The Anvil '3 HornA Publication of the Arizona Artist Blacksmith Association
Issue No. 198 May 2019
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Our March demo wasn't all about knife making.Grizz was showing oflphotos ofhis new grandson.
Grizzly Iron, Phoenix, March I 7, 2019(photo by Beatrice Perret.)
Jason LaBrash
President's MessageTime is flying by and it’s April already! I heard that the March demo at Grizzly Iron was a great demo. I
was told that Grizz and Shawn did an amazing job of entertaining and informing everyone and Iunfortunately missed it. I think I had a good reason though, my wife and I had our second child just a coupledays before the demo. Our son Henry was born on March 15 and he and mom are happy and healthy.
If you missed this demo as well, don’t fret! We have a lot more to come this year. Steve Miller has beenworking hard at lining up some great demonstrators. This year’s line up throughout the year is impressive,to say the least. So let’s support Steve. The best way to do this is to show up to the demos. You don’t wantto regret missing these amazing demonstrators who are coming to us. Normally you would need to travelthousands of miles to meet or learn from these demonstrators, and we have an amazing opportunity withthem coming to Arizona. I hope to see you at the next demonstration!
Keep the forges lit and the hammers swinging!
Contents3 May Demo Announcement 13 Members’ Gallery4 May demonstrator - Brian Brown 13 Interesting Web Links4 Coming Attractions 14 Book Review: Secrets of the Forge5-6 March Demo Report 14 Interesting Web Links7 Classes and Workshops at Member's Shops 15 Blacksmithing at Mesa College
Grizzly Iron, Phoenix 15 Interesting Web LinksDesert Metal Craft, Tucson 16 Tenon Forging tables
8-9 Botanical Blacksmiths Show in Flagstaff 17 ABANA information10-1 1 Calendar and other announcements 17 ABANA 2020 information12 Other Meetings and Events 18 Benefits of AABA Membership
SEEDS for Autism Workshop 18-19 Members‘ Ads and SourcesBAM Ozark Conference 19 Seeds of Creativity: Cork ScrewsBuenos Aires, Argentina - 2020
AABA OFFICERS and BOARD OF DIRECTORSPresident: Jason LaBrash, Phoenix, AZ, 602-716-9660, [email protected] VP: Steve Miller, Scottsdale, AZ, 602-989-6505, [email protected] VP: Dylan Cook, Prescott, AZ, 928-830-8158, [email protected]: Wally Warnke, Cornville, AZ, 480-323-5003, [email protected]: Beatrice Perret, Glendale, AZ, 623-521-1916, [email protected] Master: Paul Diefenderfer, Cave Creek, AZ, 602-509-1543, [email protected]: Jay Griffin, Peoria, AZ,, 623-349-1422, [email protected]: Bill Ganoe, Tucson, AZ, 520-326-5478, [email protected]: Paul (Dief) Diefenderfer, Bill Ganoe, Ivan Hill, Peter Jonasson, Len Ledet, Ali Merriman, Terry Porter,
Sam Rivera, Richard Rozinski, Peter Sevin, Ron Wicklund, Ira Wiesenfeld
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Demonstration: Saturday, May 1 8, 201 9Ivan Hill's shop
18170 S. John Frye Ave.Peeples Valley, AZ
Demonstrator: Brian Brown
In the morning Brian will demonstrate making a spur from a single piece of steel. In the afternoon, he willdemonstrate making the tools to make one-piece spurs.
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*** NOTE: The Yarnell Daze Festival is this weekend. Expect traffic delays on AZ 89 near Yarnell. ***
- Registration begins at 8:00 AM, the demonstration starts at 9:00 AM.- Registration fee:
$15 for members$20 for non-members
- Lunch options in the area are limited. Ivan plans to BBQ some burgers, hotdogs, and veggie burgers.Donations for lunch are welcome.RSVP to Steve Miller ([email protected] or 602-989-6505) to reserve your BBQ lunch.
- RV and camping space is available.Please contact Ivan, 602-741-8625 or [email protected], if you plan to camp or bring an RV.
° Tailgating is encouraged. Tailgaters, please consider donating to Iron in the Hat.- Bring things for Iron—In—the—Hat
NOTE: No folded tickets. Any folded tickets that are drawn will be thrown away.- Bring things for Show-and-Tell.
Don't forget to put your name on anything you bring for Show-and-Tell.
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Directions to Ivan Hill's18170 S. John Frye Ave., Peeples Valley, AZ
AS always’ glasses - From Wickenburg take AZ 89 north through Yarnellare required 111 the - Continue on AZ 89 to Hays Ranch Rd. (about 3 mi.)
demonstratlon area, - Turn West on Hays Ranch Rd.Hearing protection, (;1QSed_t()e shoes, and ° FOllOW Hays Ranch around th6 CL11'VC past the
long clothes of natural fibers are Model Creek School to Unknown Mexican Ave.recommended. ° Turn West on Unknown Mexican Ave. to
Aggie Hodge Rd.- Turn North on Aggie Hodge Rd. to John Frye Ave.- Turn West on John Frye Ave. to 18170.
