http://www.artmetal.com/tags/metalshop_equipment The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en http://www.artmetal.com/blog/ajtivol/2009/09/the_morning_after <!-- google_ad_section_start --> <p>The morning after the second class meeting and I'm awake at 3:37am. Seems like as good a time as any to think about metal.</p> <p>Class was really great. The instructor, Jim, provides a safe, comfortable, challenging learning environment. His attitude is that we should explore and experiment as much as possible without worrying about whether we think he thinks we're doing art. If the weld holds, it's good. If we want to buff out the weld mark, fine. If we think having the weld mark is desirable, fine. Right now is about learning the skills that will lead to the craft. It's a terrific feeling of freedom and even the smallest gains feel like great accomplishments.</p> <br class="clear-both" /><!-- google_ad_section_end --> <p><a href="http://www.artmetal.com/blog/ajtivol/2009/09/the_morning_after">read more</a></p> http://www.artmetal.com/blog/ajtivol/2009/09/the_morning_after#comment class educated educational metalshop equipment safety Tools Thu, 10 Sep 2009 06:21:42 -0500 AJTivol 8792 at http://www.artmetal.com http://www.artmetal.com/blog/amero/2009/03/fs_peter_wright_anvil <!-- google_ad_section_start --> <p>Hi Folks, I&#39;m back on ArtMetal after an eleven year hiatus. I&#39;m a buddy of Dr. Vega of the curvilinear cult. I am neighbors and a secret admirer of the metal hottie, Ms Kimberly. I have been in this metal forming, melting, twisting, carving, mushing, fusing,welding, cutting, carving, and cussing business for more than 35 years.</p> <br class="clear-both" /><!-- google_ad_section_end --> <p><a href="http://www.artmetal.com/blog/amero/2009/03/fs_peter_wright_anvil">read more</a></p> http://www.artmetal.com/blog/amero/2009/03/fs_peter_wright_anvil#comment anvil blacksmithing forging tools metalshop equipment Peter Wright Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:53:08 -0600 Amero 7858 at http://www.artmetal.com