Events, Hammer ins, Where to meet

Quad-State info has been posted to the web at: http://sofablacksmiths.org/conference2012/2012index.htm

Ok, some of us chat regularly and know a few of us who will be attending, but I thought it would be good to have a post so we would all have a good idea as to who we might get to meet by attending. My brother in law and I will be there. We plan to bring a few tools (we may have to make some) to teach (to the best of Jeff's ability) the process on how to make small copper boxes.

I can't seem to e-mail anyone from sofa and get info on this years event...fees and camping fees

I was contacted by Glenn Recently and I guess somehow my name came up in putting together a group photo at the conference. So I would like to get some input from those who plan to attend and would like to get in the photo. I did this at the Memphis conference two years ago and we had mixed results. It is not easy to get everyone together at one time with all the activity going on. So some ideas from people who want to participate in the group photo would be great, maybe some pre-planning will help make this run a little smoother. I will be arriving in Rapid City on Wed July 18, so anyone that wants to join me for a cold beer will be able to find me there. I will be wear…

6th annual Trying-It hammer-in fri-Sun Aug 17-19. Posted to the calendar, but just in case repeated here! Zipcode 62274 We feed 3X/day..... bring a tent. Come make some more memories with us again!!!! email [email protected] if you need more details. Stan

Went to Pontiac, ILL this morning and got to meet Randy McDaniel, (Randy, on IFI). He was the guest demonstrator for the Illinois Valley Blacksmith Assoc. conference at Threshermen's Park in Pontiac. Took a couple of pics of him doing a demo of a sunflower leaf. He also showed how he made the pineapple for the gate, (Remember his post on that?). Also got to meet 781, while there. Had a great time but had to leave early because of a prior commitment. So I didn't get to see his afternoon demo. 781 was taking video of the demos, so maybe he will post them. While I was there, I just had to try holding this anvil. Looked like a real one. Even had the "patina". But i…

Today is international blacksmiths day. Why is there not a huge party going on here?

Wondering if anyone has plans to attend the AACB Conference on May 18th & 19th in Murpfreesboro TN ??? I have seen the demonstrators in the past at the AFC Confrence in AL & looking forward to seeing Ernie Dorrill & Steve Williamson demo again. Looks from the web site & brochure that it will be a good one. Was wondering if a bunch more of yall are going?? Bring some good tailgate stuff to sell, I always need more goodies for sure.

Greetings all! After a rather protracted break (for me at least) I and my fellow partner in Blacksmithing crime Mr Sean Marshall, Esquire have decided it's time to go walk about. We're travelling to Australia on the 17th of May and will be there from the 17th of May until the 12th of July (although we're seriously considering hopping over to New Zealand for a week or so and coming back to Oz for the 12th, if there are any Kiwi's who read this and wouldn't mind us camping on their lawns....hint, hint) On the 12th of July we're going to be flying over to the good old U.S of A. That's right boys and girls, after talking about it for some time I'm finally going to hit t…

Anyone on I Forge going to Scott Co hammer in near Davenport IA this weekend. The demonstrator is BAM's newsletter editor. Not sure what he is planning on making but myself and Nathan Robertson are driving down from MN.

ABANA Conference Central States Fairgrounds RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA JULY 18-21, 2012 Central States Fairgrounds RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA JULY 18-21, 2012 Demonstrators Claudio Bottero will be working by hand and power hammer with a team of blacksmiths to create a large sculpture. Punzo Family Coppersmiths will take scrap copper and turn it into beautiful copper vessels. All work is done by hand with very few tools. Håvard Bergland will make a true Viking Axe. Håvard’s book, that has been translated into English, will be for sale. Patient Order of Meticulous Metalsmiths will be making a Scandinavian style door with custom engraved hardware. They will b…

I want to let everyone know about the upcoming Toby Hickman Power Hammer Clinic put on by the California Blacksmiths Association! There is still one slot available for a participant and several places available for those who want to watch. I was an observer last year and felt I got way more than my moneys worth. This year, lunch is included in the price. I also said for the next clinic I want to work on the hammer!!! Toby is a master on the power hammer. He will go over the "hit-Turn" method and various tooling. I don't know what all he will cover but last years participants went home with several tools and a wealth of knowledge. Not to be missed if you have or are in t…

I am pleased to announce my 5 annual forge in. This time I am changing the format a little and the theme will be solely smelting, Making iron and steel. Over the weekend there will be multiple smelts of different kinds so we can compare and contrast methods and ideas. 3 days:- 4 or 5 smelts and material processing everybody will get stuck in. Probably post-mortem talks and other lectures . I have asked a few people to demonstrate and so far I have for sure Lee Sauder from America and Tim young from UK , Niko Hynninen (Finland) and myself will run another. I have other people in the pipeline......... I am changing the format from previous years in that I am NOT …

Sorry for such late notice everyone! Please consider joining us for the 2012 Fire and Brimstone Hammer-In and Smelt on March 31st.and April 1st. 2012 in Historic Marriottsville, Maryland The event will be at our forge (Baltimore Knife and Sword Co.) and the Church/Studio next door (Fire and Brimstone Studio). Having sold the wood lathe you saw last year (Oliver M159) we have installed a 27" Pryibil Spinning lathe. Bigger is better right!?! Jesus is hoping to reduce a large bloom on the big Nazel this year and we are chatting about what kind of ore smelt we will be doing. The beaudry is recieving a new motor this week to make it more reliable. Something you wou…

Open Forge. Every Saturday morning in Baton Rouge. Arnold & Anvil Blacksmiths 6112 Pino st Baton Rouge La. (225) 927-9800. Bring your hammer, or we got plenty. All welcome!

