| Date Listed | Topic | Information |
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| 1-28-12 |
Midland Quilters Squared presents Pass the Tiara – Gardens in Bloom 2012 Quilt Show April 27th & 28th, 10 am – 5pm, April 29th Noon – 4pm Heritage Park Carriage House Hall 3200 Cook Road Midland, MI Admission: $3.00 Includes Max Carey Blacksmith Guild Demonstrations and Exhibit |
For more information call 989.631.9512 or visit our blog at: http://passthetiara.blogspot.com/ contact: Julie Oman jnoman@charter.net |
| 1-28-12 |
2012
Forging on the River Conference to be held on the grounds of The Metal Museum, Memphis, TN March 30 – April 1st, 2012 This year’s conference features Alfred Bullermann of Freisothe, Germany http://www.bullermann.de/ as well as Haley Woodward http://haleywoodward.com/home.html and Colby Brinkman of The Austin Metal Authority http://www.austinmetalauthority.com/ Conference registration features a deep discount for students at $80.00 for the three days. Non-Student Registration is $100 before March 1, 2011; $135 after Feb. 28, 2011. One $80 companion ticket may be purchased with each full registration. ALL MEALS ARE INCLUDED in the conference fee, so this is a huge bargain. You may enroll online at: http://www.metalmuseum.org/store/c/14-Forging-on-the-River.aspx |
Holly Fisher Project Coordinator National Ornamental Metal Museum 374 Metal Museum Drive Memphis, TN 38106 901.774.6380 ext. 207 www.metalmuseum.org |
| 11-21-11 |
Troy Historic Village- Civil War Days We host 8th grade middle school students from Troy, Fraser and Royal Oak. Dates: May 2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Time: 8:30 – 2:00 The day consists of 6 stations. The students are divided into “companies” of approximately 30-40, depending on the size of the total group. The students are escorted from station to station by museum staff/volunteers. They are at each station for approximately 45 minutes. The stations are: Military Life, Military Drill, Communication, Recreation, Trade/Transportation and Slavery (1st person presentation of Sojourner Truth). The day concludes with the Gettysburg Address and information on some of the soldiers from Oakland County who served. At the Trades and Transportation station we have blacksmithing, wheelwrighting and horses. The museum does have several volunteer blacksmiths but they are not always available on weekdays or they cannot give more than a day or two. That is why I am contacting MABA. We are looking for blacksmiths who can give us a day or two. They will be paired up with another blacksmith. The duo will operate the forge and give a brief presentation on blacksmithing, inserting the importance of the trade during the Civil War, and tie it in a little to the horses and the wheelwright. The sooner I can get a commitment the better. Thank you so much. |
Please contact: Ginny Czerwinski Troy Historic Village 60 West Wattles Road Troy MI 48098 248-524-3570 v.czerwinski@troymi.gov |
| 11-21-11 |
Wanted: The Wayne State University Metalsmithing Department is looking for donations to help improve their Blacksmithing area. We are looking for a small or portable coal burning forge but all donations would be welcome. The department does have a limited budget but donations would be preferable. |
Please contact: Alex Drummer adrummer360@yahoo.com 248-770-4804 |
| 11-10-11 |
For Sale Swedge Block – For making springs, with stand. 6 x 6 x 20, Coulter Mfg & McKenzie Machine. $400 Johnson #121 Forge – 90,000 BTU, 5 x 8 x 14L opening, with controls. $350 Barking 006 Forge – Lower-direct heat 2 x 5 x 10, Upper – indirect heat 5 x 8 x 10. No upper door. $200 |
For further information, call: Rich Mitchell (231-733-0361) or Tim Carr (231-766-3582) |
| 10-2-11 |
For Sale Post Vise Stands, custom-made with wheels. Great for shop or demonstrating. |
Call: Dan Reinker 517-750-3450 Noon to 5 p.m. |
| 7-13-11 |
For Sale Canady-Otto "Royal" pedistal blower, restored $75. "Pittsburgh" floor mount bender $50. |
Call: Mike Bol 616.875.5567 Zeeland, MI |
| 6-23-11 |
For Sale 2 swage blocks 4 x 16 x 16, different layouts. A 41" bench stake: half flat/half round. A 42" bench metal forming tool with 9 x 6" flat end and 32" of half round. Champion 400 forge w/blower attached. Forge w/ Centaur fire pot- hood and bellows. Various tongs. 45lb USA anvil. Various size post vises. Fisher chain vise. |
Call: Bob Meese 231.832.0764 |
| 6-21-11 |
Blacksmiths are invited to demonstrate for: Blacksmith-Soldiers and Log Cabin Weekend June 25th, 10am to 5pm June 26th, noon to 5pm Waterloo Farm Museum Jackson County Michigan Camping available on site. |
For more information contact: Arlene Kaiser: roarkaiser@yahoo.com |
| 6-12-11 |
