Central IL Hammer-in Pictures

[basknives]

Got a little hot, but we had a great day. Got together a great group of people, I think we all learned at least a little something from each other. Can't wait for the next one!

Robert Rossdeutscher doing some forging:

Karl Anderson doing his sheath making demo:

Robert Rossdeutscher during his wire inlay demo:

Michael Kanter on fitting bolsters and spacers:

Jerry Rados doing some work on Robert's blade:

Jerry, Robert, Karl, Michael, and Robert Lindquist (hope I spelled that right):

Thanks for your time,
Brent

 

[Habber]

Yep,you spelled it right.Thanks for taking the time and having us out,the food was great and the company was too.I just wish I didn't have to cut out so soon.These get togethers sure are a blast...can't wait to do it again.

 

[basknives]

Just glad you could make it down :thumbup: . We have to talk Jerry into having something at his place (he said something about being up for it). I'll start planning one for next fall .

 

[R.Rossdeutscher]

Yep,
A good time was had by all! Got to do a little forging, watched a few demos, ate some great food, all in really good company. I believe everyone came away with a new idea on something. After the event I even got a tour of Karl's shop and then went and got a tour of Jerry's shop. We even fired up the coal forge and powered up his 500 lbs. power hammer and did a little work! Yep,a two coal fire day, it just dosn't get much better then that.
Thanks to everyone who came out to play. Also, thanks Brent for hosting and for the great lunch.
YMHS-----------Bob

 

[basknives]

Bob,
Thanks again for making it down :thumbup: You and the other guys did all the work, I just gave you a place to do it. I think we got a real diverse group of guys together and like Jerry said at one point "I guess you can teach an old dog new tricks!".

Next time maybe I'll have a better forge setup (look for my e-mail), and I'll put in an order for a little bit cooler weather!

 

[adammichael]

Thanks for everything Brent. It was great. I look forward to more in the future.

 

[basknives]

Michael, Thanks for making the trip. I'm using some of that turquoise stuff you gave me on my big camp knife .

I almost forgot to thank Ron Rosenbaugh for coming down, he contributed a lot of good information :thumbup: