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

Tue Jul 2 08:22:00 2002

Have a show that weekend (www.visitAESTHETICA.com), won't be able to make it. 
 Wish I could.  With a little luck, some of my work will be there, though.

Jerry V
Williamsburg, VA

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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 >>