Good Afternoon
I'm Rob from Kelowna BC Canada, I'm a self taught knifemaker of several years. I do recognize many names on here just after a few minutes of
browsing.......After several years of acquiring stock removal tools and equipment my knife making interest have more less been swayed and consumed
now with forging. Over the past 18 months or so I've been fortunate enough to come across some good anvils , gas forge , good post vise(s)and a decent
assortment of hand tools (with great support from my wife). With a shortage of smiths in my area its trial,error and internet for me but feel I've
come along way in a short time thanks to many of you.
I'm kind of partial to hunters but am always open to trying new designs and techniques of pretty much any kind. I know with the talent on here and
the willingness to share I know I've come to the right place to better my skills......my goal is to continue on making the 'next one better' paving
the way to a JS. Who knows what the future holds from there, I don't know the exact number but the Master Smith list in Canada is pretty short ,
so yes I have a long term goal !!
sorry little long winded just happy to be here ,thanks for letting me be a part
all the best in 2014
Rob
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Welcome Rob
This is a good place to throw out your questions! A lot of great talent here willing to share.
Russell
Rob
Welcome to the American Bladesmith Society and the ABS Forum. I enjoyed "meeting" you through email earlier today.
Ask any questions you have about bladesmithing and our members will provide answers. In addition, we have more than 80 "How to" videos on the ABS YouTube Channel,Click: ABS YouTube.
Dan Cassidy
Journeyman Smith
Send an email to Dan
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Rob
Welcome to the American Bladesmith Society and the ABS Forum. I enjoyed "meeting" you through email earlier today.
Ask any questions you have about bladesmithing and our members will provide answers. In addition, we have more than 80 "How to" videos on the ABS YouTube Channel.
thank's fellas and thank's Dan for your help earlier today !!
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Welcome Rob. Good to have you 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
Rob, Welcome to the forum. You are an example of why this ABS website is vital for the continued existence of the forged blade. We are glad to help in any way we can so don't be shy. Plus, I know you will have things for us to see and will be contributing your experience into the mix.
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Welcome Rob. Good to have you on the forum and in the ABS. I look forward to seeing your work.
Welcome again.
Brion
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Rob, Welcome to the forum. You are an example of why this ABS website is vital for the continued existence of the forged blade. We are glad to help in any way we can so don't be shy. Plus, I know you will have things for us to see and will be contributing your experience into the mix.
Thank you Brion and Thank you Lin , appreciate the welcoming
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Welcome Rob! Good intro write up. Thanks for taking the time. Have fun and be safe!
Welcome on board Rod! Good to see you here also.
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Welcome Rob! Good intro write up. Thanks for taking the time. Have fun and be safe!
Thanks Phil , if we get to Oahu this year like my 2 daughters are trying to plan maybe we'll meet up for a mai-tai !!
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Welcome on board Rod! Good to see you here also.
Hey George , nice to see you on here to !! looking forward to being here !!
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Welcome to the ABS Rob.
Jim
Rob,
Welcome to the ABS and the Forum!!
There is a lot of great information on the Forum, as well as the tutorial information on the ABS YouTube channel. Post up any questions that you have and I'm sure that you will get some great answers.
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Welcome to the ABS Rob.
Jim
Thank you Jim nice to see you here to !! I really want to make your hammer in this year but I think I'm pretty committed to our father's Day fishing derby that that weekend, will keep you posted though........
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Rob,
Welcome to the ABS and the Forum!!
There is a lot of great information on the Forum, as well as the tutorial information on the ABS YouTube channel. Post up any questions that you have and I'm sure that you will get some great answers.
Thank you sir , we haven't had the chance to meet (yet) but am very familiar with your posts and work , thanks for the welcoming !!
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Rob,
I spend a lot of time listening here. There is so much to learn and everyone is very friendly and helpful. Start viewing the videos Dan referenced. There is so much info in them to learn. I view them regularly and see or learn something new each time. Also check out the ABS DVDs that you can buy for your library. I have several, they contain a wealth of information. Give me a holler if I can be of help.
I'm thinking about going to the fall Piney Wood Hammer In, it would be nice to see you if you can make it.
George
Welcome to the ABS Rob. I look forward to seeing some of your work. Lots to learn here and lots of friends to be made. Paul