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Our May Demonstrator: Brian Brown“I am a full time blacksmith living and working in the mountains of Montana. I have been blacksmithingand creating artistic metal works for years, with various areas of focus, starting in the ABS with hand forgedknives. After a career as a custom saddle maker, I moved into making forged saddle fittings and buckles.This led to spur making which has been my primary focus for the last few years. I still do a few full rigs andforge all of the fittings myself, to include mounted shooting rigs, cowboy action gear and custom spurs formany pro bull and bronc riders as well as arena ropers. I am developing my skills as an engraver currentlywith the hopes to master the art to be able to provide hand engraving to my customers.”
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Coming Attractions
May 17, 2019 - September 20, 2019Botanical Blacksmiths Show at the Arboretum at Flagstaff. More information on pages 8 - 9 in thisnewsletter. More information about the Arboretum at Flagstaff is at
http://www.thearb.0rg/calendarofeventsJuly 20, 2019, Saturday
AABA demonstration by Fred Christ at the Sculpture Studio on the NAU Campus in Flagstaff.September 21, 2019, Saturday
AABA demonstration at Bill & Karen Morris‘ home in Camp VerdeJanuary 23 - 25, 2020 , Thursday - Saturday
Winterfest-III at the Pima County Fairgrounds in Tucson.
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March Demo ReportBill Ganoe
(photos by Bill Ganoe unless noted otherwise)
Our March demo featured Grizz LaBrash making around the core with powdered 1095. (from Kellya knife — a very special knife. Shawn Chakravarty Cupples at WWw.hightempt0ols.com). Grizznarrated the demo, so Grizz could focus on his work explained the fine points of making the canister,without stopping or pausing to explain what he was filling it with the rod and powder, and almost sealingdoing. Every so often, Grizz would pause to explain it. (Leaving pinholes for gas to escape as the canistersome point in the procedure, but Shawn handled most is heated to welding temperature is critical.) Afterof the explanations while Grizz continued to work. It (almost) sealing the canister, Grizz heated it up andwas like a tag—team description of the process, and it formed a solid billet with his press and powerworked very well. Both Grizz and Shawn added hammer. He then proceeded to shape the blade.comments about making a knife on Forged in Fire. After lunch Grizz made the guard and handle andThey included a lot of the back story of the Forged in finished the blade. Among other points, he explainedFire episode which made for a very interesting how he ground the edge of the blade for maximumpresentation. strength to withstand the grueling tests that it would
Grizz made the knife blade with the canister be put through on Forged in Fire. And he tested thedamascus process, as he did on Forged in Fire in blade he made today by driving it through the end ofOctober 2018. The blade had a mild steel core a steel oil can - twice. It was an informative andsurrounded by 1095 steel. Grizz placed the mild steel enjoyable demonstration.rod in the center of the canister and filled the space
Shawn Chakravarty (l.) and Grizz LuBrash A Smallpart Ofth? audience‘(photo by Beatric Perret) (photo by Beamc Perret)
The canister has been filled and(almost) sealed.
(Photo by Beatrice Perret)
First weld ofthe Canister in thepress. Thefixtures ensure
uniform pressure on the canister(Photo by Beatrice Perret)
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March Demo Report (cont.)
Working on the guard(Photo by Beatrice Perret)
Thefinished knife(Photo by Beatrice Perret)
Testing the blade(Photo by Beatrice Perret)
_ Show and TellIron in the Hat A bottle necklace by Moe I-lamburger
with a mblefull Oftreasures It was madefrom a gas canister used tomake whipped cream in a coffee shop.
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Classes and Events at AABA Members‘ ShopsGrizzly Iron
1329 W. Lincoln St., Phoenix, AZ"Blacksmith Knife" ClassWhen: May ll, 2019Price : $225This is a one day workshop where we will produce a hand forged “Blacksmith Knife”. The knife will be allsteel — but leather or paracord can be added to the handle if desired. You will learn the basics of forging,grinding and heat treating the steel.* Beginner-to-interrnediate level course.
** Please Note.‘ Ifyou are an absolute beginner, we strongly suggest you attend the Open Forge Nightsprior to taking this course.
Damascus Knife WorkshopWhen: Part 1 May 10, 2019Part 2 — June 22-23, 2019Price $525In this two part class you will learn how to forge a damascus billet and then forge that billet into a gorgeousknife, under the instruction of Rodger LaBrash.Part 1: You will make a Damascus billet from 1095 & l5N20 and forge a ladder pattern into it.Part 2: You’ll forge the billet into a 4-5 inch blade, then you’ll go through the processes of grinding, heattreating, and handling the knife. All materials will be provided.* This is an advanced class.
Both of these workshops are full at press time, but you may be able to get on a waiting list.For more information about these classes or to register call Roger or Jason at 602-716-9660 or [email protected]. Other classes may be listed at: http://grizzlyiron.com/classes-and-workshops
Desert Metal Craft544 E. 24th St., Tucson, AZ
"Desert Metal Craft is the only school in the southwest dedicated to teaching blacksmithing, bladesmithingand fabrication together with the modern science behind the craft of metalworking.
