Been trolling forums for about 10 years. Decided enough is enough its time to pick up the hammer and put down the mouse. Joined Sunday to the ABS as a full member. Im hoping to go to the Intro to bladesmithing class early next year. Im a disabled veteran from the U.S. Army. Not passionate about much but this has always been kept my attention from other things. Glad to be a part. Now to crawl back into my hole and observe!
Matthew Orr
Welcome to the ABS and forum Mr Orr. There are many talented and forthcoming bladesmiths here to help you along your way. Thank you for your service to our country,that has allowed others to do what has captured your attention for many years. Ron
Glad to have you. The school or a hammer-inn is a grate chance to meet and learn. I hope you enjoy.
Anthony Griggs
Welcome aboard Mathew! I'm a vet too....retired USAF. If you happen to qualify for the VA's Voc Rehab, my shop is an approved VA training facility! Just shoot me a PM or email and I'll send you my VA facility number.....from there its a matter of working with your VA Rep to get a class approved.
Ed Caffrey, ABS MS
"The Montana Bladesmith"
www.CaffreyKnives.net
Matthew
Welcome to the American Bladesmith Society and the ABS Forum. Ask any questions that you have. We are here to help.
Dan Cassidy
Journeyman Smith
Send an email to Dan
Welcome aboard <img src=' http://www.americanbladesmith.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//smile.gi f' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />. A lot of great and extremely helpful people here. And great to hear you're looking to take a class. One of the best things I did was go take a class (thanks again, Ed <img src=' http://www.americanbladesmith.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//wink.gi f' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=';)' />). Helps answer so many questions to have someone right there with you.
Jeremy
Jeremy Lindley, Apprentice Smith
Thank you for the replies! So far ive been very impressed with the community here. Glad to be a part of it. Ed, I think that's awesome that your an approved school. I'm not qualified for vocational but if it changes, you will be one of the first to know! Now that I know, I can pass it along to other vets I run across.
Again, thank you for your warm gestures. Can't wait to meet you guys!
