brianbrazealblacksmith Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Here are some tools Lyle,LDW, and I made to prepare for Tannehill where we will be "Tailgaiting", making tools for sell to pay our way at this event. These tools took us less than three days to complete, and Lyle even ripped the hickory board that we made the handles from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Wargo New2bs Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Brian, you and Lyle make some great looking tools. Are the bottom swage tools for the rounding hammers made from jack hammer bits? I'm guessing the punches and fullers are made from 1045 or 4140? Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianbrazealblacksmith Posted August 29, 2010 Author Share Posted August 29, 2010 The bottom swages are made from jackhammer bits and the edge tools are also as well as the 1 1/2" bottom fulleres, but the rest are made from 4140. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Wargo New2bs Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Thanks Brian. Hope you guys have an enjoyable and safe trip to Tannehill. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wesley Chambers Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 What dates are you headed out Brian, we got the Ohio Ren faire starting next weekend but my Lady and I are looking to plan a trip south this looks like a fun stop~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianbrazealblacksmith Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share Posted August 30, 2010 The Tannehill conference is the 10th,11th, and 12th of September. We'll be there the 9th to set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Wargo New2bs Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Brian, I'm having a hard time finding registration material on Tannehill. Do you have a lead on that? Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDW Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Here is a link to the conference brochure http://www.alaforge.org/files/2010_Sept_conferance.pdf And here is a link where I got the brochre from http://www.alaforge.org/ Hope you can make it. I hope everyone from the IforgeIron gang will stop by and say hello to us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clinton Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Powerhammer? we don't need no powerhammer, those look great Brian and Lyle, wish I could make it out there but I am financially embarrassed at the moment. I will be going to Octoberfest, a little bit easier commute for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Wargo New2bs Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Thanks for the links Lyle. If I can work out some childcare issues I'll try and make it over. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDW Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Brian, Karen, and I are heading for the Alabama Forge Councils Conference at Tannehill State Park this morning. We will be making tools in the tailgating area for the next four days. These folks know how to have fun so if you can make time to get there its worth the trip. We will be back Sunday. Again here is the brochure http://www.alaforge.org/files/2010_Sept_conferance.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvmikeray Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Brian, Karen and Lyle - I had a great time at the event and learned a lot watching you over the weekend. I have a few pics I made I will post latter. Oh yeah - The Hardy cutter fit great in all three anvils !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvmikeray Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Here are a few PICS of the AFC Fall Conference. 1. The shot of Brian and Lyle making my Hardy Cutter. The others where presenters at the conference. 2. John Phillips - large cool stuff www.phillipsmetalworks.com . http://www.abana.org/downloads/publications/arteaser.pdf 3. I did not get the name of the guys making the tongs, but I won (highest bid) two pair of them he donated to the auction. I think they were from Shelby County though here in Alabama. Very nice tongs !!! 4. "Iron in the hat" crowd 5. Auction crowd. It rained for about 15 min real hard but it cooled things off for the auction. This was a great weekend and I spent most of my time buggin Brian, Karen and Lyle. But I also enjoyed what I got to see of the other presenters. If you got to come out to the event, I am sure you had a great time. The park was nice and the AFC put on a heck of a event. I got to meet many of the folks that are part of the AFC and joined myself to support AFC. I knew a few of the folks from other events like Kentuck and other central Alabama events. http://www.kentuck.org/festival.html 1. Alan Kress 2. Allison Bohorfoush (Kress) - http://www.alabamadesignercraftsmen.com/pages/artists/bohorfoush.htm 3. Robert (Bob) Taylor - saw him but did not get a chance to talk to him. http://www.southernartistry.org/Robert_Taylor I also got to meet many of the AFC supporting members and had a great event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDW Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Thanks for posting the pics, I am glad that hardy fit. Here is a link to the pics I took http://picasaweb.google.com/LDWynn/AlabamaForgeCouncilConference# since I was mainly working I only got pictures when I could. I was surprised that there were so many people that had been on Iforgeiron, in the past I only came across a few. There were several people that said they had only found this site a week or two ago. Ya'll stand up and let us here from you. When you see Brian or I let us know you have seen us here. we enjoy telling people we know someone through this web site. For years I went to meetings once a month to try and learn more about blacksmithing. This site fills in a big void, and gives you access to answers you would have had to wait on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvmikeray Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 I was one of those who only found the site a few weeks ago. It is a great site !!! I realized today I should have purchased a top cutter also. But I guess I'll need to wait a few weeks since I spent all my money on the auction !!!! :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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