- Rich Greenwood
The schedule at Desert Metal Craft features a wide range of classes and workshops includingBlacksmithing for BeginnersArt Fabrication, Bladesmithin 100Bladesmithing 200Heat Treating FundamentalsHandle WorkshopsSharpening Workshop
For more details on each class or workshop check out the website: http://wwW.DesertMetalCraft.0rg.Check that website frequently for changes or additions to the schedule.
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CALL FOR ENTRIES
Botanical Blacksmiths and Friends 2019:Ironwork at the Arboretum
The Arboretum at FlagstaffMay 17 — September 20, 2019
The Arboretum of Flagstaffis looking forward to hosting the 8"‘ iteration of this outdoor ironwork exhibit in
Flagstaff. As in the past. there are no restrictions on design or size. just that the work needs to be suitable for familyviewing and be made for outdoor use. You can show work that has been at The Arboretum before but are encouragedto bring new pieces as people do remember! Work should not be so large that it can't be manually transported to itsexhibit spot. The Artist Reception on May 18 is being scheduled as part ofan Art in the Garden event and will be
heavily publicized. There will be a lot going on and. hopefully. a lot of the public will show up. We will be doingblacksmithing demos as part ofthe event.
Work may be offered for sale and the Arboretum takes a 30% commission on all sales. Participating artists are
also invited to put work in the Arboretum Gift Shop. Smaller pieces priced at $100 or less sell best there.
While this show is a non-juried exhibit, you are asked to send in the application and photos/details about yourwork to aid in planning the layout of the show (also, good photos of the work submitted are much appreciated foruse in advertising of the show). Please have the paperwork to Cathi by April 26. The work can be deliveredstarting May 9 and needs to be in place by May I6. Please coordinate with The Arboretum staff to make sure theyknow you are coming up. It is best if you can plan on coming on a Tuesday or before 9 to not overlap when theyare open to the public.
Please send all the application information to Cathi Borthwick at [email protected]. If you have questionsplease contact Cathi via email or at 928-890-9609. If its easier to mail it. please send it to Cathi at 1 l8 SherwoodLn. Flagstaff, AZ 86001
CalendarApril 26 - Deadline letting Cathi know you intend to participate and submit paperworkMay 9-May 16 — Delivery of artworkMay 18 — Artist ReceptionSeptember 20 — Exhibit closesSeptember 2|-Oct 3| — Pick up work
Important Information*Artist is responsible for delivery, installation, and pick up of artwork. Arboretum staff and vehicles are notavailable for artist use.
‘Artwork will be displayed in an outdoor setting. It must be able to withstand exposure to the elements and to thepublic.‘Artwork should be suitable for family viewing.*Limited security is provided by The Arboretum at Flagstaff. The Arboretum assumes no liability for loss or
damage to artwork.*Commission on artwork sold is 30%
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Application for Botanical Blacksmiths 2019
Please complete and return by April 26, 2019 to:Cathi Borthwick118 Sherwood LnFlagstaff, AZ 86001
or email it to:[email protected]
Artist Name
Address
City. State, Zip
Daytime phone
Evening phone
Artwork Submitted(Images of work are not required but would be helpful if available)
1 .Title
Dimensions
Weight
Description
Price OR Insurance value if NFS S
Will work be offered for sale? Y N
2.Title
Dimensions
Weight
Description
Price OR Insurance value ifNFS $
Please copy this page you want to submit a piece.Make multiple copies ifyou want to submit multiple pieces.
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Calendar 2019May 4, 2019 Open ForgeMay 4, 2019 Open ForgeMay 17-Sep 20, 2019 Botanical Blacksmiths ShowMay 18, 2019 Brian Brown DemonstrationJun. 1, 2019 Open ForgeJuly 20, 2019 Fred Crist Demonstration
Desert Rat Forge Cave CreekDesert Metal Craft TucsonThe Arboretum FlagstaffIvan Hill's shop Peeples Valley, AZDesert Rat Forge Cave CreekNAU Sculpture Studio Flagstaff
MCC Blacksmithing &WeldingThe Mesa Community College blacksmithingprogram is an excellent deal — over 60 hours ofinstruction including material and propane! Classesare on Wednesday during the day with instructorRichard Rozinski, Tuesday and Thursday eveningswith instructor Dan Jennings, and on Saturdays withinstructor Jaime Escobedo. Blacksmithing is listedas WLD103 in the class schedule.
TIG, MIG, Arc, Gas, and Art classes are allavailable, as is certification in any of those weldingmethods at Mesa Community College, Southern andDobson in Mesa.
Classes fill up early, but waiting lists may beavailable. For more information go to:www.mesacc.edu
Deadline for theJuly 2019 issueJune 1, 2019 is the deadline submitting photos andarticles for the July issue of the Anvil’s Horn.
