Adirondack Region Schedule and News

John Scarlett, Forgemaster

Adirondack Region

For more information, call John, Steve, or the host of the event! Members of all skill levels are encouraged to come, as there will be something valuable to learn for all members. Every member should try to bring a complete set of tools to the demos to participate in the hands on demo, including hammer, tongs, anvil, and portable forge when possible. Bring what you can to allow yourself a full chance to participate in the project. Each meeting will included a demo, and then a hands on project.

All are welcome at our meetings. We generally have a $5 meeting fee and Iron in the hat. Our meetings start with coffee around 8, a demo from 9-12, lunch, and then hands on work or more demonstrations from 1-4. Our meetings this year will tend to be on the second Saturday of the month.

New York State Designer Blacksmiths

Adirondack Forge Council

Meeting calendar 2007-2008

Our meetings are open to all members of the NYSDB. Personal Safety equipment is required at meetings, and includes eye, ear, and hand protection. Lunch is a pot luck, bring something to share and a drink. There is a $5 membership fee at meetings and “Iron in the Hat” at each meeting. For more information call the host of the event, or forgemasters John Scarlett, (315) 324-5635, or Steven Kellogg (315) 639-4294.

Date	Topic	Host	Location	Demonstrator
Oct. 13, 2007	Tin Shop, English Wheel, Sheet forming and Biodiesel fuel	Dean Marshall	Heuvalton, NY	Dean M.
Oct.	NYSDB ALL Member Meeting
Nov. 10, 2007	Green Coal Teaching session, We will forge basic fire tools. Newcomers wanted!	Steve Kellogg Home: 315-639-4294. Cell: 315-486-2674	Adams Center, NY,	Steve & John S.
Dec. 8, 2007	Leaf Key Rack, Bring a 16 ga. Leaf cut out. We will vein, forge hooks, and mount. Leave stem 1/2 inch or wider flat to roll later.	John Scarlett	Rossie, NY	315-324-5635
Jan. 12, 2008	Animal head figures, Bring hand tools and punches.	Marty Snye	Rt. 37, Odgensburg, NY	Steve K.
Feb. 9, 2008	Box Tong making Bring 5/8 or 3/4 stock, make a pair to take home!	Jeremy K.	Depyster, NY	Jeremy
March 8, 2008	Handled hot cut Make a small handled hot cut to take home	Marty Snye	Rt. 37, Ogden	John Scarlett
April 12, 2008	Handling Techniques Tomahawk handles, inlay, finish, and pewter casting.	Rob Cunningham	Massena, NY	Dan Dufore
April NYSDB All Member Meeting
May 10, 2008	Hook Knife Traditional Adze. Hands-on, bring forge.	Gary Gaylord	Rensellear Falls, NY	Lee Gates
June 7, 2008	Planning Meeting	Lee Gates	42 Fire Falls Rd., Emeryville
Aug.	NYSDB Picnic	ADK Blacksmiths	Stone Mills Ag. Museum?

Meetings: Second Saturday of each month, except months with All-Member meetings

A printable copy of the disclaimer form, which must be signed by all attendees at meetings, is available.

Last revised: October 3, 2007