John B Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 For further details http://blacksmithsguild.com/special_events.html there should also be a fold forming demo amongst other things. Come along and enjoy, the Forge In is not restricted to Guild members and anyone interested in the Guild can attend the AGM meeting although they do not have voting rights, comments are invited. Next years course contents will be under discussion, any requests for specific specialist courses will be considered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Budd Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 alas I'm teaching that weekend, otherwise I would join you :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everything Mac Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 I can't get the time off. Would love to come. All the best Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomN Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I might be ok to come to this, now i've been made redundant. Would be a nie change of pace from job searching and doing housework. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted September 18, 2012 Author Share Posted September 18, 2012 Come on down Tom, there may be some contacts there you could chat to and see what they can offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomN Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Thanks John. I will attempt to convince the wife to let me go off for the weekend. Can I bring my tent down and camp on the site, for the Saturday night? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 Hi Tom, no problem with the camping, look forward to seeing you if you get the pass out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomN Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I think i've got the go ahead from the boss. I'll bring down my tent and some cakes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share Posted September 22, 2012 I think i've got the go ahead from the boss. I'll bring down my tent and some cakes! Cakes is good, bring your little poorly paid jobs too, and maybe we can give them some attention to help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomN Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 My jobs are actual jobs i've applied for, not commisions. I might bting some things down to make though. Any particular cake you fancy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 Bring them down Tom, anything thats going to be useful for you, Rather make those than jus demo something that may not be that useful immediately. Poor pay jobs and short hours seem to be the norm these days unless you're a politician or Banker, then reverse seems to apply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomN Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Could I bring down some leaf spring and make some tools John? Thats what I need mostly at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomN Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Might be coming tomorrow, but getting some strong hints from the wife that indicates that she may not be happy about it. I will be there if I can, but don't count on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 Toolmaking, problem solving all being done. The point of the weekend is to help people rather than just demo, Sorry if you can't make it, but I will be at the Hertfordshire Show on October 6th and 7th, so if you can't make it, we can play then. What kind of tools are you wanting to make specifically? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Budd Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 alas i shan't be able to make it at all now. I fell onto the broken end of a flourescent tube the other day and severed a nerve in my finger. As a consequence, I can't drive (or very much else to be honest!) so I win't be anle to pop on over after all. hope some folk do make it though John, would be a shame if they miss out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tzonoqua Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Hi John, I'll be there! Other half isn't that please to stay home but his son has a birthday party to go to so he's on home duties, and he's not pleased especially since he now knows there will be a pig roast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomN Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 John - I will be looking to make a variety of tools. Some tongs and punches etc. I will mostly be fine, just might need your input every now and again. Hopefully I will see you there tomorrow. Right i'm off home to cook the wife dinner and butter her up a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tzonoqua Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Ouch, Dave, sorry to hear about your finger, that doesn't sound good!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomN Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Couldn't make it. I am spending some time trying to fix up my current workshop instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted September 30, 2012 Author Share Posted September 30, 2012 Time well spent Tom, see you at the weekend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomN Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 I may well be there John. Currently have nothing made to sell though. Its a busy week as well, so getting things made is going to be difficult, but I will try. I could do with making some money now i'm out of work, so it would be great to come along. Hope you all had a good time down at the AGM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tzonoqua Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Shame you missed it Tom, there was a really interesting demo about fold forming, quite a simple but really effective way of building up textures and form in sheet material, really neat and inspiring. Thanks John for the hospitality, was an enjoyable day, and nice to meet some very talented people! Shame I had to go before the evening meal, it smelled delicious while it was cooking! Colleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted October 3, 2012 Author Share Posted October 3, 2012 I may well be there John. Currently have nothing made to sell though. Its a busy week as well, so getting things made is going to be difficult, but I will try. I could do with making some money now i'm out of work, so it would be great to come along. Hope you all had a good time down at the AGM. Going to be a bit lonely on my only if you don't manage to get there Tom, The AGM was enjoyable and the evening entertainment went down really well. At the end of the day, do what's best for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomN Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 It was a shame I couldn't make it. Got to keep the wife happy at the moment though. Training for joining the army is taking up a fair bit of time, with job searching, plus the weather is extremely unpredictable at the moment. I'd like to get there on the weekend to help you John, but the wife has planned things and is determined to go to Ikea for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HagartheHorrible Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Hi John just a line to say Thanx for a great A.G.M weekend.And a personal thank you to the ladies for the great food and hard work over the week end.I will be down at the weekend (another 400 mile round tip)to the fire welding course see you then Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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