Ann Arbor blacksmith Scott Lankton recieves well deserved praise

Submitted by Jim on Fri, 2010-05-21 09:09
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AnnArbor.com is running a nice piece about Scott Lankton, a long time Ann Arbor resident and blacksmith, or as someone once called him, "a thermo-mechanical manipulator of ferrous materials." It's a nice piece and well deserved.

6th International Conference of Contemporary Cast Iron Art

Submitted by Jim on Thu, 2010-05-20 09:48
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The event will be held at the Kidwelly Industrial Museum, Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, West Wales, UK.

It is a festival of casting including casting demonstrations and a possible chance for BABA members to join in! An Exhibition of Cast Iron Art is planned to run from May.

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Wed, 2010-07-07 08:00 - Sun, 2010-07-11 08:00

ABANA 2010 Conference

Submitted by Jim on Thu, 2010-05-20 09:35
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The 2010 ABANA Conference will be held at AgriCenter International, Memphis, Tennessee.

You can view more information on ABANA's website, and download the conference program here.

Date: 
Wed, 2010-06-02 06:00 - Sat, 2010-06-05 09:00

Barstow, CA Museum gains a Blacksmith shop

Submitted by Jim on Wed, 2010-05-19 08:34
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The Mojave River Valley Museum, located in Barstow, CA recently opened up a blacksmith shop. It sounds like a quaint museum, worth a gander if you are passing through. The Desert Dispatch announced it's opening.

Experienced Blacksmith makes a deadly mistake

Submitted by Jim on Tue, 2010-05-11 09:23
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I hate to post stories like this, but I think it can serve as a good reminder to folks out there. Experienced blacksmith Ian Morrison, 50, of Montrose, Angus, UK, died while cutting open a used oil drum to make a barbecue for a client. It was a 45 gallon drum, that had previously held paint thinners. He was using an angle grinder, and the fumes ignited, resulting in a fatal explosion. We should all know better, but I know we all cut corners once in a while. Take the time to play it safe folks.

Photo Essay of Greenwich Blacksmiths

Submitted by Jim on Mon, 2010-05-10 09:00
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The Greenwich Times is running a great piece. It's a photo essay of Greenwich area blacksmiths. There are some really nice photos included. They focus on the folks over at Post Road Iron Works, and it looks like they do great work. Be sure to look at their website as well as the Times piece.

Beginner Blacksmith class at Kaviar Forge, Louisville, Kentucky

Submitted by Jim on Wed, 2010-05-05 08:45
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Kentucky premier artist/blacksmith Craig Kaviar is opening his workshop to teach a beginner blacksmith class. Working in his studio the students will get hands on experience working on coal, natural gas and his unique waste vegetable oil forge. While learning basic techniques the students will make simple item for themselves including J hooks, nails, leaves and finally a forge welded fireplace poker. The next class is scheduled to start Saturday May 15, 2010 from 9 AM to Noon and will take place for five consecutive Saturdays ending on June 12, 2010.

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Sat, 2010-05-15 09:00

American Bladesmith Society, Inc - Youth Program Hammer In at Smokey Mtn. Knife Works

Submitted by Jim on Tue, 2010-05-04 08:34
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The Registration fee is $55 and to Pre-register Contact Cindy Sheely at store@americanbladesmith.com or 419-832-0400.

For more information please contact:

Larry Harley 423-878-5368 or Email info@lonesomepineknives.com
Wes Byrd 423-618-1366 or Email brotherhammerhand@gmail.com

The home page for the ABS is right here.

Date: 
Fri, 2010-06-18 08:00 - Sun, 2010-06-20 05:00

California Blacksmith shop receives honors on it's 100 year anniversary

Submitted by Jim on Fri, 2010-04-30 09:07
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The Red Bluff Daily News out of Red Bluff California has a short article online about a blacksmith shop hitting the century mark. The Moore's Blacksmith Shop received a plaque from various local groups to honor the occasion. Three generations of Moore's were present to receive the recognition. Sounds like a good family business!

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