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

Tue Jul 2 00:24:01 2002

Ray,
I live in Wi. so I wont make this demonstration. I would really like to
purchase a video . I suspect others would as well. Is there going to be a
video available?
Thanks,
Bob
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> 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
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