Jerry Culberson, Master at the Old Cedar Forge in Allyn, Wa. is having his birthday next month and is inviting all friends, students and blacksmith types to join in the celebration. Old Cedar Forge has a link to google maps for directions. Date is Sat. July 12th from noon until done!

Is this an open invitation Larry? I would love to come. Always wanted to visit Old Cedar Forge.

Chris:

You don't need an invite to visit Jerry's operation. Deb and I just dropped in one day we were in the neighborhood and we got the red carpet treatment. I DID buy a cap though so maybe that's why.

I'd be there if I could, I'll bet it's going to be an event to remember.

Frosty

I received the notice via email and I believe it's an open invitation to one and all. Should be a heck of a great time! I think I'll actually be able to make it too!

ya jerry has a wonderful shop and is a good smith ... has taught a lot of smiths in the nw.. I think i will be in wyoming at that time but should be a good time!

His house is just amazing, hand built and filled with forged items.

Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend.
However, I had the honor to meet Jerry many years ago and was instantly impressed with not only his work, but the man himself! A true prson of great character, many interesting stories to tell, always willing to show a willing student the skills he or she needs.
Several years ago, he had a few health issues that I believe were sorted out.
Jerry Culberson is a credit to Blacksmithing.
I hope he still has his '57 Mack

He actually had a motorcycle accident on his way to Sturgis and Laconia last year. A little old lady pulled out in front of him and he went over the bars. Had some ongoing nerve issues still last fall and couldn't hammer for as long as he used to.

He told me some of his Viet Nam stories. Awesome and frightening at the same time!

I am looking forward to it then. Sounds like a good time.

I got that invite too - I'm out of town that weekend, I hate to miss it.

You're right Larry - the house is amazing!

I bought my first real anvil from him - a 200 lb Trenton.
Showed up at his shop just as he was pulling the doors closed - we were going to leave but he just waved us in.

My wife and I spent about 4hrs with Jerry and Ina shooting the breeze about smithing and BSing. Really great folks!

He used to be the auctioneer at the NWBA conference dinners ( he handed the gavel over last year) - What a show, he always led an item off with
"C'mon, fire it up! . . . What'll ya gimme for it? . . . then get people to bid against themselves.

Happy Birthday Jerry!

Depending on my families plans, I might try and get down there for the party. There is quite a few other smiths with shop's in the area as well that I wouldn't mind stopping in and seeing.