Colonial Blacksmith Rendezvous

[primtechsmith]

~ Colonial Blacksmith Rendezvous ~

3rd Annual Yesteryear Forge Hammer In
Saturday November 8th 2008 9am-4:30pm

DEMONSTRATORS:
PETER ROSS
KEN SCHWARZ
JIM SLINING
CLAY SMITH (tentative)
RICK GUTHRIE (tentative)

This is going to be a VERY unique Hammer-In. We are going to turn over the complete shop to the “Colonial Guys” to do whatever it is they want to do. There are no rules, no agenda, nothing but a homecoming-type setting for some of the best traditional smiths in the world to tell stories, answer questions, and maybe forge a few things too!
BRING YOUR CAMERAS AND QUESTIONS!

IRON IN THE HAT:Please bring an item or two for our Iron in the Hat. This is how we fund all of our events. With your continued support in donated items and ticket purchases these things can stay focused on what is really important and that is BLACKSMITHING and not entry fees

HUGE TOOL COLLECTION ON SITE!
Yesteryear Forge is owned and operated by Mike Tanner. He has an extremely large collection of unique and rare blacksmithing tools and equipment. He has on site 40+ anvils on site ranging from 50lbs. up to the 1,245lbs. Refflinghaus brand anvil. His shop is a must see for all smiths and collectors!

Lodging:
Econolodge
(804) 561-4220

Amelia Family Campground
(804) 561-3011

Directions:
From the Danville/South Boston area:
Take 360 towards Richmond. Turn RIGHT across from Goodman Truck and Tractor onto Business 360 (Goodes Bridge Rd.). Take the next right onto Otterburn Rd. Continue through the STOP SIGN. Go approx. 2 miles down the road on the right. There is a “Yesteryear Forge” sign in the yard. The forge is behind the house.
From The Virginia Beach/Petersburg Area:
Take 460 West. Turn Right on US 153. After approx. 15 miles turn left onto VA 38(Five Forks Rd.) In approx 4 miles the forge will be on the left. There is a “Yesteryear Forge” sign in the yard. The forge is behind the house.
From the Lynchburg/Roanoke area:
Take 460 East. Turn LEFT on 307 just past Farmville. At the end of 307 take a LEFT onto 360. Turn RIGHT across from Goodman Truck and Tractor onto Business 360 (Goodes Bridge Rd.). Take the next right onto Otterburn Rd. Continue through the STOP SIGN. We approx. 2 miles down the road on the right. There is a “Yesteryear Forge” sign in the yard. The forge is behind the house.
From the Chesterfield/Richmond Area:
Take 360 West. Turn left onto US 153. After approx. 4 miles turn right onto VA 38(Five Forks Rd.) In approx 4 miles the forge will be on the left. There is a “Yesteryear Forge” sign in the yard. The forge is behind the house.

Actual Address:
15421 Five Forks Rd. Amelia Virginia 23002


For more info or to RSVP:

Peyton Anderson 434-390-6203
president@blacksmithguildofva.com
or
Blacksmith Guild of Viriginia - Home

[primtechsmith]

John Larson will also be there set up demonstrating his power hammer. Look here for more info on the hammer: Blacksmith Power Hammers - Iron Kiss Hammers, LLC.

Let me know if you are coming and if you are going to tailgate.
Peyton

[primtechsmith]

Blue Moon Press will also be there set up!

[Chuck Hughes]

The OH, PA Blacksmiths were there and we watched the Colonial Heavy Weights Demo all day. Great STEW, Iron in the Hat, Tailgating, Weather, and Friendship. Not forgetting to mention the Tanner ANVIL Collection. What a great Shop and a wonderful reason to be in Virginia.
Thanks to all the hosts and everyone that made it work so well.

[primtechsmith]

It was really cool to meet you and hang out! I am glad you all had a good time. We aim high, and we certainly aim to please. The turnout and smiles on everyone's faces let us know that it all came together!

Linda deserves all the credit for the day. It was her idea, and her prep for the stew. She is an amazingly dedicated woman with the best intentions for the blacksmithing community as a whole!


Peyton

[yesteryearforge]

I would like to personally thank everyone who attended the hammer-in / guild meeting
Thanks to everyones participation the hammer -in just seems to get bigger and better each year.
Although this is the Yesteryear Forge hammer-in it is usually in conjunction with the Blacksmith Guild of Virginia monthly meeting.
We strive for and hope that we meet most of the attendees expectations and try real hard to improve every year.
GREAT weather , Good food , GREAT people and all for the benifit of the Blacksmithing community.
Thats what its all about.

Mike Tanner