[TheForge] Early American Wrought Iron Conference at Dover, Delaware

[theforge@mailman.qth.net]

 September 7 & 8, 2002   Saturday and Sunday, beginning at 9:AM.      

Demonstrators will be:

George Martell of Seekonk, Mass. A professional blacksmith since
1984. Will demonstrate jigs and tools used in the layout and con-
stuction of circular and straight stairs and gates, also techniques
used for cleaning and grinding and joint prep. The use of washes
over a base coat to get different finishes on work. How to estimate
and price a job.

Richard Sheppard of Bruceton Mills, West Virginia. An atisan black
smith with over 30 years experience will be demonstrating with his
Sheppard "Big Lick" treadle hammer. Demonstrating techniques for
hot and cold chisel work, slitting square and flat stock, how to pierce 
holes in square and round stock. Instruction on how to cold cut a
beautiful leaf from flat stock, sharing of Repousse' techniques, chisel
chased cold work. How to channel for wire in lighting projects, and 
how to achieve quick and easy tenons.

There will be an Auction and Iron in the Hat drawing held on Saturday,
don't forget to bring items for either or both. There will also be a table
for your display items.

For more information call Delaware Agriculturial Museum
Phone # 302-734-1618

Hope to see you there,
Ray Noble 
Oriole Forge