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Hello everyone,
My name is Jeff Clover. Born and raised in central Iowa. I currently live in Urbandale, IA, which is a suburb of Des Moines. I'm 43 years old, married with 3 kids and I have 3 grandchildren. I am a computer programmer working for a small company in Des Moines.
Just got back yesterday from the Heartland Bladesmithing Symposium. Great learning opportunity for a newbie like myself. Coming in with very little knowledge, some of the terminology can be a bit confusing, but I've got time to learn. The symposium definitly fueled my desire.
I got really interested in bladesmithing when I seen some blacksmiths working at a renaissance fair in Minnesota about a month ago. Seeing all the knives, daggers, swords, axes, etc, I thought "That looks like something I would enjoy doing". So, when I got home, I started researching. The ABS website quickly came to the top. Watched several youtube videos, including the great Bill Moran, and got excited at the prospect of doing this at home. Did more research on burners, forges and equipment and decided to build my own burners and a forge. I am in the middle of that process now and I am really enjoying it. But, since getting back from the symposium, I am full speed ahead on getting my forge built. Need to use some of the knowledge I gained before it falls out of my ear, so I may do a "quickie" forge while I continue with my other forge plans.
It was great seeing the masters in action and I look forward to siphoning as much of that knowledge as possible to jumpstart my own skillset, of which there is little to none.
Thank you everyone involved in taking your valuable time to educate the rest of us. I, for one, am very appreciative of that.
God bless,
Jeff
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Forge Ahead! Introducing myself (Jeff Clover)
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Posted 03 October 2011 - 11:36 AM
Welcome to the forum Jeff and to the ABS. You have found something that is very enjoyable and rewarding. Please take every opportunity to attend as many ABS events as you can. This will speed up your learning and you will make many good friends I'm sure. Allow us to offer help if we can, so please dont be shy about asking. We're glad your with us Jeff.
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Posted 03 October 2011 - 07:13 PM
Hello Jeff and welcome to the ABS and the forum. I enjoyed meeting and talking to you this past weekend. When you need information we are here and will be glad to help. I look forward to seeing you at other events in the future.
Welcome again.
Brion
Welcome again.
Brion
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Posted 03 October 2011 - 07:40 PM
Hi Jeff,
Welcome to the ABS and the Forum!! Also, thanks for coming to the Heartland Symposium. It was great to meet you and I’m glad that you enjoyed it!
Post up any questions that you have and we’ll do our best to help you get started.
Welcome to the ABS and the Forum!! Also, thanks for coming to the Heartland Symposium. It was great to meet you and I’m glad that you enjoyed it!
Post up any questions that you have and we’ll do our best to help you get started.
Steve Culver
ABS Master Bladesmith
President: Kansas Custom Knifemaker's Association
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ABS Master Bladesmith
President: Kansas Custom Knifemaker's Association
Blade Show Table 11-S
steve@culverart.com
www.culverart.com
www.kansasknives.org
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