NECKA HAMMER-IN! deadline approaching

Michael J. Spangler

Michael J. Spangler

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hey guys! the hammer-in is coming up adn the deadline for sign ups is approaching. make sure you check out NECKA.net to find out all the details and pre-pay for the event.

questions and comments please post on this thread

for everyone is the north east and further away but willing to travel. this is going to be a great learning event and tons of fun for the experienced maker as well.
:D:thumbup:
 
TIME IS RUNNING OUT! SIGN UP NOW!

TWO DAY Necka HAMMER IN!
Come one come all, Kids with parents welcome ,
bring your Boy or Girl Scout
MAY 17TH & 18TH;​
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At the Necka Mass location at
High Hill Fox and Coon Club 361 Collins Corner Rd
North Dartmouth, MA 02747-1383
ADMISSION FOR THE WEEKEND MUST BE PRE-PAID because of Food prep
see cut off date below
Map link

http://www.mapquest.com:80/maps/map...d&city=North+Dartmouth&state=MA&zipcode=02747

Local hotels listed by google.
http://maps.google.com:80/maps?f=l&...45&sspn=0.21904,0.383148&ie=UTF8&start=0&z=11

Camping on premises.

You must have safety glasses or face shield.

THIS IS A TWO DAY EVENT. BREAKFAST LUNCH & DINNER SATURDAY AND

BREAKFAST& LUNCH ON SUNDAY.

Scheduled Demonstrations to date.

Saturday

Steel Smelt: Page Steinhardt
Leather Sheath: Dan Gray
Lanyard Rings: George Dailey
Hollow Grinding: Jim Siska
Knife cutting competition

Sunday

possible: O/A Heat treat: Dan Gray

updated schedule coming soon!
to be scheduled
Cable Damascus: Mike Spangler
Anodizing Titanium: Jerry Adams
Etching Equipment, Supplies & Techniques: Eric Beach from TUS Technologies (TUESTECH.COM)
Sharpening, Knives, (especially recurves) Razors, Equipment and Supplies:
Howard Schechter from Theperfectedge.com
Tong Forging Demo: Sam Salvati


Forge Building Workshop: All of Us, if you want to biuld your own, bring your parts.

The Following Is The Parts List For Building A Forge.

1) 1 ½” Black Iron Pipe 6” Length (2)
2) 1 ½” Black Iron Pipe 90 Degree Elbow

3) 1 ¾” Black Iron Pipe Coupler
4) ¼” NPT Black Iron Pipe 6” length
5) Bronze Cap For ¼” Black Iron Pipe
6) 8” ID Forge Body 12” Long
7) 2 Hard Firebrick
8) ½ Pint ITC-100
9) Assembly Kit With 5’ Propane Hose & Pressure Gauge
10) Inzwool 1” Thick 12” Long 24” Wide
11) 1 Male Quick Disconnect With Female Threads For ¼” NPT Pipe
12) 1 Female Quick Disconnect With Male End To Fit Propane Hose Assembly
13) Ball Valve To Fit the Hose Assembly For Quick Shut Off
14) Teflon Tape ( I’m Sure Someone Will Bring A Roll)
15) 3/8” Socket Head Bolt 1 ½” Long With 1 Nut (Non Stainless)
16) you will also need a squirrel cage blower 70CFM or more for the forge.

Most Items Can Be Found At www.EllisCustomKnifeWorks.Com
Darren Is A Great Guy with Great Products, Prices, & Customer Service

ADMISSION FOR THE WEEKEND MUST BE PRE-PAID SO

WE CAN ORDER YOUR FOOD. ​

Join, or Pay your 2008 dues now to save on admission! See below!


Two day admission;
$75.00 NON-NECKA MEMEBRS
$60.00 NECKA MEMBERS

One day admission:
$40.00 NON-NECKA MEMEBRS
$30.00 NECKA MEMBERS

Please state Saturday or Sunday if coming for only one day.​


Payment(s) CAN be made securely BY PAYPAL or with an online card at

THE NECKA WEBSITE Payments page; NECKA Dues & Payments http://www.necka.net/join.html

Also see Contact Info for the U.S. mail address

REGISTRATION RUNS TILL MAY 10 TH

No refunds after May 10 th , Food and supplies will be ordered after that date.

Please watch http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?p=5412284
and WWW.Necka.net for progress and updates.


