Oak Hill Forge Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Well I have my first demo under my belt. I did a fall craft event on the Blue Ridge Parkway at the Humpback Rocks visitor's center Near Waynesboro Va. Everything went pretty smooth. The forge was constructed from a farm disc harrow blade 24" in diameter with a 6" to 3" pipe reducer as the firepot. It has a circular type clinker breaker. This was the first time I had fired that forge so I was a little nervous. I actually got paid and was invited back again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Einhorn Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Looks great, congratulations. Keep up the good work! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansman Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 looks like a good time,congrats !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Oak Hill, sounds like you're hooked on the demo scene. They are fun to do. Get several small quick projects to make and have fun. Congrats. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnie Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 You had a great time, you got paid to have a great time, and you were invited back. Life is good. I like your forge also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wedwards Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Donnie, Congratulations. It doesn't get much better than that. Good job. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chyancarrek Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Congrats! Demos are a whole lotta fun! Glad it went so well. The disk makes a fine looking forge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecelticforge Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Fun eh? I noticed the black sawbuck in the rear. Was that a thing you use? If so, besides bucking logs, what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oak Hill Forge Posted October 2, 2009 Author Share Posted October 2, 2009 The saw buck had no value as a blacksmithing tool. The venue is a restored mountain farm with an original log house, barn, spring house, chicken coupe etc. The barn actually came from the homestead of Joe Clark, yep the one from the Old Joe Clark bluegrass tune, moved there from the Irish Creek area. They always have different mountain crafts demoed each weekend, along with free bluegrass bands on 2 to 4 Sundays. It's a pretty nice place. Glad our tax dollars do some good ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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