Events, Hammer ins, Where to meet

2015 FABA Conference will be October 9-11, 2015 Our 2015 demonstrators are Brett Moten, Alice James, and Hank Knickmeyer.

Greetings from just slightly East of the Mississippi River. I didn't quite know where to place this post so I'll apologize first and let it rip(please move it to a more appropriate place if I misjudged where to place it). I would be seeking some assistance from anyone near the Mt. Vernon area. Here's the story. I found my favorite welder for sale in your area. It is paid for and I'm not really keen on driving 4680 plus miles to pick it up. I mean I like it and all but that's quite a drive. I would certainly be willing to fairly compensate some adventurous soul to take a pallet and some banding material, packing blankets , foam ratchet straps or any other suitable material…

Any smiths around NE Kentucky area? I live in Ashland and would love to meet some fellow smiths around here.

Good evening all I am new to this site and I see so much info. I saw that the central VA BS group is inactive does anyone know if there is anyone I could learn from near Manassas Va? Thanks

http://canironx.ca/ I just found out about this event. The lineup of demonstrators is about the best anyone will ever find ever. I am deciding if I will make it up there, probably with my wife, for a few days of demos, and a nice vacation around the Canadian Maritime Provinces. Early registration discount ends Feb 1.

I'm at the Balcones Forge meeting at the Boerne Agricultural Heritage Museum and the Blacksmith shop at this place is really neat! I have around 40 pics and I'm not sure if I should post that many, but here are a few. That post vice is huge. Bigger than the pic makes it look. I won the handled hot cut and hatchet in the auction. I have more great pics but I don't know if I should post that many?

Sorry if this topic has been beaten to death, but I want to get into blacksmithing, and want to take a basic course before I build my own forge. Are there any courses around Chicago, or people who would be willing to teach me? I'm 17 by the way. Thanks

Can anybody direct me to members of the Blacksmith's Guild of the Potomac on I forge Iron? I am just starting out and would like to join the guild, but have some questions. Thanks.

I had no idea about his holiday, where smiths open up their shops to the public, but Bill K (madwing) convinced me to drive down to Russell's shop in Watsonville for the day. Got there early and help Russell scroll the ends of some 10 foot bars for a gate project, and by the time Bill and Dovid arrived, the 100 lb propane tank was plumbed in and the Anyang 88 was warmed up. We got a few members of the public, drawn by Dovid's giant anvil signs planted out on the road, but mostly is was us four. Russell showed off his specialty, stainless mesh layered with copper wire trimmings and bronze, heated with a torch and driven into a die with a power hammer. Bill, with his tend…

NEB has initiated a Youth Sponsorship Program in order to introduce young people to Blacksmithing. Our current sponsorship provides funds for 1 year membership and attendance to their choice of a Spring or Fall Meet. The purpose of this discussion is to solicit those in the Blacksmithing community for their thoughts and ideas on encouraging young people to join their group. Any and all suggestions are welcome. Thanks in advance, Steve C.

Come on out and say hello at NJRF! We have just 2 weekend's left. I'm demonstrating knife making down in the central area of grounds and there's a new smith near the entrance demonstrating some metal art and household forgings. Of course there's knights, wine, wenches, thieving gypsies, pirates and bacon wrapped turkey legs as well! In addition to demonstrating I'm always more than willing to talk about blacksmithing, bladesmithing, alchemy and problem solving for hours on end plus I've got a few copies of Steve Sells book on hand for those who have been thinking of picking it up! I'd love to meet more of the IFI crowd in person, hope to see you there! For more info go to…

G'day All, Campbelltown Steam and Machinery Museum has its autumn 2015 rally coming up soon; 16th and 17th of May. The Artist Blacksmith Association (NSW) shall be attending and demonstrating. Many Traction engines, steam machinery, train, stationary engines, tractors to check out. Come and join us or say hi. 86 Menangle Road, Menangle Park (2563). open to public 9am - 3:30pm. Cheap camp dinner for exhibitors Saturday night (to be booked). Flyer may be found at; http://www.csmm.com.au/field-days.html regs, AndrewOC

