Welcome! My name is Bob Ouellette.  I am an professional blacksmith, bladesmith, machinist, and tool maker.  I began my journey in blacksmithing and bladesmithing in 1999, when I was 12 years old. There is no way I would be where I am today if it weren't for the unwavering support of my parents.  It has been a long journey and I have been fortunate enough to have some truly masterful teachers along the way. I began machining in 2009 as an intern while attending the American College of the Building Arts, located in Charleston, SC.  My career as a machinist has taken me all over the world, working in a variety of industries, including shipbuilding and repair, steel and aluminum manufacturing, nuclear power, and a wide range of other industries.