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[AdrianMatthews]

So first hello, I just found this forum and haven't had time to do much reading. I started looking because I've always had interest in making blades but have not really had time to do anything about it, let alone any ideas on how to start. I'm sure I'll get some crap but I finally got going when I started watching Forged in Fire. As of this moment Ican't do the forge work yet waiting on taxes to start buyingredients supplies but I have started making knives from ready made blades in kit with just the handle building really. My first attempt came out well in my opinion and is going out as Christmas gift to brother in law. While it's not as perfect as I wanted I did what I could with very little to work with hands awsome, hand sander, and a dremel. Long post but more like a Hello to all and introduction I will have questions because now that the first one is down I've got serious bug to start next one.

 

[i4Marc]

Welcome. People also make fun of the band KISS but God only knows how many people they inspired to pick up and learn an instrument. It doesn't matter how you get here. It only matters that you're here. Show your work in this section but questions about technique and process would be better asked here:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php/741-Shop-Talk-BladeSmith-Questions-and-Answers

 

[john april]

welcome to the forum. a few forged in fire alumni are also members here.

 

[abcdef]

Welcome. Looking forward to your work.

 

[AdrianMatthews]

As soon as I can figure out how I'll upload my first knife just finished yesterday.

 

[AdrianMatthews]

Never mind guess I have pay to put up photo.

 

[i4Marc]

You don't need a paying membership to post photos. Check the stickies to see how to post photos.

 

[AdrianMatthews]

There are two ways to go about this:
•Get a paying membership, so you can attach images through the forums software (found under Advanced Posting)
•Host the image remotely on your own website, or with a service like ImageShack


If you choose the former method, all you will have to do is upload an image using the "attach" button when posting.

If you choose the latter, you'll need to make an image link by clicking on the button when posting. When the dialog box appears, replace the "http://" with the URL to your image. Be advised, you'll want the DIRECT URL, such as http://www.imagesite.com/files/myimage.jpg instead of a dynamic generated path.
so I need to get an off site web thing like they said? I am sorry pretty bad at this really firsts all around

 

[i4Marc]

Just get a free account at Photobucket. Upload your images to your "bucket". Then click the bottom link option to the right of the image. Paste the link in your post. Done.

 

[Willie71]

The shop talk forum is where new and experienced makers share information on their process. The custom and handmade forum is usually where makers show their completed work or purchases. Newer makers would probably get more out of the shop talk experience.

 

[Craig Daniel]

Welcome aboard.