Send articles, pictures, etc. by email to:[email protected]
or by regular mail to:Bill Ganoe, PO Box 40233, Tucson, AZ 85717
10 May 2019
Welcome New MembersJimmy coronado Kingman, AZJim Haraugty Litchfield Park, AZJoseph Gaxiola Marana, AZShane Heck Mesa, AZMatthew Aho Patagonia, AZWes Filener Peoria, AZKevin Smith Surprise, AZStephane Poulin Tucson, AZ
Classes at Pieh ToolBeginning/Intermediate Blacksmithing- Beginning/Interrnediate blacksmithing classeswith Dylan CookMay 3-5, 2019Registration is $550.Students will make several simple projects to takehome.
(This class is full at press time. Check with PiehTool about getting on a waiting list.)
- Knifemaking class with Master Bladesmith, RayRybar
* No classes are scheduled at press time *
Registration is $550.00.Students will make one knife.
- Damascus class with Master Bladesmith, RayRybarThis is a basic damascus class. It is not aknifemaking course.
* No classes are scheduled at press time *
For more details call 888-743-4866 or browse towww.pieht00lc0.com.
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AABA Website: www.azbIacksmiths.orgOpen Shop: TucsonDesert Metal Craft will host an Open Forge on
Saturday May 4, 2019, from 9 AM to noon.
Desert Metal Craft is at 544 E. 24th St. Take 4thSt. to 4th Ave. Turn south on 4th Ave. then turneast on 24th St. DMC is right by the railroad trackswhere 24th St. dead-ends.
Open Forge: Grizzly IronDon't have a power hammer? Use one at GrizzlyIron, 1329 W. Lincoln St., Phoenix, 4:30 PM to 8:30PM, more or less, every other Wednesday (e.g. May1, May 15, and May 29, 2019). $20 each night.Contact Rodger "Grizz" LaBrash at 602-716-9660 or
[email protected] if you have any questions.You can check the calendar at:http://grizzlyiron.com/classes-and-workshops
Open Forge: Desert RatForge (Phoenix area)Paul Diefenderfer will host an open forge onSaturday,May 4, 2019, and Saturday June 1, 2019,from 9 am to noon, followed by lunch (You gotta‘buy your own.) at the world famous Big Earl'sGreasy Eats in Cave Creek. Desert Rat Forge is at:40218 N. 78th St. Cave Creek. 602-509-1543 [email protected]
Directions: From the center of Cave Creek — 4-waystop at Cave Creek Rd & School House Rd. Headnorth on School House 1.2 miles to Highland Rd(if you get to the 4-way stop at Fleming Springsyou've gone a tad too far) . Turn right (east) onHighland After about 1 mile the pavement ends.Please drive slow to avoid kicking up dust. As thegravel road makes a turn to the left there will be asingle lane gravel road on the right with a sign for7645. Drive down this road for bit until you seethe big anvil. You are there!
If You Are Attending An Open Forge...These open forges are part of AABA educational activities, but AABA does not provide funds for theseevents. They are hosted by our members for all of our benefit. So if you participate in forging, welding, useshop materials, or accidentally damaged something, please put something in the donation box to help ourhosts with their expenses. Thank you! From all of your open forge hosts. You will need to wear safetyglasses. Hearing protection is recommended.
AABA MembershipBenefits for members include:
Member discounts at vendors around the state: See page 18 of this issue for more details.Reduced registration fees at demonstrations and workshopsA one year subscription to the bi-monthly newsletter, The Anvil ’s HornConnection to members throughout the state who can answer questions and give adviceFree classified ads in the Anvil ’s Horn and on the AABA web site.eMail notices when event details change or new events are scheduled on short notice.
NameAABA New Member and Membership Renewal Form
AddressCity State
[I Do not publish
ZipPhone (home)EmailProfessional blacksmithTYour main blacksmithing interest
(mobile)
Hobbyist Farrier
I: Do not publish
Blade smith
Occupation or skillPlease check one: Mail to: Wally WamkeRegular membership ($35) 7070 E. Dogwood Trail.Family membership ($40) Cornville, AZ 86325-5154
Make Check Payable to AABA
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Other Meetings and Events
BLACKSMITHS NEEDED TO TEACHWORKSHOP ON MAY 4, 2019.
SEEDS for Autism is a nonprofit organization inPhoenix that teaches youth and adults on theautism spectrum a variety of vocational skills.One of those skills happens to be blacksmithingand welding. Every May we host an Open Houseand invite the public to come and shop theproducts made in the SEEDS program. We alsoprovide a project that the community can trylearning to make and take home.
This year our Open House will be on Saturday,May 4, from 9:30 — 3:00.We need 4 Blacksmiths to come and help out andwork with the community during our OpenHouse. There will be a meeting prior to thisevent to go over the details of what we will bemaking.
