yesteryearforge Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 YESTERYEAR FORGE will be participating in this day along with ANTRACIT and other forges around the world. In my opinion this is an OUTSTANDING idea and I encourage others to participate as well. For more details see the post by ANTRACIT under calander of events. Yesteryear Forge will be open to anyone interested in blacksmithing wether you are experienced or a rank amature. Come on out and hang out and enjoy the day. Hours will be from 10 am to 4 pm We have 8 coal forges and 2 gassers and a modest collection of blacksmithing paraphernalia. The only thing that you need to bring is yourself. Refereshments will be available and all supplies and materials will be furnished at no cost. Hopefully this idea will catch on and become a yearly international event. Mike Tanner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johannes Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 hey mike, I like the idea, but is there a specific reason to chose may 24 as the date? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primtechsmith Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Look Here: http://www.iforgeiron.com/forum/f13/blacksmith-day-24-5-2008-a-5822/#post53459 It was the date chosen by them...and we are just jumping on the band wagon. I hope others do the same! Peyton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucegodlesky Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Sounds like a great day ! Wish I were closer to Virginia. bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welder19 Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 That's very generous of you Mike, it sounds like a good idea to make it an annuale day, maybe some day we could even get it as a paid holiday!! welder19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pault17 Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Hey Mike, where are you located? If I had an address, I might be able to convince my wife to let me go or even come along. maybe. you can pm me if you wanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gustab Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 I will be there . Jason Crawford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yesteryearforge Posted May 9, 2008 Author Share Posted May 9, 2008 The address is Yesteryear Forge 15421 fiveforks road Amelia courthouse Va.23002 We are about 30 minutes / miles west of Richmond on US route 360 pretty much central virginia. everyone is welcome. Mike Tanner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ornametalsmith Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 sounds like a fun time, Mike. I already had a "play day" planned at my shop for the 24th when I saw Johan's post about the International Blacksmithing Day. Figured it was some kinda divine intervention of the Smithin Gods. Think this is a great idea and hope it becomes an annual event. Anyone else in the Central FL area? as it stands now we'll be doing some inflating...(like E. Brim pillows) some large scaled foldforming.....some playing with an english wheel. A lost wax casting demo, a patina/finish demo.......and I've forgotten what else LOL:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveh Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 i put up signs today for my open house on Blacksmiths Day.everyone is welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveh Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 i hope everyones Blacksmiths Day goes well.i have open house from 10-2pm.a lot of people looked at my signs,i will let you how they worked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrynjr Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 I hope lots of you get to do some hammering today. It's unlikely that I will. My daughters birthday was last Monday but I only have them alternating weekends so we are celebrating her birthday today. Happy Hammering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 I don't have anything planned for the event but will light a fire and hit something just because. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dablacksmith Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Ime too buisy getting my rv fixed up ... have to be on the road in 2 weeks and it still needs lots of tlc ..but the top is completely rebuilt and sealed and the carpet is gone and laminate wood floors installed so its getting there ...cant wait to be on the road and selling!! for me everyday is blacksmiths day!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveh Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 i didnt get very many people,i will try again next year.i consider my day was worthwhile cause i got to help out a friend.last weekend was his birthday and a lousy one it was.he stopped by for blacksmith day and told me of his birthday and also it was his daughters on blacksmithday.so i made him a letter R,for Ruby,wall hook.he got it for his Bday to give to her on hers.she turned 6 yesterday.it was a good day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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