Blacksmith Guild of Central Maryland

Hi, I was looking to find a Maryland blacksmith that might be able to help me out with putting together a piece I was designing for a friend. I don't see a classified sub-forum around here so I was wondering if there was a place I could put up project details to see if I could find some interested parties. Thanks.

Hello all, I have an odd request. I sent a large vise base to a company in maryland for repair around febuary. Got pics and emails it was done and going to be shipped back then have not been able to contact the owner since. Been sending emails with no response. There has been no money exchanged, I am just concernedd something may have happened to him. I am hoping there may be someone in the area that knows him or may know a phone number I could try him at, all our contact has been email. heres the company http://www.georgemillermachine.com/3701.html Thanks Marcus

The July Monthly meeting of the Blacksmith Guild of Central Maryland will be Sunday, July 21th on the grounds of the Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 S. Center St, Westminster, MD 21157. The facility opens up at 9am and we will be there until about 4pm (more or less). Pot luck lunch at noon (Please bring a dish to share.) Iron-in-the-hat raffle follows lunch (please bring a contribution for the raffle) Business meeting at about 1pm. Trade Item for July is something made from non-ferrous metal Follow the Blacksmith Guild of Central Maryland on our web page: www.bgcmonline.org and FaceBook: Blacksmith Guild of Central Maryland

The June 2013 Monthly meeting of the Blacksmith Guild of Central Maryland will be Sunday, June 23rd (This is NOT a third Sunday of the month) on the grounds of the Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 S. Center St, Westminster, MD 21157. The facility opens up at 9am and we will be there until about 4pm (more or less). Pot luck lunch at noon (Please bring a dish to share.) Iron-in-the-hat raffle follows lunch (please bring a contribution for the raffle) Business meeting at about 1pm. Trade Item for June is a blacksmithing tool Follow the Blacksmith Guild of Central Maryland on our web page: www.bgcmonline.org and FaceBook: Blacksmith Guild of Central Maryland

The Blacksmith Guild of Central Maryland and the Carroll County Farm Museum will be celebrating the 25th Annual Blacksmith Days, taking place on the weekend of 18-19 May, 2013. This year the featured demonstrators will be Colonial Williamsburg's Ken Schwarz, and Randy McDaniel. These are the same 2 demonstrators who kicked off the very first Blacksmith Days, 25 years ago. Ken will be demonstrating some aspect of colonial style blacksmithing. Randy is bringing his hydraulic press and will be showing how to incorporate a press into your blacksmithing. . Admission for the 2 day event which includes 2 continental breakfasts and 2 lunches is $40 at the gate. Gates op…

The April Monthly meeting of the Blacksmith Guild of Central Maryland will be Sunday, April 14th on the grounds of the Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 S. Center St, Westminster, MD 21157. The facility opens up at 9am and we will be there until about 4pm (more or less). Pot luck lunch at noon Iron-in-the-hat raffle follows lunch (please bring a contribution for the raffle) Business meeting at about 1pm. Trade Item for April is a garden tool or plant hanger. . Mark your Calendars: The weekend of 18/19 May 2013 will be the 25th Annual Blacksmith Days. Set up is on Friday, 17May. The featured demonstrators will be Ken Schwarz and Randy McDaniel. Go to www.bgc…

The March Monthly meeting of the Blacksmith Guild of Central Maryland will be Sunday, March 24th on the grounds of the Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 S. Center St, Westminster, MD 21157. The facility opens up at 9am and we will be there until about 4pm (more or less). Pot luck lunch at noon March is time for the 14th Annual BGCM Chili Cook-off. Bring a pot of your best mild or spicy chili and compete for the title of Best Blacksmith Chili. Iron-in-the-hat raffle follows lunch (please bring a contribution for the raffle) Business meeting at about 1pm. Trade Item for March is a ladle or cooking spoon (If the weather is threatening, check in with the …

The February Monthly meeting of the Blacksmith Guild of Central Maryland will be Sunday, Feb. 17th on the grounds of the Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 S. Center St, Westminster, MD 21157. The facility opens up at 9am and we will be there until about 4pm (more or less). Pot luck lunch at noon Iron-in-the-hat raffle follows lunch (please bring a contribution for the raffle) Business meeting at about 1pm. Trade Item for February is something with a sharp edge. (If the weather is threatening, check in with the BGCM HotLine before setting out for the Farm Museum 410-386-9150)

The January Monthly meeting of the Blacksmith Guild of Central Maryland will be Sunday, Jan. 20th on the grounds of the Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 S. Center St, Westminster, MD 21157. The facility opens up at 9am and we will be there until about 4pm (more or less). Pot luck lunch at noon Iron-in-the-hat raffle follows lunch (please bring a contribution for the raffle) Business meeting at about 1pm. In the morning, Jacob Selmer will be doing a demonstration of repoussé in steel, as can be used on armor. Trade Item for January is something with a heart, in anticipation of Valentine's Day next month. (If the weather is threatening, check in with the BG…

