Niagara Picnic at Amherst Museum

The Niagara region would like to extend an invitation to all members for the Amherst Museum Picnic on September 11, 2011 starting after 9am.  Members of all experience levels are encouraged to attend to see demos and to work on their own.  They plan on a day of hammering, playing rivet games, simple forging contests, good food and fellowship.

Anyone interested in attending must contact Peter Parry, forge master (905) 894-4843. he’ll let you know if what you should bring besides a dish to pass for lunch.

Coppersmith

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Der Letzte Seines Standes

This shows the fabrication of a large copper kettle with old world techniques.

Cemetary Gates

These gates are in terrible shape. They have been out in a field for years and were

bent and heavily rusted. The client wanted the missing scroll replaced. I replaced

scroll, straightened some of the balusters and aligned the hinges. Now they will

a new life.

Marion Demonstration

We had a great time on Saturday at the Marion demonstration and thought I’d share a couple pictures with you.