New guy from Illinois

fire-keeper · #1 04-05-2014, 08:31 PM

Hi All,
My name is Jeremy and live in the suburbs of Chicago. I have been a welder, living history blacksmith, and countless other blue collar jobs. In recent years I found myself in school studying art and I try bring my blue collar to my works. I have been playing around with sheet metal art but am looking to step up work and skills in metal shaping. Currently I have been reading untold hours on this forum learning tricks and processes. I am contemplating taking class from Dagger or Other...

HEATNBEAT · #2 04-05-2014, 08:35 PM

Hi Jeremy and welcome !

edthomas · #3 04-06-2014, 12:56 AM

Tin Man Garage is close to you and offers classes. He is verry talented, it would be worth looking in to.

David Gardiner · #4 04-06-2014, 04:22 AM

Hi Jeremy, welcome to allmetalshaping. Now you have signed up you will be able to see all the photos.

David

Peter Tommasini · #5 04-06-2014, 04:50 AM

Hi Jeremy welcome to the forum
Peter

Jere · #6 04-07-2014, 01:10 PM

Hello Jeremy and welcome to the site.

Have you used any of my blacksmithing tools or treadle hammer?

Jere

fire-keeper · #7 04-08-2014, 12:08 AM

Ed, I didnt realize that there was a shop so close that held classes. Looks like the Tinman classes focus heavily on machine usage. Which I am not against but wont have access to a variety of powered equipment at school.

I am contemplating a big tool purchase before I leave for grad school in the fall. Either a English wheel or a power hammer just not sure on direction I want to take or the versatility.

Jere, No I havent used your equipment. The majority of blacksmithing ive done was done in a recreated 1880's shop. I have never got a chance to use a treadle hammer. When I have smithed at home I have an old Champion coal forge and arm power.