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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2010 22:20:15 GMT
Well I plan on eventually starting to apprentice as a blacksmith, and I picked up a treat for that day. A railway worker who was part of a crew that was replacing a section of track gave this to me. I appologize for the image size took this on my cell and my FTP app doesn't let me resize before uploading.
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2010 0:35:41 GMT
that's a good chunk, nice find it will be serviceable until you find the real deal. Hope not to dash your hopes, but apprenticeships are all about phased out in most parts of the modern world.
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2010 0:40:23 GMT
I live in Arkansas where we have ye olde tyme craft schools www.arkansascraftschool.org Among their faculty is Robert Patrick, a master blacksmith. I'm in talks with the school now to work out a potential apprenticeship with him Sadly, I missed out on the basic blacksmithing program in April, but I'm hoping something new will turn up!
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Post by Dom T. on May 7, 2010 0:49:35 GMT
Dunno 'bout an apprenticeship, but I'd like to try my hand at blacksmithing eventually... along with learning tsuka-maki, carving a scabbard and tsuka/hilt-thingie, and what-have-you. Good luck with the potential apprenticeship with that master blacksmith guy. Be sure to remember us little folk when you get famous, lol.
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2010 0:54:18 GMT
apprenticeship in the traditional sense or occasional classes?
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2010 0:55:40 GMT
I believe it will be the traditional sense. Though he is unlikely to be taking on any new apprentices until next year.
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2010 6:57:25 GMT
Thank you for posting this! It has reminded me that my grandfather gave me a chunk'o'rail a loooong time ago and now I'll have to remember where I put it! Mine is not as big as yours tho...
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2010 7:08:57 GMT
Texas has a dedicated blade forging school, if your interested. The Bill Moran School of Bladsmithing. All the heat and beat instruction you care to take. Here's some contact info: www.americanbladesmith.com/ABS_SchoolInfo.htmHere's contact info for the ABS (American Bladesmith Society). www.americanbladesmith.com/They are the premiere blade forging organization here in the US of A. You might be able to find a mentor there. Heat'n'beat folks are almost always willing to share knowledge. Also, there are tons of how-to videos on forging to be had. I went to my local library and found a series of videos on blacksmithing. And, there's plenty of free video heat'n'beat instruction on You-Tube, too. You've got a decent starter anvil there. Making blades all you really need is a square chunk of steel as your anvil, truth be told. Heck, in third world countries, I've seen the locals using rocks as their anvils. Where there's a will, there's a way. Good luck with blade making.
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Post by Cottontail Customs on May 7, 2010 17:15:16 GMT
wait! most importantly, what kind of discount will you offer your forum friends on custom blades??? I respect your ambition and enthusiasm, good luck on your venture
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2010 20:27:56 GMT
Mike: thanks for the links! That might be a way to go if this apprenticeship falls through Frank: Lets not get ahead of ourselves. I'll be making horseshoes and fence rails long before I'll be making blades, but I'll get there eventually, hopefully
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on May 8, 2010 1:25:33 GMT
I'd like to try some simple blacksmithing jobs sometimes, but I'm always preoccupied with making swords for $$. I'm sure if I picked up a few more basic smithing skills I could transfer them to my swordmaking and make some beautiful stuff. But unfortunately for now my blacksmithing skills are only slightly above zero.
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Post by Dom T. on May 8, 2010 2:58:42 GMT
Eh, you get by just fine without any blacksmithing skills, Brenno. Although... your stuff just might get even better. Hm... that's an interesting thought.
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2010 3:44:02 GMT
Karma to you sir-may your blades be as bright as your future.DJ
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2010 16:16:54 GMT
So far Brendan, stock removal seems to be serving you and your customers very very well. I would be stoked to see what you can do with a hammer and anvil.
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on May 9, 2010 2:43:42 GMT
I couldn't produce much for now. I tried a couple of very small blades and didn't enjoy it - grinding is far more productive for me. But I would like to try some door handles or dinner bells or pokers or similar such. I've got a similar piece of Rail which I use for an anvil too. Always got my eye out for an old second hand one for sale when I go out.
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2010 3:52:05 GMT
Rail is so blase`, especially when you just went and picked up a 450 pound anvil (like I just did today)
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2010 5:22:56 GMT
If you picked up a 450lb anvil on any day, you can have my respect sir. And my lunch money.
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2010 6:26:59 GMT
Rail is so blase`, especially when you just went and picked up a 450 pound anvil (like I just did today) Soo that means I can have your old one, right? ;D
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