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FYI Page

Information will appear here that needs to reach the MABA members in a timely manner.
Updated August 17, 2023.
As of the last update the For Sale items were still available.


Posted:
08-17-23

For Sale:

34x22 Champion lever forge with blower, blower needs work $125
Heavy duty steel anvil stand 25"H- $150

Contact:
Henry Vry 616.784.4547 Grand Rapids, MI

Posted:
04-04-23

Announcement:
We would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family of Dan Nickels 1946-2022

Please see Dan Nickels Obituary for more information.

Posted:
04-04-23

Registration Required

You are invited to Attend

35th NOB Hammer -In
Friday, May 5th - Sunday, May 7th

Auglaize Village
12298 Krouse Rd, Defiance OH

For information and registration form, please go to: www.nob-blacksmiths.org/hammer-in-2023/

Posted:
04-04-23

Public Event

You are invited to Attend

Wallon Flywheeler’s Old Engine Show
July 27,28,29,30

Northern Michigan Antique-Flywheelers Club
145 U.S. 131 N. Boyne Falls, MI 49713

For information Contact MABA member, Steve Anderson 231.547.1458

Posted:
04-04-23

Public Event

Bat House Forge Auction

Saturday -June 3, 2023 – 10:00AM
PREVIEW starts at 8:00AM
Lance & Denise Olson, Lifetime MABA members
4640 Brown Rd, Parma, MI

For a list of items and more information, please see Auction Flier

Posted:
04-04-23

Private Event

Blacksmith's hammer-in and Campout at Waterloo Farm Museum

Noon- Friday September 1st -Sunday September 3rd
Waterloo Farm Museum
13493 Waterloo-Munith Rd, Grass Lake MI 49240

Calling all blacksmiths, metalsmiths, and those interested in metalwork. Please join us at a hammer-in at the Waterloo Farm Museum. This is not a public demo, the grounds are open just for us. There is no cost to attend this event or rustic camp, though donations to the museum are strongly encouraged. All levels welcome, from complete novice to expert. Just bring what you have! If you would be willing to teach a class/workshop, please let us know.

Rustic camping space available (and encouraged). Bring a cooler, a dish to pass for the Saturday night potluck, coal or propane, steel, and equipment (if you have it). A popup for your work area is highly recommended. There will be an Iron in the Hat raffle** to benefit the museum. Theme to be decided (please do your best to create something within the theme to donate to the raffle, for those new to the concept). Please consider creating items to donate to the gift shop as well! The museum is a volunteer run nonprofit and it is a good way to give back to the site.

**NOTE: Only Michigan residents are able to purchase raffle tickets. **

For more information see our Facebook event or email Jenny Smith

Contact:
Jenny Smith for more information.
Email: msjen89@yahoo.com

Posted:
03-18-23

Dan Nickels Memorial Folly at the Forge

Hosted by Derrick Bliss

Hot Fire Forge
2975 Montgomery Rd
Bellaire, MI 49615

July 14th thru July 16th
    Please Register By June 1st 2023.
Dan Nickels' former apprentice Derrick Bliss will be hosting a Folly at the Forge in honor of Dan's passing.

There will be multiple forges available so bring your favorite tools. Please see Information Flier and Registration Form for more information.

Contact:
Derrick Bliss 734.770.3241
email: HotFireForge@yahoo.com

Posted:
03-05-23

Public Event/Demonstration Opportunity

Blacksmiths, Soldiers and Log Cabin Weekend
Saturday June 24th and Sunday June 25th from 10AM to 5PM

Waterloo Farm Museum
13493 Waterloo Munith Rd.
Grass Lake, Mi 49240

    Demonstrators (and visitors) wanted to join the crew at this public event at a historical museum. All levels welcome. Please bring any gear, a way to rope off your work area, and your own steel. A pop-up shade is highly recommended. Please come early to setup.
    Attempt at historical dress encouraged but not required. Rustic camping is available for those who would like to stay overnight--behind the barns for modern setups or in the work area for historical tents.
Contact:
Jenny Smith to RSVP or for more information.
Email: msjen89@yahoo.com

Posted:
03-04-23

For Sale:

400,000 BTU Johnson Gas Forge
Excellent Condition. Frame on wheels. New sells for $10,000. Asking $1500.

Contact:
Kevin Keena 248.217.7085

Posted:
10-04-22

For Sale:

50lb bags of nut size Pennsylvania Blacksmith Coal. Call to confirm availability and pricing. Available in South Haven.

Contact:
Ted Guimond 269.767.4600

Posted:
03-01-21

For Sale:

Holland Anvil
Over 20 different anvils sizes, styles, and weights. Weights: 4-440lbs. 8 swage block styles; 1 Cone Mandrel; 5 drift styles
More anvil and swage block patterns to come!
hollandanvil.com or check out our Holland Anvil Facebook and IG page

Contact:
Greg Hagen, 616.836.5317

Posted:
Ongoing

Open Forge:

Hosted by Tillers International
Now meeting the 3rd Tuesday of the month.
3nd Tuesday of the month, 6-9pm
10515 East OP Avenue, Scotts, MI 49088

Contact:
Jim Slining
269.626.0223
email: slining@tillersinternational.org
Download Flier

Posted:
03-01-21

For Sale:

Custom CNC Plasma Cutting, Fly Press Tooling, Flower Blanks & Projects for the Blacksmith

Contact:
James Stuart, 517.563.2155 or go to: www.stoneypointforge.com