PLEASE NOTE!

You must have safety glasses or face shield.

State law and insurance prohibit alcohol on hunt club property.

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Any details on which demos will be on which days? I wont be able to make it to both but may come for one day depending on what is going on that day....
 
David Schott said:
Any details on which demos will be on which days? I wont be able to make it to both but may come for one day depending on what is going on that day....
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not totaly sure as of yet David , but it's geting updated as we go.. a few things are set for Sat now
keep an eye on www.Necka.net and here at BFC for updated info. thanks
 
Yay, that weekend just freed up for me, I should be able to make it now. Will sign up in a day or two assuming I actually can go.
 
Guys
I know some of the guys just don't know if they can make it or not because of work and other factors so
We extended the deadline as far as we dared to, to one week before the hammer/in,
taking it to May 10th .
Mike needs the time to order supplies where this is a two day event to make sure every one gets their share of Food for the two days
so we'll be limited on how many we can except after the 10th

I'm sure we'll be able to slide a few more guys and gals in,, after the dead line but that will be on a first come first serve basis only.
where as after may 10th, food will be the deciding factor as to how many more we can take.
so sign up soon to make sure you have a guarantied place..

On the pre-sign-up
sign up details
we can schedule well over 100 people.. and still have room inside if it should happen to rain.. we'll be good :thumbup:

set up will be starting Friday afternoon may 16th, any volunteers would be great
there are acres of tenting room also, if you live away and don't want to stay in a local motel .
 
heys guys its going to be awesome!

we'll have all the regular demos added in too... sorry about the scheduling we'll get it down this week.

we'll have some basic knowledge floating around too...
file working
lanyard knot tying and handle wrapping
forging demos
grinding
general talks about tools/supplies/suppliers
Q&A sessions for everyone all open discussions.

we're going to have some cutting competitions for rope and 2X4s it's gonna be great.

lets make this a big event guys!:thumbup:
 
all paid. I like going to hammerins and gatherings of any sort =P in 5 weeks timespan i'll have gone to 3 hammer-ins, 1 knife show, and 1 red sox game =P
 
thanks Justin
I have you on the registration list for both days. :thumbup:


Mike you have a phone mesage.. :)

and a new email coming right now..
 
David Schott said:
Any details on which demos will be on which days? I wont be able to make it to both but may come for one day depending on what is going on that day....
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David
it's looking like most of the demos will be Saturday but not all of them.

Sunday I hope will be the Forge build by anyone that wants to build one,
( parts list is on the www.Necka.net site ), cutting contests, and more demos,
and I hope knife build gab and more fun.

depending on the time, we may be able to integrate some of the things into both days. still working on it.. :)
 
time is running out for guaranteed entry

Please note ! Necka Raffle
The New England School Of Metalwork in Auburn Maine has offered
a workshop certificate that is good for a blacksmithing or bladesmithing class
for one year
Raffle drawing Dead-line 5-25-2008 11:59 PM EST you do not have to attend the hammer-in
http://www.necka.net/Registration-list.html

The location for the class is in Auburn Maine check it out
http://www.newenglandschoolofmetalwork.com/
I believe Don Fogg is associated them also since he moved back home.. :)
This Raffle is offered to any BFC member
 
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Dan Gray said:
time is running out for guaranteed entry

Please note ! Necka Raffle
The New England School Of Metalwork in Auburn Maine has offered
a workshop certificate that is good for a blacksmithing or bladesmithing class
for one year
Raffle drawing Dead-line 5-25-2008 11:59 PM EST you do not have to attend the hammer-in
http://www.necka.net/Registration-list.html

The location for the class is in Auburn Maine check it out
http://www.newenglandschoolofmetalwork.com/
I believe Don Fogg is associated them also since he moved back home.. :)
This certificate Raffle is offered to any BFC member
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up dated info ..
 
Hey guys. all the final info will be updated tomorrow. this one is gonna be great.

we're gonna have the forge build on saturday for those of you that plan to come for it.

i'll have the cutting torches and welder there getting the job done... should be awesome!

bring all your questions and curiosity. i think one of the best thing we're going to include this year is going to be a big Q&A session on general info. just to help everyone out on supplier and simple things to advanced techniques.

gonna be great! hope you're all signed up! wee'll see ya next weekend
 
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