Fort Klock Restoration Blacksmith Gathering and Hammer –In June 13th and 14th, 2015 7214 NY 5, St. Johnsville, NY 13452 Blacksmithing Competition Smiths will have 1½ hours to forge a pair of V-bit bolt tongs with drawn out reins. Stock will be provided, 5/16 inch rivet will be provided. Coal will be available A limited number of forges and anvils will be available (1 or 2) for contestant use. Contestants should bring a portable blacksmithing set up with manual (non-electric) bellows or blower. No power tools allowed. This is a solo completion, no helpers or fire tenders allowed. Contest held Saturday June 13th from 1PM to 2:30PM Entry …

There is the Annual "Hammer In" at the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, at Basin Harbor, VT (outside of Vergennes, VT) on May 16 2015. Lucian Avery will be the Demonstrator and it runs from 9 to 4. It is $35 which includes a lunch on sight. More info available at the Museum web sight. To sign up the site is [email protected] or call 802-475-2022. It is unfortunate that it is the same weekend as the New England Blacksmiths Spring event it doesn't usually conflict.

The California Blacksmith Association (CBA) will be hosting the 2015 Western States Blacksmith Conference in Hollister CA, at the San Bonito County Fairgrounds April 23-26, 2015 WCS 2015.txt

The celebration will be held at Fiddlers Grove in Lebanon Tennessee and free to all current AACB members. The celebration format is basically a hammer in with lots of forging. The celebration objectives are: Have fun and entertain Demonstrate blacksmith skills Provide and promote opportunities for individuals to do what they have seen demonstrated. Learn by doing. Jack Wheeler will demonstrate Tomahawk making Friday morning. This will be a first class event. Tho free, pre-registration required for name tags and to know how many to prepare for.

http://www.sbaconference.com May 13-17 2015 Demonstrators- Peter Ross, Michael Dillon, Jason Knight Hope to see you there!

Any blacksmithing events, meetings, seminars, classes , get togethers etc during the spring of 2015 ?

As many of you know, I relocated to Kalamazoo about 1.5 years ago, and in the process built a new shop etc.. Well I have now been requested to host a meet at my place. I have hosted other meets in NY, but in this group, when you host, you demonstrate. So the shop cleanup and rearrangement has begun. The group consistantly has 35-50 people at their functions, and of course you want it comfortable for all. So on top of panicking about the demo, I am worked up about making space for food tables et. al. I am comfortable in front of crowds, but many of the smiths in this group make my best efforts look feeble, these are some seriously talented people. Thank God I have enough t…

This years event is going to be Friday, 1/9/2015 dinner time, to Sunday, lunch time, 1/11/15 at Dave Hutchinson's farm in Cordova, Md. They are now taking registration. Information is on the MASA website. I will be there with my Fisher label shirts and mini anvils for sale, and to enjoy the camaraderie. There is always a great group of people there. If you can make it down, it is well worth the trip. And they usually have a great demonstrator.

Hi Do anyone knows of som event or things to do this weekend nerby Ripley WV Nerby = 2h by car

well yep all done an flaten this year we had about 15 at gethammered it was a smallish event but i think all hammered them selves sillier again thank phill you are a great shmit an all round nice guy for a brother till next year hope more can make it an this year coming in feb 2015 is the 30th year celebration of the IRON COROBOREE ALL ARE WELCOME IT IS HERE AT BRAIDWOOD NSW AUSTRALIA 5 DAYS OF FORGING DRINKING AN SWIMMING AS LONG AS THE HEAT LASTS CONTACT ME glenn moon AT [email protected]<script type="text/javascript"> /* */ </script>

Anyone know of any Smiths in Bakerfield Ca ?? were down here for x-mass @ the folks for a few days I am looking for something to do LOL would be nice to meet some smiths down here ? i am down here a few time's a year Steve's Welding & Fab & Artisit Smithing

David is a good friend and great smith, we will be demonstrating together at the 2015 Southeastern Blacksmith conference in May. Enjoy!

On the 14-15 March, bladesmiths from all over Australia are coming to Tahmoor in South Western Sydney. With over 100 bladesmiths, knife makers and edge tool specialists, all in one place, this event is not to be missed. Demonstrations on all aspects of edged tool manufacture, from sword to axes and everything in between. Find this event on Facebook here: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=600014130124730