[TheForge] 2004 Resolution, Intro & Advice Needed

[Kirk & Bettina Wehner]

Hi & Happy 2004.  I've been an avid "Lurker" on the The Forge for a =
while now.  Thanks to all for the ongoing education & entertainment!  =
Ries, my initial interest was sparked by your mask that was exhibited at =
the Kaewyn Gallery in Bothell, WA a couple of years ago -- WOW! =20

My metal work is nothing more than dabbling at this point.  However, my =
New Year's resolution is to set up an active shop where I can get a =
little more serious.  My past experience has been through blacksmithing =
classes.  I've made a variety of small to medium sized items  (sampler, =
table base, garden gate, etc).   We are building a new house in western =
Virginia & my dear husband has agreed that I can have a shop.  In trade, =
I agreed to a nice sized garage for his toys.

My question to TheForgeList is.....if you were building a shop & wanted =
to have good basic equipment for artistic metal working, what would you =
recommend in terms of size, equipment requirements, etc.  Sorry to say, =
money will be an issue, so I'd like to separate "must haves" from "nice =
to haves".  I'm looking for any advice including size of building, =
electrical & plumbing needs, hand tools, power tools, etc.=20

Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.  Bettina Wehner

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