Call Mary Ann at 602-253-4471https://www.seedsforautism.org/
Buenos Aires, Argentina - 2020
Jerry Coe is organizing another trip to Buenos Aires, Argentina, February 23 - March 4, 2020. This tripwill be similar to the trips he organized in 2016 and 2018. The group will again teach classes in downtownBuenos Aires to a hungry audience who want to re—awaken the long sleeping trade skills in Argentina. Thegroup of 36 people will fly to Argentina and share all land costs which is expected to be about $1000/each.This covers airport transfers, 9 nights and all breakfasts in the hotel, walking tours of the city, two groupdinners, and a tourist day in the countryside with gauchos and BBQ. During our visit we will teachblacksmithing for 4 days in downtown Buenos Aires. Each person in the group will cover their own air farewhich is expected run around $1500 depending on city of origin and airline selected. $500 deposit toregister
For more details, or to register for the trip, email Jerry Coe at [email protected] or call him at510-525-4972 (cell).
Blacksmith Association of Missiouri2019 BAM Ozark Conference
May 2 - 5, 2019Missouri State Fairgrounds, Sedalia, Missouri
Demonstrators: Jymm Hoffman and Raymond Rybar.Details and registration information is at http://bamsite.0rg/
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Members‘ Gallery
David Bridtenbaugh
KnifeThis was an automotive assembly used toadjust the wheel alignment.The knife was
made from the shorter adjustment rod. Bothwould thread into the coupling nut to adjustthe wheel alignment then the bolts were
tightened to prevent further movement. Itain’t fancy like the one Grizz made at theMarch demo. But it was fun to make andworks very well.
LampThe base is a piece of sandstone fromwww.arrowz0nast0new0rks.com.The lamp shade is supported by threevines. It is made from dark amber micafrom www.ashevillemica.com. Thecircles for the lamp shade are 4” and 5”diameter. They were formed on a floorcone.
Interesting Web Links
Victoria Ross Patti has built a website full of podcasts of interviews with blacksmiths around the world andsome articles about blacksmithing techniques. And she continues to add interesting podcasts. The list ofblacksmiths she has interviewed is too long to even try to include a representative sample here. Check outher website at http://Www.blacksmither.c0m
One article that stood out when I visited her site was titled "Websites - DIY or Hire a Web Designer. It'salmost four years old, but a lot of the advice is still good, and most of the included links are still good.http://www.blacksmither.com/websites-diy-0r-hire-a-web-designefl
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Secrets of the Forge: Beginning andIntermediate Projects for Blacksmiths
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OFTHE FORGE A Harecover, 225 pages, over 800 color photos, 2018.g . . $39.95
Available from Artisan Ideas, www.artisanideas.comISBN:97809979798I7
Review by Steve Miller
Secrets of the Forge by Antonello Rizzo has numerous interesting projects with full color photos. This isnot a basic how-to or step-by-step for the unexperienced smith. It does, however, provide the process for an
intermediate to advanced smith to also create these items and more. Due to the low contrast between anviland work piece in some photos, you’ll need to study them a bit to fully understand what is being shown.Mostly, the photos show good detail and don’t use up space on the simpler processes.
Some of the things I learned from this book include the need to use cotton gloves to handle a heat patinaitem before it is sealed to keep skin oils from discoloring the patina. I also found several items I want tomake for myself such as the Liberty Scroll, Calla Lily, Snail, knothole, and, well, perhaps all of them.Here’s a list of other items that intrigued me.
° Blacksmiths are resourceful. Using partially open vice jaws to add a wavy shape to an edge in lieu ofmaking a bottom swage was a trick I’ve never seen before. It might just get you by in a pinch.
° Adding a spiral to round tubing was also interesting and relatively simple.- Decorating the edges of a piece with a hollow punch makes an exquisite piece that would otherwise be
comparatively boring.- Drawing out a rose thorn on a stem and shaping it to a point so that it is all 1 piece is something I’m
still trying to master.
Secrets of the Forge inspired me to try some new ideas and refined some old ones providing some
additional options.Happy Forging
Interesting Web LinksThe Future is Handmade.
"A Dutch archaeologist finds artisans and thought leaders who are redefining craft, skill and, ultimately,the real meaning of a knowledge economy."
"A MINI-DOCUMENTARY presented by The Craftsmanship Initiative in collaboration with TheCentre for Global Heritage and Development."
https://www.craftsmanship.net/video/the-future-is-handmade/
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Mesa Community College Expands Blacksmithing ProgramJamie Escobedo
The Mesa Community College WeldingTechnology Program at the Southern and DobsonCampus started the Basic Blacksmithing and MetalShaping course (WLD-103) in 2004 with just one 3
credit class offering on Saturdays as a requiredcourse for an Associate in Applied Science Degree inWelding. Long time AABA member Jaime Escobedostarted the program with just four propane forges, l0anvils, two leg Vises, and an assortment of tongs. Thecourse consisted of, and still consists of, severalbasic techniques covered in a variety of proj ectsspecifically selected to teach these techniques. Thecourse quickly became popular and consistentlyfilled with up to 20 plus students per semester.
