[TheForge] Blacksmithing Demo, Projects?

[Bob Willman]

	I am demonstrating at our local museum tomorrow ( Saturday ) on
opening day. Nails work well especially if there are young folks involved. A
well tested nail header is a must. They know what it is when you are
finished and it doesn't take a long time to make. Attention span is about 6
minutes. A story I use is that to be a journeyman nail maker one had to make
1000 nails a day. After they see how it is done one time, they are duly
impressed. S-hooks also work well and for some reason the twist in the
middle seems to impress most folks.
	This Saturday will not be a nail day as I have 2 supports to make
for the museum staff for their early baseball team banner. They have a
banner they take to 1800's vintage baseball games with their team name and
logo on it.

Good luck.  


Bob Willman
Bowling Green, Ohio
The Eagle's Anvil
WB8NQW

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[mailto:theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mitch Widham
Sent: Friday, April 13, 2007 9:56 AM
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Subject: [TheForge] Blacksmithing Demo, Projects?

 
Help. 
 
I am a beginner Blacksmith, one and a half years experience. I have been
asked to run the Blacksmith shop this weekend at a historical settlement, my
1st demo. Any suggestions on what to make or not to make, do or don'ts. I
have been told that simple projects that can be completed in one or two
heats are best, is this the prevailing thought. The event is a Folk Music
fest at a pioneer arts settlement.
 

Mitch Widham
Operations Supervisor
Campus Safety Department
v: 7580
f: 4932
mitchell.widham at erau.edu 

 
 
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