Hello from me!

[Soulful Iron]

Mike here, posting my intro post as per the DM/rules.

My forge is in the UK (in Slad, Stroud), where I run my Blacksmithing business and also Blacksmithing & knife making experiences.

Looking forward to joining in the discussions

Mike.

 

[Alan]

Welcome to the forum, Mike! We appreciate you taking the time to introduce yourself. Your background in blacksmithing and teaching will really enrich our community. Feel free to jump into any discussions whenever you're ready.

 

[FireAndFury]

Hey, Mike! I actually passed through Stroud once during a trip and really loved the area, so it’s awesome to see someone making a life there. I can’t wait to hear more about what you’re working on.

 

[Tempered3dge]

Welcome, Mike! I’ve only taken a few blacksmithing classes, but they definitely hooked me. It sounds like you’ve got a fantastic setup in Slad. Looking forward to seeing you in the discussions!

 

[hammertime]

So glad you're here, Mike! A couple of years ago, I started getting into knife making, so talking to someone who's really deep into forging is super motivating. Happy to have you with us!

 

[Soulful Iron]

Welcome to the forum, Mike! We appreciate you taking the time to introduce yourself. Your background in blacksmithing and teaching will really enrich our community. Feel free to jump into any discussions whenever you're ready.

Thanks Sorry for the late reply,, been chilling after a very hectic run-up to xmas with stalls and forging then stalls then forging! (up at 6:30 ish to run stall till 4pm, then forge till 8:30pm, then hour drive home, then same again next day.. and next... and so-on!!!). Needed a rest after all that

Looking forward to joining in the chats And - Meh, I'm still learning, like all of us I guess! Any Blacksmith that isn't still learning is, well, I honestly reckon we're all still learnign and that's part of the magic

 

[Soulful Iron]

So glad you're here, Mike! A couple of years ago, I started getting into knife making, so talking to someone who's really deep into forging is super motivating. Happy to have you with us!

Aww cheers! Happy new year to you, too As mentioned above, I'm still learning IMO too! We all are and it's just great to share knowledge with each other

 

[Soulful Iron]

Welcome, Mike! I’ve only taken a few blacksmithing classes, but they definitely hooked me. It sounds like you’ve got a fantastic setup in Slad. Looking forward to seeing you in the discussions!

Cheers! Yer, I'm really happy iwth the workshop - Moved in there a bit over a year ago, really happy with the space. THo after the xmas rush, it's CRAZY MESSY now

In Jan I'm completely emptying it (all 1200sq ftt of it nearly!) and re-organising it. I have some vehicles in there as well as the forge, and want to swap it all around... Forges wher ethe vehicle/mechanics bit is and vice versa... To make more room for experience day sessions as they're popular

 

[Soulful Iron]

Hey, Mike! I actually passed through Stroud once during a trip and really loved the area, so it’s awesome to see someone making a life there. I can’t wait to hear more about what you’re working on.

Cheers Yer, it's a lovely area, huh I really like being out in the sticks a bit, too. Can make NOISE hahaha

 

[FireAndFury]

That sounds great to me having a place where you can be loud without worrying about disturbing anyone is fantastic. It seems like an awesome setup!

 

[Alan]

Thanks Sorry for the late reply,, been chilling after a very hectic run-up to xmas with stalls and forging then stalls then forging! (up at 6:30 ish to run stall till 4pm, then forge till 8:30pm, then hour drive home, then same again next day.. and next... and so-on!!!). Needed a rest after all that

Looking forward to joining in the chats And - Meh, I'm still learning, like all of us I guess! Any Blacksmith that isn't still learning is, well, I honestly reckon we're all still learnign and that's part of the magic

Totally sounds like you deserved that break your schedule seemed crazy busy. Good thing you're chilling out now. And you're spot on, you never really stop learning, which is what makes it so fun,right? Catch you later in the chats!