This is the weekend!! Oct 15 & 16. Mark Aspery and Brent Bailey are demonstrating this year and as usual it will be a FANTASTIC conference. Here is the web site for more info and registration info. http://www.saltforkcraftsmen.org/ You can register at the door if need be, no prob. Yes, there are family activities going on if you don't like to watch folks beatin' on hot stuff! (see web site for more details) TAILGATING!!!! IRON-N-THE HAT!!!! HAND MADE TOOLS-N-TOOL BOX to be raffled off at the Sat nite auction AUCTION!!!! GREAT FOOD!!!! MEET NEW and OLD FRIENDS!!! and TONS OF FUN!!!!! Don't miss it!

Well I'm off to Quad-State after work today---by way of several sets of kids and grand kids so I won't get there till Wednesday or Thursday. Anyone else going? (By a stroke of luck my disreputable red hat turned up---even more disreputable than before!)

Sir Ted Throckmorton in Utah is one of the nicest people on IFI. We should have a hammer-in at his place so that he can experience the full IFI ambiance. Sometime in June 2012, after the details get worked out, we can all meet at the Salt Lake City airport, convoy up to Ted's and have a wonderful weekend. We will need to find our own accommadations or tent out nearby. This will all be worked out beforehand, but we need to have an idea how many people might attend. so anyone interested, please post to this thread and we shall see how this might be accomplished. Details will be forthcoming.

Brian and I arrived at the Little Log Cabin grounds Wed., afternoon and set up shop. Thursday morning we were off and forging. 10 stations were set up and 20 people were fully involved in some heavy forging. We all had a great time. Good food, good people, and I think every student had a brain resembling a big sponge. We hope they all soaked in as much as they could stand. The people showed great interest, and were very appreciative. I can see why Brian enjoys sharing what he has learned over the years. When people can truly want to learn it shows in what they produce, and these guys produced. Hot Cuts, cupping tools, hammers, punches, top and bottom fullers. It was grea…

The Cape Breton Blacksmith Assoc. is pleased to offer The 1st Annual "Hammered at The Fortress" hammer-in, Sat/Sun October 22nd & 23rd. There is no fee to attend this event, however membership in the CBBA is required - $35.00 Cdn. - payable at the event. The CBBA is a registered affiliate of the Artist Blacksmith's Association of North America. http://www.cbblacksmiths.com/ This promises to be a very popular event with blacksmiths and knifemakers from throughout the Maritimes offering workshops and demonstrations. There will, of course, plenty of forge(gas and coal) and anvil space available for your own pounding needs. You don't need to bring anything, but if you h…

The 5th annual "Trying-It" hammerin weekend for 2011 wll be scheduled as usual on the 3rd weekend of Aug which this year will fall on Aug 19, 20, 21 (Fri - Sun) . This is the same weekend as the annual 5-day American Threshermen Steam and Antique Tractor show just 7 miles south in Pinckneyville, thus most motels are fully booked within the Pinckneyville region. The great flea market at the steam show is well worth a look too. Past years I have acquired a complete forge table and a 6" post vise, both considered to have been bought at bargain prices! This hammerin is on our 80-acre farm so bring a tent and you and yours should surely be able to find a cozy place here to p…

http://www.westernstates2011.com/ I'll be there, hope to see you all there too!

Canadian National Blacksmith's Conference comes to Ontario in 2011 CanIRON 8 Thursday July 28 to Sunday July 31, 2011 Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex Fergus, Ontario The Ontario Artist Blacksmith Association is pleased to announce it will be hosting CanIRON 8, the Canadian National Blacksmith's Conference. From July 28 to July 31 this summer, blacksmiths from across Canada and the United States will be gathering at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex in Fergus Ontario. Eight featured demonstrators are coming from England, Canada and the USA to illustrate techniques and conduct hands on workshops. Elements of the event will be free for the public to v…

I f I remenber right Clifton Ralph and Friends were there with a steam hammer firging a new post vice. What was the attraction this year and how was the turnout? I think they have this show every year in June. So any reports and/or pictures and what are the dates and information for next year? Thank you Armand

Started yesterday here in Mount Vernon, Wa. at the fairgrounds. If you're in the area come on by! http://blacksmith.org/forums/content/458-Spring-2011-Save-the-Date!