January 23, 20197 yr Hello my name is Troy, I'm starting into the blacksmithing hobby . I'm excited to learn from this bunch of people!
January 23, 20197 yr Have you looked into BAM (Blacksmith Association of Missouri) there is no substitute for hands on with a bunch of experienced folks.
January 24, 20197 yr Author I have I cant seem to find anything current from thier website ! I live in Springfield Mo . Any takers on letting me watch and learn ?
January 24, 20197 yr Saturday, Jan 26, 2019 BAM Meeting, Andrews & Kirby Co 9603 State Hwy B, Higbee, MO 65257 Saturday, Mar 23, 2019 BAM meeting Tom Kennon Blacksmith Shop in Doniphan MO (map) Chris Miller will be demonstrating, the forging and fabrication of a Hanging Basket Wall Bracket that incorporates various scroll supports, leaf decorations and riveted assembly. Trade Item:“Something Riveting”; basically some forged and fabricated item held together in some fashion with rivets.
January 25, 20197 yr There is another group not too far from you. The Blacksmith's of Newtonia a great bunch, we've been to a couple of their hammer-ins. They have a facebook page.
January 25, 20197 yr The last one we went to was at the Ritchey Mansion had a great time with about 15-20 other smith's. https://www.joplinglobe.com/news/local_news/newtonia-hammer-in-to-feature-blacksmiths/article_3e27f3ed-8749-5b68-9ed1-25ce6b04354f.html
January 25, 20197 yr Author I'm hoping to go to the next hammer in it is less than 45 mins away and very doable !
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