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John Thompson

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  1. I use both the harbor freight Round Canvas Bag and their Canvas Riggers Bag.  Both can be seen from the post above.  The handle of the round canvas bag will break in a short amount of time.  When they do,  I just make up a chain mail handle for it and cover the center with leather.   The riggers bag is very durable and can hold an awful lot of weight.

  2. Steven,
    First of all hello and welcome IFI. I agree with Glenn, check out the PBA. If you can make it to Grand Island, we will be holding our Fall Conference this Saturday & Sunday.(October 3rd and 4th) at Randy Dack's shop.
    Also, the Omaha monthly meeting will be next Friday (October 9) at Vern Grasshorn's shop here in Omaha. Both of these would be a great way for you to step into balcksmithing without having to invest much money.
    If you need more info just PM me and I'll do my best to help you out.

    Good luck,
    John Thompson

  3. Josh,

    Sid is THE place for coal in Nebraska. You should also look to join the PBA.(Prarie Blacksmith Association). They are having a hammer-in just down the road from you in Filley Ne. on April 18th and 19th. More info can be found here: Prairie Blacksmiths Association : ABANA (Artist Blacksmith Association of North America) affiliate. .
    Harlan is a good guy and you'll have fun there.

    Have fun,

    John

    P.S. I second the notion of talking to Jr.(Irnsrgn). He lives in Falls City, and is very busy, but what he could teach you will take years off of the learning curve.

  4. Thomas,
    I have done the fair in Conroe (Plantersville actually), and most of the patrons there buy their stuff from Museum Replicas. Here is a link to there website and the eating utensils they sell-- Feasting Utensils - Museum Replicas -- Medieval Utensils - Museum Replicas.
    If this is what her friend has, your worst attempt will be better than what you can buy from them. As far as the Scarborough Faire goes, that one leans more towards a fantasy faire anyway so I think you'll be fine if she does place an order

    Hope this helps,
    John

  5. If it could only be one book, I would have to recommend "The Complete Bladesmith" by Jim Hrsoulas. As an added bonus, if you really have a question about this book you can always ask the good Dr. personally as he visits this forum quite often.

    John T.

  6. Sorry to hear that. Sometimes things just work out that way. Sounds like you were doing everything right (talking to people, good location) but sometimes people just aren't willing to part with their money.
    Now having said that, I would tell you the first thing I would do is raise my prices. I know it sounds crazy but 90% of the time it works. I think it has something to do with perceived value from potential customers. Hope this helps.

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