primtechsmith Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 "The Ring of Fire" October 20th 9am-5pm2nd Annual Yesteryear Forge Hammer InLocation: Yesteryear Forge 15421 Five Forks Rd. Amelia VA 23002Demonstrators:Randy McDaniel: Randy will be doing a FULL DAY demo on tool making, animal heads, and cowboy hats. Randy is also the author of "A Blacksmithing Primer, A Course in Basic and Intermediate Blacksmithing." This is widely known as one of the BEST educational books and VHS/DVD sets out there. This is your opportunity to see a well known author and an amazing smith. All items of Randy's will be auctioned off at the end of the day!Randy Cox: Randy will be demonstrating copper work throughout the day with various projects. Randy is an instructor in North Carolina for "motorsports management". He trains the NASCAR guys how to do body work. His techniques are easy to understand and a joy to watch.Dave Hammer: Dave is the "Roaming Blacksmith". This guy goes great distances to see demonstrations and his very much a veteran smith. He will be putting on a 1 hour demo that is sure to show us all something new.Rabenwald Metalsmything: This is a group of reenactors involved with the SCA. They are a fun group to hang out and watch with their own unique set up. Their talent and enthusiasm is contageous and they are going to have everyone focused in on their demonstrations.SILENT AUCTION:*Bob Rowe & Carl Hirner of Colonial Williamsburg: Wrought Iron Tomahawks with tool steel inserts(2 unfinished), wrought Iron drift, tomahawk kit. *Brian Gilbert: wine rack *Brian Gilbert: Trillium Candle Holder *Brian Gilbert: Damascus billet Brian Gilbert: Renaissance Wax *ABANA: T-shirt, Magazines, bumper stickers, pens, posters *NC Tool Co: 4 pairs of new tongs *Kayne & Son: 800g Swedish hammer, Hat *Dick Nietfeld: Cross Pien Hammer *Doug Merkel: Rasp Tomahawk*Doug Merkel: Candle Holder*Doug Merkel: Nail Header*Doug Merkel: Hofi style Hammer All proceeds from this auction is going towards funding next year's demonstrators. The 2008 schedule will also be unveiled in the Silent Auction area.OTHER INFO:~Yesteryear Forge has a huge collection of blacksmithing related items on display including over 35 anvils, and dozens of post vises from 8" down.~Lunch is provided: 35 gallons of Brunswick Stew made the right way!~ TAILGATING!!! There will be people there selling, and anyone is welcome to come and set up to sell blacksmith related items.~ On site store by: Blacksmith Supply THERE IS NO ADMISSION FEE! We do ask everyone to please consider bringing an item for our Iron In The Hat or to make a donation to help support the guild and our upcoming events. PLEASE RSVP IF YOU ARE GOING TO ATTEND THE HAMMER IN! president@blacksmithguildofva.com or 434-390-6203 ALL IFORGEIRON MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND. ALL EVENTS BY THE BLACKSMITH GUILD OF VA IS "IFI FRIENDLY!!!" Let me know if you are planning on coming!!!!!! Peyton Anderson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primtechsmith Posted October 5, 2007 Author Share Posted October 5, 2007 We Have Made T Shirts For The Event!!! Pictures To Come Soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primtechsmith Posted October 10, 2007 Author Share Posted October 10, 2007 I already have 10 or so tailgaters that are coming to sell everything from tools to coal... YOU CAN ALSO RSVP BY RESPONDING TO THIS THREAD.... Hope to see ya'll there! Peyton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primtechsmith Posted October 18, 2007 Author Share Posted October 18, 2007 ...going to be some good weather! IFI guys and gals lets all try to get together for a picture sometime during the day. Peyton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solvarr Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 I like the IFI photoshoot. -S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 2nd Annual Yesteryear Forge Hammer In is set up in the IFI Gallery. Place your photos from the event in that folder so they can all be in one place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.