March 3, 201313 yr I am pleased to announce that Dave Custer and Fiery Furnace Forge Blacksmith LLC has officially been accepted into the Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen. I submitted five pieces to be juried. I received the juror's comments and checklist in my acceptance letter. I received a high rating in every technique, finish, and design category except one. ("High rating" meaning it was checked as a "strong point" instead of "develop further.") The one was brazing and as I did not submit any brazed pieces, that category simply received a N/A. (not applicable) I also received several hand written comments. All of them praised my level of detail and attention to finish and technique. One comment suggested the handle on my hammer be larger towards the back more like store bought handles, but I suppose that is more a personal preference. (I like my handle straight in profile all of the way down.) Once again, I would like to thank all of you guys for the support you've given me thus far in all of my endeavors. This forum has played a large roll in getting me to where I am now and in reaching this milestone. You guys are great! It is an honor to be a part of this forum! Thanks! Here are pics of the five pieces I submitted.
March 3, 201313 yr Congratulations Dave! You are proof for everyone that getting out there and putting in the time does produce results. The work you submitted is outstanding in every way. Thanks for sharing this with us. Dick
March 3, 201313 yr congrats dave! as for your handle that is just a lack of understanding that is confirmed by the comment more like a store bought handle. keep up the great work
March 3, 201313 yr Congrats Dave, This is acknowledgement that peers accept your ability. It has been my pleasure to watch some of your projects and skill progress to such a high level. And congrats to your family and close friends for giving you support you needed for this well deserved ride. Carry on David Gaddis
March 3, 201313 yr Nice work, very well deserved. Imagination, skill, work ethic and passion serve you well.
March 3, 201313 yr Congratulations Dave, It's been fun and educational watching you as you have progressed.
March 3, 201313 yr Congratulations Dave, beautiful work. Looking forward to seeing many more of your creations ! Denise
March 3, 201313 yr Congratulations Dave, beautiful work. Looking forward to seeing many more of your creations ! Denise
March 4, 201313 yr Congratulations Dave! It's really good to see the art guild recognizes true artistry. I've been saying for some time now you're a comer. It's an honor to know you and if I've been able to be some help I'm truly honored. The handle comment is subjective opinion, we all have them. As to making the end larger like a store bought handle try not to take that like it sounds. I make my handles spread towards the end with a round bulge at the very end, I stole the idea from Uri Hofi's hammer handles and improved on it. <grin> My handles and Uri's are slab handles but both are larger at the back like "store bought." As we all know, it's really easy to write something, post it and THEN discover it doesn't read like we intended. Heck, I do that all the time I just don't find out till later. Oh well. <grin> Frosty The lucky
March 6, 201313 yr Congratulations Dave! Great looking work. Hope to get to do some work with you again real soon :) !
March 6, 201313 yr Author Thanks guys! Wayne and Jonathan: Are you guys coming to the hammer in we're hosting in Scottsville at the end of the month? Tenn Clif: If you live in Tennessee or Kentucky you should consider coming to the hammer in too. PM me with your email addresses if you're interested in coming. I believe the date is March 23rd.
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