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Twice a year I like to announce the Piney Woods Hammer-In at Old Washington, Arkansas on the various forums. It's that time again folks. I debated on putting this in the Shop Forum, but the Hammer-In is as much for collectors and general knife enthusiasts who want to see how it's done, as it is for makers.
The Fall Hammer-In is next weekend. I'd like to invite all the BladeForums members who can make it to come join us. You won't be disappointed. Here's the Info:
Piney Woods Hammer-In
October 26-27, 2002
Wm. F. Moran School of Bladesmithing Old Washington, Arkansas
Contact Scotty Hayes 903-832-5565, ext. 3236
Tuition: $120
Old Washington is located in southwest Arkansas, 8 miles north of Hope, on State Highway 4, approximately 35 miles from Texarkana. This restored village of fewer than 200 residents dates back to 1824.
Motel Or Hotel Reservations
Best Western Inn (Hope Arkansas).............. 870-777-9222 -- $$$
Super Eight Motel (Hope Arkansas)............. 870-777-8601 -- $$
Holiday Inn Express (Hope Arkansas)........... 870-722-6262 -- $$$$
Quality Inn of Hope (Hope Arkansas)........... 870-777-0777 -- $$
1914 School/Bunkhouse (Washington Arkansas)... 870-983-2684 -- $
Schedule
Classes are October 26th and 27th - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Instructors .................................. Topics:
Bert Gaston - Arkansas ......... Heat Treating Blade Steels
Joe Flournoy - Arkansas ........ Soldering Guards
Tim Foster - Arkansas .......... Complex Damascus
Kenny Rowe - Arkansas .......... Leather Sheaths
James Crowell - Arkansas ....... Grinding of Blades
John Fitch - Arkansas .......... Forging of Bowies
Mike Williams - Oklahoma ....... Critiquing of Journeyman & Master Bladesmiths
Greg Neely - Texas ............. Critiquing of Journeyman & Master Bladesmiths
B.R. Hughes - Texas ............ Critiquing of Journeyman & Master Bladesmiths
Terry Primos - Louisiana ....... Hands On Forging
Mike Williams - Oklahoma ....... Cutting Contest
Greg Neely - Texas ............. Cutting Contest
B.R. Hughes - Texas ............ Cutting Contest
Amy Hinchman - Arkansas ........ Marketing Techniques for Bladesmiths
Joe Keeslar - Kentucky ......... File Work
Charles Ochs - Florida ......... Forging and Design Of Scagel Blades
Tavern Cookout: On Saturday, October 26, 2002, at 5:15 p.m. Ms. Kay and the Tavern Cookers will be serving a fish fry at the picnic area of the Williams Tavern, across from the school.
Cutting Competition
The cutting competition will be open class. This means that you may use essentially any cutting tool that you have created, from Bowies to Camp Knives, or swords to Battle Axes. Whatever you use, keep in mind that it will have to complete a wide variety of cutting chores.
All participants need to sign up for the competion when signing in for classes on Saturday. All pieces will be checked for safety by the judges. If any of the judges feel that the piece is unsafe, then you will not be allowed to enter the competition. All knives must have a leather or nylon tether for safety.
*whew* Have I missed anything?
H-m-m-m, Jerry Fisk has traditionally been our Master of Ceremonies for the cutting competition. I just noticed that he's not listed on the schedule for this position. I'll have to check on that. He may have fired himself. I can't imagine a competition without that scoundrel's antics.
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[ EDIT ]
I just realized that the way I worded the first sentence in this post that it may appear I represent the Hammer-In's in some official capacity. That could be quite misleading. I don't hold any official position -- I'm just a strong supporter of the ABS, the school, and the Hammer-In's.
I tried to re-word everything to show that I make these posts strictly in support and appreciation of the ABS, the school, and all the great folks who make it happen.
[ /EDIT ]
The Fall Hammer-In is next weekend. I'd like to invite all the BladeForums members who can make it to come join us. You won't be disappointed. Here's the Info:
Piney Woods Hammer-In
October 26-27, 2002
Wm. F. Moran School of Bladesmithing Old Washington, Arkansas
Contact Scotty Hayes 903-832-5565, ext. 3236
Tuition: $120
Old Washington is located in southwest Arkansas, 8 miles north of Hope, on State Highway 4, approximately 35 miles from Texarkana. This restored village of fewer than 200 residents dates back to 1824.
Motel Or Hotel Reservations
Best Western Inn (Hope Arkansas).............. 870-777-9222 -- $$$
Super Eight Motel (Hope Arkansas)............. 870-777-8601 -- $$
Holiday Inn Express (Hope Arkansas)........... 870-722-6262 -- $$$$
Quality Inn of Hope (Hope Arkansas)........... 870-777-0777 -- $$
1914 School/Bunkhouse (Washington Arkansas)... 870-983-2684 -- $
Schedule
Classes are October 26th and 27th - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Instructors .................................. Topics:
Bert Gaston - Arkansas ......... Heat Treating Blade Steels
Joe Flournoy - Arkansas ........ Soldering Guards
Tim Foster - Arkansas .......... Complex Damascus
Kenny Rowe - Arkansas .......... Leather Sheaths
James Crowell - Arkansas ....... Grinding of Blades
John Fitch - Arkansas .......... Forging of Bowies
Mike Williams - Oklahoma ....... Critiquing of Journeyman & Master Bladesmiths
Greg Neely - Texas ............. Critiquing of Journeyman & Master Bladesmiths
B.R. Hughes - Texas ............ Critiquing of Journeyman & Master Bladesmiths
Terry Primos - Louisiana ....... Hands On Forging
Mike Williams - Oklahoma ....... Cutting Contest
Greg Neely - Texas ............. Cutting Contest
B.R. Hughes - Texas ............ Cutting Contest
Amy Hinchman - Arkansas ........ Marketing Techniques for Bladesmiths
Joe Keeslar - Kentucky ......... File Work
Charles Ochs - Florida ......... Forging and Design Of Scagel Blades
Tavern Cookout: On Saturday, October 26, 2002, at 5:15 p.m. Ms. Kay and the Tavern Cookers will be serving a fish fry at the picnic area of the Williams Tavern, across from the school.
Cutting Competition
The cutting competition will be open class. This means that you may use essentially any cutting tool that you have created, from Bowies to Camp Knives, or swords to Battle Axes. Whatever you use, keep in mind that it will have to complete a wide variety of cutting chores.
All participants need to sign up for the competion when signing in for classes on Saturday. All pieces will be checked for safety by the judges. If any of the judges feel that the piece is unsafe, then you will not be allowed to enter the competition. All knives must have a leather or nylon tether for safety.
*whew* Have I missed anything?
H-m-m-m, Jerry Fisk has traditionally been our Master of Ceremonies for the cutting competition. I just noticed that he's not listed on the schedule for this position. I'll have to check on that. He may have fired himself. I can't imagine a competition without that scoundrel's antics.
-----
[ EDIT ]
I just realized that the way I worded the first sentence in this post that it may appear I represent the Hammer-In's in some official capacity. That could be quite misleading. I don't hold any official position -- I'm just a strong supporter of the ABS, the school, and the Hammer-In's.
I tried to re-word everything to show that I make these posts strictly in support and appreciation of the ABS, the school, and all the great folks who make it happen.
[ /EDIT ]