The U. P. Steam and Gas Engine Association of Escanaba, Michigan (Delta County), cordially invites any and all Blacksmiths and families to participate in their Big Ole's Pioneer Days and Hammer In Days and Festival. This event is something for the entire family! Dates are set for July 8 & 9, 2011. There are 500 camping sites available, and 300 are equipped with power and water. Charges for demonstrating blacksmiths are $10.00 per site per day, including one dumping station. The Gate Fee is also waived for them. Showers are also available and included near the dumping station area. Arrangements may be made for demonstrating blacksmiths who wish to tent for FREE. A 10% donation to the club on anything sold during this event would help the club with its expenses and would be appreciated, but is not mandatory. Bruce Belanger states that other activities will be chain saw carving, live music, Enduro obstacle course, and performances by The Great Lakes Timber Show. Historian, singer and storyteller Bill Jamerson will perform during both days. Jamerson brings the history, songs and stories from the old logging camps to life for listeners, transporting them back in time, when logs were floated down river to saw mills. Friday evening in the Escanaba Elks Lodge Tent, music will be provided by Bob Chaillier, while Saturday, the Rhythm & Blues styling of the Lark Brothers will be presented. Also, part of the two day event, visitors can see a working Blacksmith Shop (headed up by myself, George Potvin), visit a one-room School House or a working old time Barber Shop. Other attractions that will be open and operating are: The General Store, Museum, Cook Shack, Wood-Carving Shop, working Civil War Era Sawmill, Fiber Boutique and Candle Shop, Wooly Sock Shop, Rock Shop, Grainery, Textile Shop, the old-time Radio Shop, Hot Glass Blowing Shop, Pottery Shop and C C's Creations Shop. There is also a Trappers Convention being held at the Exhibition Building too. We look forward to a most enjoyable two-day event with you and your families! | George Potvin, Head Blacksmith U.P. Steam & Gas Engine Association Escanaba, MI. 906.466.2276 Email: tenmilecreekgiftshop@wildblue.net |
| 4-6-11 | Fall Foliage Festival at Hidden Lake Gardens 10am - 4pm, October 1, 2011 Hidden Lake Gardens 6214 Monroe Road (M-50) Tipton, Michigan 49287 We would very much love to have a smith at the Fall Foliage Festival. |
Please contact: Lori Cencer Volunteer Coordinator 517.431.2060 |
| 4-6-11 | Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad Genesee County Parks & Recreation Commission Request for blacksmiths to demonstrate ““Smiths, Millers & Trades” program on July 9-10, 2011. Period dress, period camping allowed on site. |
For more information about the event contact: Kathi Whitcomb Recreation Program Coordinator 5045 Stanley Road Flint, MI 48506 kwhitcomb@gcparks.org 800.648.7275, ext. 856 |
| 4-6-11 | #1 Hosfeld Bander- near complete set of angle dies for #1 bender (fit #2 also), several pins, right angle bending loop. $800 Haybudden Anvil- 185# $450 |
Call Tim Carr with any questions: 231.766.3582 |
| 4-6-11 | FOR SALE OR WILL TRADE items for the right motorcycle parts or other blacksmithing tools: 500 gallon stainless steel milk bulk tank $750.00 Farriers forge $300.00 Beautiful 1952 International Harvester Stake truck $20,000 1952 I H dump truck for $2000 |
Contact: Walt Badgerow, Lexinton, MI 48450 810.327.2045, email:wfdragonslayr@iwarp.net |
| 3-27-11 | Midland Quilters Squared presents Pass the Tiara – Wish You Were Here 2011 Quilt Show Includes Exhibit and Demonstrations by the Max Carey Blacksmith Guild Featured Quilter: Linda McGibbon April 15th — April 16th, 10 am – 5pm April 17th — 1pm – 4pm Heritage Park Carriage House Hall 3200 Cook Road Midland, MI Admission: $3.00 |
For more information call: 989.835.5083 http://passthetiara.blogspot.com/p/2011-quilt-show.html |
| 1-15-11 | Full Size Drafting Table w/mechanical arm $100 or best offer. |
Contact: Dave Jonas 517.531.3813 |
| 1-15-11 | Drip Cups, 3 1/4 inches round with bevel, hole in center, 18 gauge steel $.50 each plus shipping and handling. |
Contact: Frank Leasure 616.889.1418 |
| 1-15-11 | Post Vises and Anvils For weights and prices - |
Contact: Ron Bishop 734.483.5909 |
| 11-19-10 |
Derrick Bliss, a MABA and NOB member, has recently recorded an interview for the Public Radio program called "The Story" with Dick Gordon which aired Wednesday. Here is the link to the interview: Interview Link | |
| 10-11-10 |
FOR SALE A collection of woodworking tools, planes, draw shaves, molding planes. Would like to sell all together. Stanley, etc. |
Call Jerry VanEizenga at 616.638.2275 |
| 9-19-10 Updated: 1-16-11 |
FOR SALE Variety of old tongs, $15.00 - $25.00 each. Old iron wheeled push cart, $95.00. Very old, hand cranked sharpening/grinding bench with a 21" diameter wheel stone that is slightly thicker than 2". Wheel stone is in very good condition, bench needs some repair, $50.00. |
Call Bob Walsh at 517.592.2323 |
| 10-19-09 |
For Sale - Hot Cut & 45° Butcher Cut Hardies, from Temprite tool steel,
Hardie sizes: 5/8" to 1-3/8" $40 Tongs: Box, Bolt, Pickup $40 Tool Steel Scroll Tongs $60 Anvil Bick $60 Hardie Bending Forks, various sizes available $35 Sleeves & blocks for forks $10 each |
Contact: Kevin Keena 248.217.7085 |
