[TheForge] Fw: blacksmith calendar

[Phil]

I got the following from Gill Fahrenwald.  Some of you may recognize the name from "Anvils in America".  A number of the minature anvils in there are owned by Gill.  He's been producing these nifty blacksmith's calendars for a few years.  I typically buy a few and give them as Christmas presents, and donate one for Iron In The Hat.  Gill is a great guy.  His e-mail address is anvilman@orcalink.com.

Phil Rosche
Summerville, SC

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Year 2004 Blacksmith Calendar:

Please excuse the form letter. 

Using a different set of 60-100 year old photos, I've produced a Year 2004 Blacksmith Calendar, which is the fifth (and possibly last) in a series. This calendar is laid out the same as the first four and has a good variety of old photographs that will appeal to both blacksmiths and farriers. One shows a 62 year old blacksmith lifting a 155 lb. anvil with his ears. Two show military blacksmiths and farriers. One shows a class in ornamental ironwork. One shows a railroad blacksmith shop. Others are similar to last year, showing anvils and lots of other equipment such as swage blocks, forges & blowers, trip hammers, steam hammers, post drills, overhead shafts, cone mandrills, tire shrinkers, stationary engines, etc., along with old time farriers and blacksmiths, signs on the walls and other interesting items. Note: Only 1200 were printed this year, fewer than any prior year.

The unfolded dimensions are 11" x 17", with the top 8.5" x 11" occupied by that month's picture and the bottom 8.5" x 11" occupied by that month's calendar. The calendar was professionally printed using a 200 line-per-inch process, which yielded a near photographic result. They were then shrink-wrapped. 

Set of 25 Blacksmith Postcards:

Using the same kind of old photos as used in the calendars, I've produced a set of 25 different postcards. The dimensions are the standard 3.5" x 5.5". The postcards were professionally printed, without a border, using a 200 line-per-inch process, which yielded a near photographic result. They were coated with a protective finish, which gives them a semi-gloss surface. Note: This is not a new set of postcards. They are the same as what I had last year. 

Prices:

Calendars:

1-10 Year 2004 Calendars: $12.50 each

11-20 Year 2004 Calendars: $10.50 each

21-49 Year 2004 Calendars: $8.50 each

over 49 Year 2004 Calendars: $6.00 each

Postcard Sets: 

1-10 Sets of Postcards: $12.50 per set

11-20 Sets of Postcards: $10.50 per set

21-49 Sets of Postcards: $8.50 per set

over 49 Sets of Postcards: $6.00 per set

The prices shown above include the cost of shipping to a U.S. or Canadian address. Insurance is extra if desired. Orders for 1 item are shipped First Class, orders for 2 to 25 items are shipped Priority and orders for more than 25 items are shipped by UPS.

Calendars from Prior Years:

Year 2003 calendars are still available for $9.00 each.

Year 2002 calendars are still available for $7.00 each.

Year 2001 calendars are still available for $5.00 each.

Year 2000 calendars have sold out.

Shipping costs are included if shipped with a 2004 calendar or postcards.

To order:

Satisfaction guaranteed. If interested, please send a check or money order to:

Gill Fahrenwald 

P.O. Box 2323

Olympia, WA

98507

or PayPal to anvilman@orcalink.com