New guy from Illinois
 

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...

Hi Jeremy and welcome !:)

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

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

David

Hi Jeremy welcome to the forum
Peter

Hello Jeremy and welcome to the site.

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

Jere

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.