John B Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 May 29th and 30th at Westpoint Forge, Dave Budd is going to be demo'ing how to make a blade, plus there will also be opportunities to ask and get demo's in what you would like to see, or demo yourself your party piece. All are welcome, starts from 9.00 am refreshments and food available, please indicate if you will be coming so we can make catering arrangements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Dodgy car willing, I'll be there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted May 25, 2010 Author Share Posted May 25, 2010 Dodgy car willing, I'll be there... Look forward to seeing you, anything specific you want? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercguild@blueyonder.co.u Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 John,Sorry to leave it so late, if its ok please count me in (Pete Wilson) Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted May 27, 2010 Author Share Posted May 27, 2010 John,Sorry to leave it so late, if its ok please count me in (Pete Wilson) Thank you. No Problems Pete, the more the merrier, not many so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Budd Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 well, I've picked up my hammer, tongs, steel and oil so I'm ready for tomorrow Hopefully there are going to be more than just the 4 of us there! :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted May 28, 2010 Author Share Posted May 28, 2010 well, I've picked up my hammer, tongs, steel and oil so I'm ready for tomorrow Hopefully there are going to be more than just the 4 of us there! So do I Dave, the enthusiasm over here for a forge in is underwhelming it seems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 I just wanted to say thank you to John for all the effort he put in to organise this weekends IFI Forge-in. It’s a shame that we had to cut the weekend short due to a lack of support on the Sunday, but the few of us that managed to make today were treated to a fine display of bladesmithing by Dave Budd, who managed to pack a lot of information into the time we all had together. Dave demoed a smallish stick tang knife from start to finish, including two different methods of drawing the temper. All in all it was a very enjoyable and informative day. I have included a few bad photos of a very good day and would urge anyone thinking of trying to make the September date, to try very hard indeed, you won’t be disappointed I just realised I forgot to thank Dave for his time and effort in the above post, so thanks very nuch Dave it was facinating stuff. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tzonoqua Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 So do I Dave, the enthusiasm over here for a forge in is underwhelming it seems Not that it may mean much, but would love to come for a wonderful weekend of firey frolics, but there is something like a thousand mile round journey that stands in the way. It may be a small island, (a reference my Essex lad of a partner takes minor offence to... ) -but it's not that small! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Hi John, I'm really sorry, I've been so busy I haven't had a chance to log onto the site for ages and I completely missed this weekender. I'll try and see if we (myself and Sean) can make it over for the one in September (I looked on the guilds website) We might even try coming along to one of the shows the guilds at nearer to London before then. If I get a chance I'll send you an email with a bit of a progress report regarding what we've managed at the Farm in Stepney, it's not been, nor is is yet, all plain sailing but things are moving forwards. We might be having the Farm relaunch in early August now, but that's to be confirmed. As I say I'll fill you in on the details by email. Sorry I missed what looked like a good weekend and please consider yourselves welcome to come up to the smoke to say hello any time you're in this neck of the woods. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted May 30, 2010 Author Share Posted May 30, 2010 I'd like to thank everyone who did turn up, and especially Dave for doing such a great demo, excellent content and execution, and appreciated by all who made the effort to be there. There was also the usual banter and anecdotes that were also useful in passing knowledge on whilst enjoying the fellowship of like minded people. Maybe two days is too much? We will see how Septembers weekend goes and make decisions on that response. Especially for Alice, if she can make it, we will be featuring a session on flowers and how to develop them. Thanks again Dave, Steve, Dean and Pete for your support and involvement. Thanks to Steve for the pics, turned out well. Big but it does show the detail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercguild@blueyonder.co.u Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 I'd like to thank everyone who did turn up, and especially Dave for doing such a great demo, excellent content and execution, and appreciated by all who made the effort to be there. There was also the usual banter and anecdotes that were also useful in passing knowledge on whilst enjoying the fellowship of like minded people. Maybe two days is too much? We will see how Septembers weekend goes and make decisions on that response. Especially for Alice, if she can make it, we will be featuring a session on flowers and how to develop them. Thanks again Dave, Steve, Dean and Pete for your support and involvement. Thanks to Steve for the pics, turned out well. Big but it does show the detail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercguild@blueyonder.co.u Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Glad I made the trip down the M5,Thanks Dave for a very enjoyable day sorry I had to dash off but duty calls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Thanks to Steve for the pics, turned out well. Big but it does show the detail They were a bit big weren't they....I'm probably compensating for something... :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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