M Spangler

Hey guys, i figured this might be interesting to some of you. i know you guys make some of your own blades for tools, and shrpen them yourself..... we're actually going to have the owner from theperfectedge.com, (a great resource for sharpening) doing a demo there on sharpening and he'll have some of his products for sale with him.

we're also going to have a gas forge building workshop where you can make your own with supplies you bring. these things are awesome. you can run at about 3psi and reach welding temps no problem.

should be a good time with some insight on how its done. with big names in the trade and some really cool stuff like damascus making.

feel free to message me if you have questions guys. i hope to see some of you there.
here's all the info

MAY 17TH & 18TH In DARTMOUTH, MA http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp...&zipcode=02747

High Hill Fox and Coon Club
361 Collins Corner Rd
North Dartmouth, MA 02747-1383

results for local hotels listed by google:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=e...8&start=0&z=11

camping on premesis

give us some ideas for new demos, what would you all like to see.

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


so far for demos

Cable Damascus: Mike Spangler
Leather Sheath: Dan Gray
Forge Building Workshop: All of Us
Anodizing Titanium: Jerry Adams
Hollow Grinding: ?
Tapered Tangs: ?
Etching Equipment, Supplies & Techniques: Eric Beach from TUS Technologies (TUESTECH.COM)
Sharpening, Knives, (especially recurves) Razors, Equipment and Supplies: Howard Schechter from Theperfectedge.com
Forging: ?
Tong Forging Demo: Sam Salvati
Steel Smelt: Page
Stone Setting / Lanyard Rings: George Dailey
Cutting Competition After Lunch On Saturday. Everyone Bring a Big Knife


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)

Most Items Can Be Found At EllisCustomKnifeWorks.Com
Darren Is A Great Guy With Great Products, Prices, & Customer Service ( And He’s One Of Us)

ADMISSION FOR THE WEEKEND MUST BE PRE-PAID SO WE CAN ORDER YOUR FOOD.
$75.00 NON-NECKA MEMEBRS
$60.00 NECKA MEMBERS

PAYMENT CAN BE MADE ON THE NECKA.NET WEBSITE: RESGISTRATION STARTS SATURDAY THE 15TH AND RUNS TILL MAY 1ST

stuart

I wish something like that was closer