Since the Holiday Party was moved back to November, the December Monthly meeting of the Blacksmith Guild of Central Maryland will be Sunday, Dec. 16th on the grounds of the Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 S. Center St, Westminster, MD 21157. The facility opens up at 9am and we will be there until about 4pm (more or less). Pot luck lunch at noon Iron-in-the-hat raffle follows lunch (please bring a contribution for the raffle) Business meeting at about 1pm. Trade Item this month is a set of 4 napkin rings. (If the weather is threatening, check in with the BGCM HotLine before setting out for the Farm Museum 410-386-9150)

The November Monthly meeting of the Blacksmith Guild of Central Maryland will NOT be at the Farm Museum and will NOT be a Sunday. This year the Holiday party will be the Saturday before Thanksgiving, November 17th, at the Bear Branch Nature Center on the grounds of the Hashawha Environmental Center, 300 John Owings Rd.; north of Westminster off of Rt 97. Set up for the party starts at 4pm and the party starts at 5pm. Please bring an appetizer, side dish and/or dessert. The Guild will provide the main courses and beverages. The Trade Item this month is a hand made holiday ornament. In addition, there will be a cookie exchange: bring 1 dozen holiday cookies and go home …

The October Monthly meeting of the Blacksmith Guild of Central Maryland will be Sunday, October 28th (This is NOT a third Sunday of the month) on the grounds of the Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 S. Center St, Westminster, MD 21157. The facility opens up at 9am and we will be there until about 4pm (more or less). Pot luck lunch at noon (Please bring a dish to share.) Iron-in-the-hat raffle follows lunch (please bring a contribution for the raffle) Business meeting at about 1pm. The Trade Item for October is a pair of book ends. Heads-up for the November monthly meeting. It will NOT be at the Farm Museum. The Annual Holiday Party has been moved from December to Novemb…

The September Monthly meeting of the Blacksmith Guild of Central Maryland will be Sunday, September 23rd (This is NOT a third Sunday of the month) on the grounds of the Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 S. Center St, Westminster, MD 21157. The facility opens up at 9am and we will be there until about 4pm (more or less). John Dittmeier will be giving a demo at 10 am Don't forget to bring something for the Iron-In-The-Hat. September is time for the BGCM Annual Crab Feast starting at noon. Please bring a side dish or desert. The Guild will supply the crabs, hot dogs, hamburgers and soft drinks. Don't forget to bring something for the Iron-in-the-hat raffle. Trade Item …

The August Monthly meeting of the Blacksmith Guild of Central Maryland will be Sunday, August 12th (This is NOT a third Sunday of the month) on the grounds of the Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 S. Center St, Westminster, MD 21157. The facility opens up at 9am and we will be there until about 4pm (more or less). August is time for the BGCM Annual Ice-Cream Freeze-Off. Bring you best home made ice-cream and compete for Best Blacksmith Ice-Cream. Pot luck lunch at noon (Please bring a dish to share.) Iron-in-the-hat raffle follows lunch (please bring a contribution for the raffle) Business meeting at about 1pm. Trade Item for August is a wood working tool.

It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of my friend and fellow blacksmith Tom Anderson. Tom passed away last evening at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA The viewing will be at Shaw's funeral home in Lewisburg, PA this Friday 15 June from 6 to 8 pm with Funeral Services at the same location at 8pm Tom's Wife Donna has requested that donations in Tom's memory be made to the Blacksmith Guild of Central Maryland PO Box 593 Randallstown, MD 21133-0593

The June Monthly meeting of the Blacksmith Guild of Central Maryland will be Sunday, June 10th (This is NOT a third Sunday of the month) on the grounds of the Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 S. Center St, Westminster, MD 21157. The facility opens up at 9am and we will be there until about 4pm (more or less). Pot luck lunch at noon (Please bring a dish to share.) Iron-in-the-hat raffle follows lunch (please bring a contribution for the raffle) Business meeting at about 1pm. Trade Item for June is a set of meat skewers and a holder.