The overwhelming response and requirement ofthis course eventually lead to the opening of a secondcourse offering on Tuesday and Thursday eveningswith Dan Jennings in 2009. Dan has a long historywith AABA and is responsible for many of the plansand articles that have appeared in our Anvil’s Hornnewsletter and website. For several years he was theeditor of the Anvil’s Horn and an AABA boardmember. Dan is well known for his wide rangingtechnical abilities and fine forgings that have graced
the pages of our newsletters, and contributions to our
annual Read Carlock Memorial Scholarship Auction.For the Fall 2019 course offerings, MCC will
once again be expanding the Basic Blacksmithingand Metal Shaping course with a class section duringthe day on Wednesdays with our very own RichardRozinski. Rich is a very talented metal artist who hasmastered several art disciplines to create his uniquepieces. He co—chairs the AABA Winterfest, sits on
the AABA Board of Directors, and is the creator ofthe tool filled Lost Dutchman’s Treasure Chest. Yes,that Rich Rozinski! Rich’s talents, background, andeasy going manner will lend themselves well toteaching this course and imparting his vastknowledge to the students fortunate enough to enrollin his course. Jaime and Dan welcome Rich to MCCblacksmithing community and look forward toworking with him.
The Basic Blacksmithing and Metal ShapingCourses (WLD-103) fill up quickly, so registeringearly is highly recommended. Below is theinformation to register for one of the classes for theFall 2019 semester:
CIn 55 No. Dates Days Times Instructor Availabilit)7
26208 08-17-2019 to Saturday 8:30 to 3:10 Jaime Escobedo Closed‘12-07-2019
26222 08-20-2019 to Tuesday & 6:00 to 8:40 Dan Jennings Open
12-13-2019 Thursdav39237 08-21-2019 to W'ednesda 9:00 to 4:30 Rich Rozinski Open
12-13-2019 3'
* VVaiting lists are available for closed classes.
Interesting Web LinksWood Forge Fire Management - First Lessons Series from Whitlox Forge
http://tinyurl.com/y3rj72ad or https://www.y0utube.c0m/watch?v=OVzyE7exH0I&feature=youtu.beCharcoal was the fuel of choice, or of necessity, for blacksmiths for thousands of years. In this video
they're talking about making your own charcoal in a manner similar to the way you make coke from greencoal. This is about using wood that you get by picking up scrap lumber, cutting down trees on yourproperty, or buying from a lumber yard - although that can get a bit expensive. Charcoal is less dense thancoal, so you have to feed the fire more often, but charcoal generally burns cleaner than coal, it certainlyburns hot enough to weld, and you get less ash and klinker than you do with coal. It does produce more
sparks, but fire management is similar to a coal fire, and a hood over your forge helps to minimize the sparkclouds. And, as coal dealers becomes harder and harder to find, charcoal may become the preferred fuel forsome of us.
This video is well done. The individual video clips are well composed and edited together in a
professional manner, and the speaker focuses on information instead of blathering on like too many"instructional" videos today.
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Tenon Forging Table by Len Ledet
Recently Mo and I had an upscale railing (in conjunction with Phoenix Forge) to construct.Each picket required a tenon on each end. The pickets were forged utilizing 5/8 inch squarebars. First step was to calculate the length of bar needed to forge the required tenon. I hadmade this calculation on other occasions (volume of bar and volume of cylinder). Why have tomake the calculation each time‘? Why not construct a handy TABLE and make it easy to deter-mine the bar forging length. The table below includes bar sizes 1/2, 5/8. 314, and 1 inch. withvarying tcnon diameters and lengths. Hope this makes this calculation easier. Please note. I
suggest you always construct a sample for the tenon to verify the forging process.
TENON WORKSHEET Len Ledet - Phoenix, Arizona
TEN TEN?) BAR LENG BAR SIZE DIAMETER LENGTH TO FORGE
1:2 318 1/2 0 22093/4 0.3313
1 0.44181/4 1/2 0.0982
314 0.1473fl 1 0.1964
515 1/2 1/2 0.2513314 0.3770
1 0.5027315 1/2 0 1414
314 0.21211 o 2327
3/4 5/8 1/5 o.27'27‘314 0.4091
1 0.54541/2 112 0.1745
314 0.26181 0.3491
1 3/4 1/2 022093/4 0 3313
1 0.4413513 1/2 0.1534
314 0.23011 0.3068
Volume of Square Bar = (width) x (height) 11 (length)
Volume of Cylinder = ( 7854) x (diameter) x (diameter) at (length)
volume ot Square Bar = Volume of Cylinder
Bar Length Needed = (.7854)x(dlameter)x(diameter)x(|englh)
(width) x (heigth)
EXAMPLE:Have 314 inch square bar and need to put a 5/8 diameter tenon on theend which is to be 1 inch long...From the table above you need to forge 0.5454 (approx 9/16 inches) of the314 inch bar. to get the tenon...
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Reprintedfrom the March 2007 issue ofthe Am/il,'s Horn
May 2019 The AnVi1's Horn
Artist-Blacksmith Association of NorthAmerica
ABANA is widely recognized as the preeminent organization of blacksmithing in the world.Visit us online at wWw.abana.0rg and like us on Facebook and Twitter.Join or renew your membership at: www.abana.0rg/membership
Blacksmithing, the cornerstone of all crafts for centuries, has come back to life. Once rendered nearlyobsolete by the Industrial Revolution and 20th Century technology, this ancient craft has undergone a
contemporary renaissance. A new appreciation of the honest, enduring qualities of forged metal hasdeveloped.
