Iron Publishing www.oakandiron.com/ |
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Coyotecalls,
You have a PM in your mail box. __________________ Carl Rechsteiner, Bladesmith Georgia Custom Knifemakers Guild, Charter Member Knifemakers Guild, voting member Registered Master Artist - GA Council for the Arts C Rex Custom Knives Blade Show Table 6-H |
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i thank you all for your help. i had no idea that the knife community would be so helpfull to a newbie who has so little to offer.
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Everyone has something to offer, if nothing else but a new way of looking at things. I heard it said once that innovation is the product of people who don't know what they're trying is impossible or won't work.
Welcome aboard! |
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Quote:
__________________ --Frank J Warner Happiness is tight gibs and a flat platen. http://www.franksknives.com/ |
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Never really thought of it that way!
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