New to sharp things on my face

[Ncblacksmith]

I just wanted to intoduce myself. Im a blacksmith by trade. A friend you know called Issy told me to go to a goatee anyhow, my wife hates it because I look better now. I help him measuring oils when I visit (not ready to play with the lye yet) this big dog is staying on the porch with that..lol.
I do love sharp objects but taking one to my face is a new one.

John

[Queen of Blades]

Welcome to The Shave Den, John!

Any friend of Issy's, is a friend of The Shave Den! ::

[Bronco]

Welcome John, we're glad to have you aboard!

[qhsdoitall]

Welcome John, are you a farrier or true iron and steel working blacksmith?

[Baloosh]

Welcome aboard!!

[Mottern Man]

Welcome aboard!!

That is my line shipmate. ::ban :rofl

Welcome aboard! :cool:

[Sejanus]

Welcome!

[JPOMP]

Welcome John. Good to have you aboard.::

[Michael]

Welcome, John. Are you a toolmaker by any chance?

[jbcohen]

Welcome, Gee never talked to a blacksmith before.

[TraderJoe]

http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/signs046.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org) Welcome to the Shave Den, John :eatdrink004

Sharp = good :D

[PalmettoB]

Welcome to The Shave Den!

[IsaacRN]

Welcome to the DEN.

Any friend of Issy's is a friend to the Forums.


PS.....Steal some soap :)

[sparky5693]

Hello John, I see you made it over. Nice to have you around.

[steamroller of funk]

Welcome to the shave den John

[Ncblacksmith]

Im a real steel man,, I have done horses in my day but I like 18th century restoration's. I am thinking about making rustic blade/brush holders. If anyone has any ideas they are looking for please PM ME, i AM OLD WORLD but open to new ideas. I can do double or triple twist.

John

[jbcohen]

If you are a steel man ever think of making straights and/or double edge razors?

[Ncblacksmith]

Thank you very much for welcoming me aboard. I am looking forward to learn alot of things in here.
Thanks again for the welcome aboard
J

[Ncblacksmith]

Thanks for the welcome to the room.... I have shoed some horses in my day but that is farrier work. I am a blacksmith mostly dealing with iron. I do alot of 18th century restorations and that kind of thing. I also dabble in bladesmithing thats what I really like ..its something about fire iron or steel and banging something out on my 19th century anvil that is uplifting to me.

thanks again for giving me a hollar .....you take care


John

[Padron]

Hi John,

Welcome to TSD, we would love to see some of your works...Any chance I can talk you into posting some pictures?

Thanks :)

[Michael]

I also dabble in bladesmithing thats what I really like ..

Hmm, how's THIS for a blade? Ever made a gutter adze? Any chance you'd be interested? I'm gonna need one for hollowing out chair seats for the Windsor chairs I want to make. Well, I probably don't NEED it, but it would make life easier. And besides, none of us NEED all the stuff we talk about around here anyway! :D

Approx a #6 sweep, blade length about 7", overall length, about 9".

Or maybe a couple of holdfasts? I'd have to get the specs on those.

[Issy]

Hmm, how's THIS for a blade? Ever made a gutter adze? Any chance you'd be interested? I'm gonna need one for hollowing out chair seats for the Windsor chairs I want to make. Well, I probably don't NEED it, but it would make life easier. And besides, none of us NEED all the stuff we talk about around here anyway! :D

Approx a #6 sweep, blade length about 7", overall length, about 9".

Or maybe a couple of holdfasts? I'd have to get the specs on those.
This is Issy but I will put his azz to work for ya....need a froe to split the wood and start from scratch?

Issy

[Michael]

This is Issy but I will put his azz to work for ya....need a froe to split the wood and start from scratch?

Issy

Oh yeah, forgot about that! Who doesn't need a froe? :D I just took a Mike Dunbar class and, while he used to make his students split their own, I guess he's mellowed in his old age. Now HE splits the stuff beforehand, so I didn't even think of that one! Students still plane, steam, bend and shape the pieces with drawknives and spokeshaves, but he splits the logs. Still amazes me that two weeks before I finished my chair, half of it was an oak tree standing there minding it's own business!

It also used to be that he made students use a brace and spoon bits. I think they ruined too many perfectly good chair parts with the bits so now, it's cordless drills and brad points. Progress, I guess.

I expect we need to talk, my friend. I'll give you a call. Where are you in NC anyway. Was just down there a week ago. Thanks, Issy!!

Oh, and for those of you who have no idea what we're talking about, below is a froe in use (and no, that's not me!).

[Hawkeye5]

Welcome John.
Blacksmiths of any specialty are always welcome. Any friend of Issy's is a friend of ours.