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Young , new to the craft and ready to learn.
September 19, 2010
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justin
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My name is Justin and ive been fasinated with blacksmithing and the prosses of the craft ever sinse i was about ten. Now i am 16 and i would like to start pursuing a childhood dream. Im looking to become an apprentice to a blacksmith that live somewhere near Bremerton Wasington. I am fairly dextrous and a quick learner, but have no experience to speak of. Please get back to me if you know someone (or you yourself) that is willing to take on an apprentice.

Im interested in makeing almost anthing, from coins to tools to weapons and armor, and everything in between.

September 20, 2010
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Hey Justin...

As a small shop owner I can tell you you probably wont be able to land a gig with a blacksmith until your 18 for insurance reasons.... The insurance industry is kind of nit picky about working around heavy machinery...

But what you should to is take a few classes with Dave Lisch or out at Meridian forge and start practicing your skills.... If your able to do basic things the chance of getting hired on as a apprentice with go up big time..

And welcome... If you can get to the conferences you should come... take a class in making 'hawks while your there and meet a few people....

Whatever you are, be a good one.
Abraham Lincoln

September 20, 2010
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thank you for the advice lary
ill do that and see what comes up

September 20, 2010
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Justin,
We have a small blacksmith shop located between Poulsbo and Kingston. I'm not prepared to take on an apprentice, however you are welcome to come by for a visit. What is your forging experiance?

Jeff Wilson
Poulsbo, WA

My son is the Blacksmith

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