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I am extremely excited about Quad State. If all goes well, and the school can get substitutes, me and the wife will be trucking it up to Quad State! Actually we will be riding up there, yesteryearforge and Linda (my coolest of cool in-laws) will be the pilot and co-pilot of this pilgrimage... Who else is going? (Glenn you better be there I want to shake your hand and thank you for this place IN PERSON!) Peyton

I agree. This is a good book, especially for beginners. She takes a very common sense approach and does a good job of explaining things so even I can understand it! ;-) Peyton

Just wanted to drop in a reminder of this weekend's meeting. If you have not yet please let us know you are coming... Thanks guys! See ya'll Saturday in Lexington!!!!!!!!!!!!! Peyton

This past Saturday I rode into Richmond Va. with my wife to search out the resting place of an author she is reading in one of her college classes. While there I saw some really cool things. Hollywood Cemetary is the home to many famous confederate generals, and presidents, along with many other notable people important to America, and to Virginia. Here are a couple of things I did snap a picture of. The first picture is a neat gate leading into a family plot. Super old stuff. Early 1800's head stones, and the gate had no welds and was all riveted. The second picture is of James Monroe's piece of property. From what I could tell it was mostly cast iron with some forged bars mixed in. I guess when you are a president of the United States you can have something like this! :-) If you guys are ever around the area you should stop in just to peak at the iron work. I feel lucky to live an hour or so from such a history rich city. I am going back for more pictures of the boundry fence and main gates... Peyton

Just a word that the August newsletter is now available to be downloaded at the odbsa website. Go to current news and click on the link. Takes a few minutes to download, but it is well worth it!!!! Here is a link: ODBSA NEWS The next meeting is coming up soon! Hope to see you there! If you plan on attending let me know so I can have some things prepared to give you! Peyton

There will also be a FREE gift to all members who show up to this meeting. It is so top secret I don't even know what it is. But as my Brother-in-Law says: "If it's free it's for me!" Make sure you let me or Bobby know you are planning on attending so we can have enough free stuff! ;-) Peyton

I had a bumper sticker once when I was in high school that said "if you outlaw guns, then only outlaws will have them." The principal asked me to remove it from my car...Another thing is how the word "weapon" is used. Lots of people have made the points already about martial arts... One definition of the word is "any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting". So in my book my .357 is not a weapon until I point it at someone, or something with the intention of harm. Same as my ball pein hammer. Makes great spoons, and brings my little leaves to life until I use the ball to smack someone between the eyes for asking me "is that hot?"!!! :-) my .02 worth... Peyton

there is a wicked truth here...but still funny! Goes to show sometimes more government does not mean more freedom. Well done Jr!!!!!!! Peyton

OK guys. I just wanted to remind ya'll that if you are planning on coming to Lee's place then to notify either me or Bobby. If you are not sure check the ODBSA website and see if your name is listed for planning to attend. This helps in knowing how many to expect and how to plan the day around that number. Also helps me know how much work I will have to do! :-) Lee's place is going to be an extremely cool meeting. He is going to show/explain the bloomery process. and other aspects of his shop, along with demoing a few things. A great learning opportunity!!! Peyton

I went to see my parents this weekend and my dad mentioned getting a new air compressor. So I offered hauling this one off for free. He actually said ok! Ha! So a 5hp compressor for free....Not too shabby. Notice the ifi.com sticker on the back window of the ol' truck too! :-) Peyton

yeah me too! Peyton

Welcome all. I ask that we all remember that this is a family forum and that if you would not say it in church then don't say it here. The ODBSA is a great group of smiths from all over Virginia. We have a few members who are teachers and professional smiths. We have a meeting at a different shop each month for members and their guests. If anyone is interested in joining please contact me or Bobby Floyd from the ODBSA website. Or join us on our new ODBSA-I Forge Iron Forum. Peyton

Bookends are for the honest few out there that read every book they buy, and don't buy books to fill shelves...LOL Peyton

I'd drive it. A few years back I was in a truck show and saw a "truck" close to that. It was a 1954 chevy "ute" from Australia, made specifically for export(at least that is what the owner said). This one is older than that, but may have been the first generation. Who knows. I think its awesome. Thanks for the pics Jr! Peyton

That shovel looks great! It really warms my heart to hear about you and your kids in the forge. I may be grown but sometimes in the forge seeing something new, or just watching makes me feel like a kid sometimes! Peyton

I have been surfing around through the IFI blueprints and anvilfire's iforge how-to list and am in search of projects dealing with the use of pipe. I have used pipe to make candle cups, and I really like the pipe rose demo over on anvilfire a lot. I am tyring to get some ideas on what to demo at an upcoming meeting. Anyone out there make anything fun with pipe? Thanks. Peyton

Nocturnal Iron Works. This name may cover all aspects of your shop. From Fab work to forged work. Logo could be a cresent moon hanging over an anvil with a single star beside it. In a semi circle arch over the logo have it say "Nocturnal Iron Works" Under the anvil have your name as resident blacksmith. That way your name is there and could come off if you ever sell the place...my .02. Peyton

It does look to be a rivet set tool of some sort. I will guess that by the size and long reins I am going to say a rivet set for boilers(steam) or large rivets on machinery...I have no idea. I am bad at this game. Peyton

I don't have time to forge anymore. You keep adding new features, and I just can't leave the site!!!!!!!!!!!! :-) Peyton