Howdy all

[Avery P.]

Hello everyone. I think a couple of folks here know me, for those that don't I am Avery Pierce. My friend Alvin sent me a link a couple of days ago to the "axes" thread here, letting me know that a review of an axe I made him was linked here. I was kinda surprised to see my name mentioned in an earlier part of the thread so I thought I'd become a member and join the conversation.
First off, I really liked the riddle part of the sign up page, I thought that was a very cool addition. I've always been a big fan of the Hobbit and the trilogy, but never read much of the Silmarillion or his other work.
A bit about myself; not much to say really. I'm an axesmith and general blacksmith. Been making stock removal blades since I was a kid, and a couple of years ago I knocked a forge together to start on axes. I've always had a soft spot for the axe, more so than the sword. When I was younger, I competed in many axe throwing competitions and did a tutorial series on how to throw axes a couple of years back on youtube.
Well, that's about it fellas, glad Alvin showed this place, look forward to joining the fun.

[Ringulf]

Avery is that axe throwing tutorial still on Utube? I throw also and am always looking for continued instruction.

[Avery P.]

They are indeed. Here's a link to my youtube channel. The first two are just the basics, doubt they'll help much. But the backwards seven and 'hawk/knife combo might be of interest.

http://www.youtube.com/user/beastofburdenenterpr

Edit to add - there's also a blooper video that you might get a chuckle out of, and a couple vids of me just goofing around.

[Mirimaran]

Hi Avery!

Welcome to the group! I am sure you'll like it here. Now, I am wondering how come I've never met you, considering the fact that I live in Harmony as well lol. A very small world indeed!

Ken Rankin

[Aaron]

Glad you got registered ok, Avery. I'm on sort of the opposite boat as you concerning the books, my favorite is the Silmarillion, then the Trilogy and I never really liked the Hobbit. Tried to read it 3 or 4 times now and every time, I get about halfway through and put it down. This is probably because I read it after the others, so the change from the mature tone of the trilogy to the childish tone of the Hobbit was extremely jarring for me.

[BrianGrubbs]

Cool, I've seen those videos before! Mae Govannen!

Brian

P.S. Silmarillion is also my favorite...but I do also like the hobbit!

B.G.

[Willrett]

welcome to the group

[Jonathan B.]

Welcome to the group.

[Kiriana]

Welcome to the MERF!!!


Our youngest child is an axe fan.. so will enjoy showing him more pics of axes.. of course he will want them all.

[Peter Remling]

Morning and Welcome, Avery

[kaelln]

Well Met! You do beautiful work!

[Eric C]

Avery, I haven't checked out the other thread yet, but I'll go right over there when I get done here. It's good to see a new member and another fellow smith on the boards! I'm just getting into axes myself, but am enjoying what I am doing so far.

Once I have a computer of my own again, I'll check out your vids on youtube.

Welcome to the boards!

[Ringulf]

Hi Avery!

Welcome to the group! I am sure you'll like it here. Now, I am wondering how come I've never met you, considering the fact that I live in Harmony as well lol. A very small world indeed!

Ken Rankin

We should all live in Harmony!

[Mirimaran]

Hi Avery!

Welcome to the group! I am sure you'll like it here. Now, I am wondering how come I've never met you, considering the fact that I live in Harmony as well lol. A very small world indeed!

Ken Rankin

We should all live in Harmony!

LOL There can be only One, I am sure Harmony is a nice place, it's like Mayberry without the top notch law enforcement. A great little town to grow up in during the 70's and dream about the world beyond.

Ken

[Ringulf]

Chirp chirp...It was a pun....damn, hard room! I knew I shouldn't have capitolised harmony.