Hi all. My name is John Doyle. I just recently joined the ABS and signed up for this forum. I've been forging knives for a few years now. I caught the blade-smithing bug after meeting and becoming friends with MS Jon Christensen and MS Ed Caffrey when I lived in Montana.
I have been a full time bladesmith for about the last 2 1/2 years. I'm looking forward to my journey down this ABS road!
John
Welcome to the American Bladesmith Society and the ABS Forum. You will find some very useful information on the ABS Forum from our very talented members who are willing share their expertise in our mission of education.
Dan Cassidy
Journeyman Smith
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John! I was glad when I found out joining was officially done and really happy to see you on here now, as well. You already make some amazing stuff, but definitely a good place here to get some ideas and feedback.
Jeremy
Jeremy Lindley, Apprentice Smith
Hello John and welcome. Good to have you here on the forum and in the ABS. I look forward to seeing your work.
Welcome again.
Brion
Brion Tomberlin
Anvil Top Custom Knives
ABS Mastersmith
Hey John welcome, BCROB here, good place to be. <img src=' http://www.americanbladesmith.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//smile.gi f' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />
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John,
You will fit right in here. Good to see a fellow Dog!
TacticallySharp
Welcome to the site John.
Hello John, which part of northern MI?
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Thanks for the welcome guys.
Kevin, I'm up in Gladwin...........just north of Midland and south of Houghton Lake.
I talked to you a few months ago on the phone about my salt tank PID controller.........which I'm happy to report is up and running.
I believe you're about an hour and a half from me. You're welcome here any time. If you were passing through or whatever. I'd love to get a chance to meet someday soon. <img src=' http://www.americanbladesmith.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//smile.gi f' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />
Great to have you, John.
'Bout time you showed up. <img src=' http://www.americanbladesmith.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//biggrin.gi f' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' />
Karl B. Andersen
Journeyman Smith