At the heart of this revival has been the Artist-Blacksmith's Association ofNorth America, Inc., a non-
profit educational association dedicated to the dissemination of knowledge about the art and craft. Startedby a handful of isolated blacksmiths in Georgia in 1973, ABANA now serves nearly 4,000 members.
As part of your Membership Benfits you will receive 4 issues of the Anvil's Ring and 4 issues of theHammer's Blow Magazine each year you are a member. These magazines can not be subscribed separatelybut are only received by our members. We have recently added a youth membership at a reduced rate, thismembership available to those 18 or under includes a subscription to only the Hammer's Blow magazine.
ABANA 2020 ConferenceWashington County Fairgrounds
392 Old Schuyleryille Rd.
Greenwich, NV
Information Available atwww.abana2D20.com
We will be featuring B disciplines of Smithing with at least three talented Smiths in each.
ART: with Daniel Miller, Zeeiiick Gotleib, Si Ellen Durkin
PERIOD: with Peter Ross, Dick Sargent, Si Bob Valentine
TOOLS: with Patrick Quinn, Jeffery Funk, 8i Eric Schatzel
KNIVES: with Matt Parkinson, Lin Rhea, Si Jeff Helm
POWER: with Brucelarrell, Steve Parker, 8i Randy McDaniel
FARRIERS: with Dave Farley, Roy Bloom, Tom willoughby, 8: Craig Trnka
TEACHING: with Marli Aspery, Gerald Boggs, Silennifer Petrila
FARM: with Joel Tripp, Judson Yaggy, Derick Glaser, 8i Lucian Avery
The Patient Order of Meticulous Metalsmitl-is with Tom Latane, Peter Renzetti, 8i other excep-
tional craftsmen.
The lecture series will be featuring such notables such as Albert Paley, Howard Schechter, Doug
Wilson, Bill Hochella, 8i members of the demonstrator staff.
There will be a youth teaching venue and family programs for the non blacksmiths.
The rafile will include a BAM box donated by Pat McCarty and a Big Blue power hammer.
The Iron in the Hat is pleased to announce the return of Len Ledet with his special blend of
entertainment and wacl-iii-iess.
The Saturday evening banquet is back with a New Engiand style BBQ.
We will have a beer tent serving a local micro brew and a local distiller will be pouring our own
3b3"32°2° 5'" f3‘39b°°l‘ signature Slack Tub bourbon. Collectable laser inscribed 2 liter wood tasks can be purchased
353"?!-0'8 filled with our special label. See the website for information on the cask which can only be preABANA Central Office ordered and can only be picked up at the conference.
423-913-1022
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Classifieds
Will buy your unwantedblacksmith or horseshoeing toolsand supplies.
Barry Denton, 928-442-3290 anyday before 7:00 pm.
Bituminous Coal from the KingCoal Mine in Colorado.Burns great! $30 for 50 poundsPick up near Tanque Verde andHoughton in Tucson.Casey Abbs, 520-869-8778
Classified ads are free to members and can be submitted by email to:[email protected]. Ads will run for 3 issues. You can renewyour ad if you need to run it after the third issue.Please let the editor know when you no longer need to run the ad.
For SaleTitanium Tongs - All sizes andshapes, 50 pairs. Get them whilethey last. $100 per pair.Bernhard Heer, 715-205-8786
For Sale.AnvilAntique coal forgMisc. farrier suppliesStall jackFoot standJay Sharp tongsWagon wheel table
Charlie Brown6536 E. Paradise Dr.Scottsdale, AZ 85254480-942-4432 or 602-750-9065
Picture RockArizona Sierra Banded Sandstonemakes the perfect base for all yourforged iron pieces. Awards, plaques,memorials, water features, furnitureor anything you can imagine.
Mined in northeastern Arizona, cutand shaped to your specifications.
Terry Home52196 W. Quail Run Rd.Maricopa, AZ 85139602-672-7085www.arrowzonastoneworks.com
Bulk Coal OrderDragonforge Ironworks isconsidering another bulk coal orderfrom the King Coal Mine inColorado. Last time we got 25 tonsof really good forging coal. Ifinterested please email MichaelSobrado at [email protected]
Please only request quantities in 1
Ton increments. Smaller quantitieswill not be eligible for the BulkDiscount. Last time out theshipping cost more than the coal. Iwill order when we have enoughinterest to make this worthwhile.Deposits will be required prior toordering.
Marketing AssistanceBlacksmith's Wife Marketingprovides marketing and promotionalservices, in both digital and print, tothe metalworking community. Alsoproviding website design andconsulting services. Contact AprilWitzke at (575) 313-4650.
Advantages of AABA MembershipIMS has offered AABA members two great opportunities. Thanks to members Doug Kluender and WadeSmith for the idea and contacts with IMS.
1) IMS has space for member metal work to be put on display in a glass case and on top of the cut metalrack inside the store. Contact Steve Miller, [email protected], to get your items on display. Theseitems may be for show only or they may be offered for sale. Artists are responsible for any financialexchange. IMS will make a nice card to identify the piece, the artist, and the cost.
