Unforgivun Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 So today I attended the Alabama Forge Councils' annual conference. It was NOTHING like I expected it to be. The people associated with smithing are apparently a unique breed of people in that everyone is more than happy to tell you anything you want to know so long as you seem willing to learn. There are only 2 places where I have seen this. Smithing, and Boy Scouts. Anyway along the way I got to meet our own CVMikeRay and BMazingo. Both are extremely nice people and I consider myself lucky to have met them. I also learned that Mike has a CNC plasma and makes stunningly beautiful leaf cut outs, rose patterns etc using it. Here are a few pictures of the afternoon. I got so wrapped up talking to people and taking it all in that I forgot to take pictures until the sun was going down and lots of people had already left. Forge Pavilion Iron in the hat/auction CVMikeRay with a few of the things he purchased during the auction. I believe it was a copper rose and a Clay Spencer candle holder. Mike also got some nice deals on a few other items . Anyway for anyone on this site that I didn't meet, the event was a blast. I don't think you could go and not have a good time. I hope everyone had a blast and hope to meet more people there again next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Trez Cole Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Glad you had a good time, Thats the way it is everyone is willing to share. It will take you time to learn it. and before your know it you will be helping others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the other dave Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 I was there also. Will you be be going to the monthly meetings the second Sunday of each month? Hope you enjoyed the conference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unforgivun Posted September 12, 2011 Author Share Posted September 12, 2011 I was at the last one there, should be at the work day next Sunday as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Blacksmiths are noted for having opinions and being more than willing to share them. There IS a good reason it's abreviated BS you know. But no, there's no surprise to finding a gathering of smiths happy to help and share the craft. It wasn't that many years ago it was a waning craft. Sure smithing isn't coming back as a major industrial trade but there's a growing interest in being able to make things yourself and steel is the basis of human civilization. Being able to take humanities two oldest tools, fire and something to bash with and have your way with iron and steel is deeply satisfying. It's also very contagious and addictive, I'm thinking you're lost now. Frosty the Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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