This year the featured demonstrators will be Jymm Hoffman and ABS Master Bladesmith Mark Sentz. Admission for the 2 day event which includes 2 continental breakfasts and 2 lunches is $40. Gates open at 8am and demos start at 9am. All of the usual amenities: Tailgateing Iron-In-The-Hat raffles both days. Late Saturday afternoon there will be a live auction of hand forged ironwork. Silent auction ending at 3pm on Sunday. (Attendees may consign items for the Silent Auction.) We are raffling off a damascus ladle made by Ted McNett and Ray Neubauer and a knife donated by Baltimore Knife and Sword. Forging contests Green Coal sessions both afternoons. Maryland State Farrier…

The April Monthly meeting of the Blacksmith Guild of Central Maryland will be Sunday, April 15th on the grounds of the Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 S. Center St, Westminster, MD 21157. The facility opens up at 9am and we will be there until about 4pm (more or less). Pot luck lunch at noon Iron-in-the-hat raffle follows lunch (please bring a contribution for the raffle) Business meeting at about 1pm. Trade Item for April is a garden tool. Mark your Calendars: The weekend of 19/20 May 2012 will be the 24th Annual Blacksmith Days. Set up is on Friday, 18 May. The featured demonstrators will be Jymm Hoffman and ABS Master Bladesmith Mark Sentz. Go to www.bgcmonline…

The March Monthly meeting of the Blacksmith Guild of Central Maryland will be Sunday, March 18th on the grounds of the Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 S. Center St, Westminster, MD 21157. The facility opens up at 9am and we will be there until about 4pm (more or less). Pot luck lunch at noon March is time for the Annual BGCM Chili Cook-off. Bring a pot of your best mild or spicy chili and compete for the title of Best Blacksmith Chili. Iron-in-the-hat raffle follows lunch (please bring a contribution for the raffle) Business meeting at about 1pm. Sometime between 10 and 11 am, a group of farriers that are training for an international competition will give a demo…

The February Monthly meeting of the Blacksmith Guild of Central Maryland will be Sunday, Feb. 19th on the grounds of the Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 S. Center St, Westminster, MD 21157. The facility opens up at 9am and we will be there until about 4pm (more or less). Pot luck lunch at noon Iron-in-the-hat raffle follows lunch (please bring a contribution for the raffle) Business meeting at about 1pm. Trade Item for February is a business card holder. . (If the weather is threatening, check in with the BGCM HotLine before setting out for the Farm Museum 410-386-9150)

The January Monthly meeting of the Blacksmith Guild of Central Maryland will be Sunday, Jan. 15th on the grounds of the Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 S. Center St, Westminster, MD 21157. The facility opens up at 9am and we will be there until about 4pm (more or less). Pot luck lunch at noon Iron-in-the-hat raffle follows lunch (please bring a contribution for the raffle) Business meeting at about 1pm. Trade Item for January is something with a heart, in anticipation of Valentine's Day next month. (If the weather is threatening, check in with the BGCM HotLine before setting out for the Farm Museum 410-386-9150)

The December Monthly meeting of the Blacksmith Guild of Central Maryland will NOT be at the Farm Museum and will NOT be a Sunday. December is time for the BGCM Annual Holiday Party on Saturday, December 10th at the Bear Branch Nature Center on the Grounds of the Hashawha Environmental Center, 300 John Owings Rd.; north of Westminster off of Rt 97. Set up for the party starts at 4pm and the party starts at 5pm. Please bring a side dish and/or dessert. The Guild will provide the main courses and beverages. The Trade Item for December is a hand made holiday ornament. In addition, there will be a cookie exchange: bring 2 dozen holiday cookies and go home with someone else…

The November Monthly meeting of the Blacksmith Guild of Central Maryland will be Sunday, Nov. 20th on the grounds of the Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 S. Center St, Westminster, MD 21157. The facility opens up at 9am and we will be there until about 4pm (more or less). Pot luck lunch at noon Iron-in-the-hat raffle follows lunch (please bring a contribution for the raffle) Business meeting at about 1pm. Trade Item this month is a piece of jewelry. (If the weather is threatening, check in with the BGCM HotLine before setting out for the Farm Museum 410-386-9150)

The October Monthly meeting of the Blacksmith Guild of Central Maryland will be Sunday, Oct. 16th on the grounds of the Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 S. Center St, Westminster, MD 21157. The facility opens up at 9am and we will be there until about 4pm (more or less). Pot luck lunch at noon Iron-in-the-hat raffle follows lunch (please bring a contribution for the raffle) Business meeting at about 1pm. Trade Item this month is something that includes a leaf

The September Monthly meeting of the Blacksmith Guild of Central Maryland will be Sunday, Sept. 25th on the grounds of the Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 S. Center St, Westminster, MD 21157. The facility opens up at 9am and we will be there until about 4pm (more or less). This is not a 3rd Sunday. At about 10am Guild President Bob Hungerman will be doing a demo based on the modern welding class he took. BGCM Annual “crab feast” at noon, Iron-in-the-hat raffle follows lunch (please bring a contribution for the raffle) Business meeting at about 1pm. Trade Item this month is a “crab picking tool