2) IMS is offering a 10% discount to AABA members. The discount is available at the Phoenix and Tucsonstores. You need to establish an account at IMS. It's free. No credit approval is needed. You can pay withcash. Give the staff your account name whenever you buy something, then request the education discountas an AABA member. If questioned, inform the clerk that they should have an AABA member list behindthe counter.
Don't forget that AABA members get discount pricing at the Vern Lewis Welding Supply stores in thePhoenix area.
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Seeds of Creativity
ago.
How many ways can you think of to decorate a simplecork screw? These are some examples of cork screws
turned out by Dana Flanders at Ziwa Forge a few years
Sources
AZ Tool Steel520 S. 52nd Street #201Tempe, Arizona 85281Phone: 480-784-1600Toll Free: 877-795-1600
Bar U Bar SupplySeveral 65 lb. & 85 lb. swage blocks forsale. Your source for anvils, post Vises,and other new & used blacksmith tools.Barry Denton. ph 928-442-3290email: [email protected]
Old Globe Reclaimed Wood Co.Wrought iron.PO Box 42101, Plymough, MN 55442715-718-4410 or 952-463-8392 (c)http://www.oldglobewood.comDiscounts for ABANA members.
General InsulationHigh temp insulating matrials, bricks,Kaowool and other refractories.3330 W Papago Street, Suite APhoenix, AZ 85009Phone: 602-944-2249Toll—Free: (844) 866-1680
Pieh Tool Company, Inc.Blacksmith Supplies, Blacksmith Classeswith Gordon Williams, Milwaukee,Wilton & JET Tools,. Air Hammers,Hand Hammers, Tongs, Books, Coal andCoke.661 Howards Road, Suite J,Camp Verde, AZ, 928-554-0700and28255 N Tatum Blvd. Suite 1
Cave Creek, AZ, 480-626-0924www.piehtoolco.com
Superior Steel Stamp Co.Precision engraved, industrial gradestamping and marking products for anyapplication. Brass dies for Hot StampingWood or Leather. Hardened Tool SteelStamps made for marking stainless steel,forged knives/blades much more.3200 Lakeside Ave E,Cleveland, OH 44114216-431-6460Industrial marking
www.superiorsteelstamp.comMakers
www.stampyours.comFor either, contact
IMSFull service supplier of steel, stainless,brass, aluminum, copper. Discounts forAABA members. (See details on pg. 18.)5150 S. 48th St., Phoenix602-454-15003757 E. Columbia St., Tucson520-441-5900
Say-Mak Power HammersHelmut Hillenkamp2873A Industrial Rd.Santa Fe, NM 87507www.saymakhammers.com
Tire Hammer Plans by Clay Spencer.Send $30US (PayPal) [email protected] send check/money toClay Spancer73 Penniston Pvt. Dr.,Somerville, AL 35670.I can mail a copy or email PDFs.
Interstate Steel and SalvageSpecializing in Steel, Aluminum,Stainless Steel, Brass, Copper and somealloyed metals of all types, sizes andshapes. Cutting, Shearing and advancedFlow water jet cutting for all your projectneeds. Valley wide delivery.Let us quote your next large or small job!12129 W Peoria Ave, El Mirage602-944-2000
Southern Arizona Farrier Supply1603 S. Eastside Loop ,#205Tucson, AZ 85710520-751-1443www.southernarizonafarriersupply.com
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Tucson Iron and MetalSteel, aluminum, stainless, copper andbrass for sale by the pound. OpenMonday — Friday 8 — 4:30. Also 1st and3rd Saturdays 6:30 — 8 am. specificallyfor metal artists.690 E. 36th St., Tucson520-884-1554
Vern Lewis Welding SupplyDiscount pricing for AABA members.Various locations in the Phoenix area.602-252-0341Dan, 602-316-4140, for tech support.
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The Anvil's Horn is the official newsletter of the Arizona Artist Blacksmith Association. Published every other month preceding the bimonthly meetings of the
ssociation, the newsletter is oriented toward anyone interested in blacksmithing and related forms of metal work. Membership is available at the rate of $35 forindividuals; $40 for families and includes a subscription to the The Anvil‘s 1-lorn for one year. Every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy of informationappearing here, but no liability is assumed by the Association, its officers or editor for errors, damages, or injuries resulting from any design, use, construction or
application of said information. Uncopyrighted material may be used freely by other similar organization provided proper credit is given. Any copyrightedarticles appearing herein should not be reproduced without permission of the author. Matters relating to newsletter submissions, corrections, etc. should be
addressed to the editor: Bill Ganoe, P.O. Box 40233, Tucson, AZ 85717, Tel: 520-326-5478, or [email protected].
or membership information or address change, contact:
ally Wamke, 7070 E. Dogwood Trail, Cornville, AZ 86325, 480-323-5003, [email protected]
Have you renewed your AABA membership for 2019?Ifyou haven't renewed by June 1, 2019, you will be dropped from the membership roster.
