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I received a call Thursday night to see if I would be interested in putting on a blacksmithing demonstration for the "Military Heritage Festival" at the local historical site, Fort Malden, in Amherstburg, Ontario. It seems they had neglected to locate a smithy and were in a pickle. I had made a few items for a couple of the reenactors in the past, so they called me up. I told them I wasn't really set up to do a "period correct" display but could fake it... lol.
It turned out really well. My LP forge blended in nicely and I spent the day talking to folks about many topics. I spit out the customary S-hooks, penny nails and tent spikes, but also got into knife making, sharpening and leatherwork demos. I did several flint and steel fire lighting demonstrations as well. It was a good experience (my first, on the other side of the rope) and I made lots of contacts for future events and projects.
Rick
Here are a few pics from the weekend....
It turned out really well. My LP forge blended in nicely and I spent the day talking to folks about many topics. I spit out the customary S-hooks, penny nails and tent spikes, but also got into knife making, sharpening and leatherwork demos. I did several flint and steel fire lighting demonstrations as well. It was a good experience (my first, on the other side of the rope) and I made lots of contacts for future events and projects.
Rick
Here are a few pics from the weekend....
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