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SPRING 2011 MOUNT VERNON
April 20, 2011
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Val
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I would also like to join as a new member and register free with membership. Previous posts have informed me that I have to wait and do this at the site.

But by time I got there for my first visit ever last spring, I had no idea how to join in any of the hands-on demos and classes; it seemed as if it was already too late.

Any help on being a little more organized this year, at joining as a new member and getting in on some of the classes before they fill up? Thanks!

April 20, 2011
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Registration will take place in one of the front buildings on the fairgrounds, and the class sign up area will be located there as well. Participants names are pulled from a jar, just before the class starts. You should put your name in on the classes you want to attend when you register.

April 20, 2011
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And I'll add if you have any issues grab someone and ask, most would be thrilled to help a new member. Anyone sitting at registration should be able to steer you towards the right spots

Whatever you are, be a good one.
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April 21, 2011
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Hey all:
I am looking for folks who want a ride to the spring conference from the Eugene, Oregon area. We'll be taking my 30 foot motorhome. It sleeps 3. Two of the beds are taken. Room for two on the floor, or you might bring a tent or ??? Handy to have cooking facilities, place to hang out when worn out from swinging a hammer etc. I figure it will cost $500 - $600 for round trip. The more who share in the cost, the cheaper for everyone. Reply here or pm me. The conferences are a Blast!!!:spin:

April 21, 2011
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Thanks. Larry, I will be grabbing helpful people; I did last year to find Paul Thorne to get into his home workshops. Got into only one, and want more!!

But last year I was wandering around at the convention, missing out on all the classes.

I also want to meet anyone who will be at BTC's welding rodeo, so I can get in on that. Will be there helping out as a welding student already, and want to join in on the demos as much as possible.

April 22, 2011
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Talk to our pres. He'll be working the welding rodeo. His name is Bob Thomas

April 22, 2011
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Haven't heard anything about that, what's a Welding Rodeo?

April 22, 2011
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Ride the bull and get the stinger.:stomp::stomp::stomp:

April 22, 2011
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I was one of the judges last year at the BTC Welding Rodeo, and years ago, my shop had a team that competed.

http://weldingrodeo.btc.ctc.edu/

The welding rodeo is a lot of fun.
One team comes from Europe every year to compete.

Here is a slide show of past winners-
http://mmbreeze.btc.ctc.edu/we.....grodeo2010

most are welded, as opposed to forged, but, usually at least one team every year brings along a forge and does at least a little hot work...

April 28, 2011
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Ries, I met Bob Thomas at the NWBA last year, but want to meet him again. I took a single one of Paul Thorne's classes, and have been wanting back in more of them ever since. Hope to see you Friday.

There will be several blacksmiths at BTC at the welding Rodeo (May 20 and 21); I will be there (required of students), and want to join NWBA at the convention, and wear my NWBA card or nametag or something, so they will know I am "one of them" and know that I'mserious about joining in on their demo classes.

Also, one thing I didn't find looking, reading and clicking around the site: it's easy to find out what days it is and how to join at the event, but where are the starting times? Did I miss a schedule somewhere?

April 28, 2011
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Demonstrations and hands on begin at 0800 HR. Friday and Sat. 0900 on Sunday.
The schedule was published in the Hot Iron News and I think it may be here on the web site. Look on the "News" page. Any previously published schedule has been changed some. Current schedules will be available on site.

This isn't a "convention" in the conventional sense. All attendees must be an NWBA member and will be issued an ID button at registration. We'll know who you are...

I'd provide more of what I think I know but I'm trying to get my kit together to head out myself.

Bring your favorite hammer and safety glasses, plan to take notes. Steel toes wouldn't hurt either. Dress for all kinds of weather, RAIN, COLD, and etc. Most buildings are partially open and not heated.

I, and several dozens of other folk, will be wearing a hickory shirt, double front logger jeans, hat, safety glasses, white hair, and a paunch for stability.

We'll see you there. Say HI!

My son is the Blacksmith

May 2, 2011
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DANG! But it was FUN!!:bounce:Let's do it again next year! (Can we? Can we?)
I almost fell out of my chair laughin when Dave offered $20 to anyone who would outbid his wife!

No matter where you go... there you are.

May 2, 2011
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Here's a short low-res movie of the tatara smelter being fired at the Spring Conference. In this scene Fe2O3 (hematite) is being added to charcoal fire. The heat became so hot that it melted some of the chimney flue liner bricks.

http://ph1landrews.com/public_.....I_0335.AVI

May 2, 2011
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There was a good shot of Grants head....

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May 2, 2011
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So I really learned a lot from both demonstrators.

I would like to suggest that the Weather Committee aim for higher temperatures for future conferences. 😉

May 2, 2011
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I really want to Thank everyone for making our Spring Conference a great time. Ries and Bart were amazing, all the volunteers turned this huge event into a success, our Hands on, Open forging areas, and Repousse area were all top notch. And I think we are going to have an Awesome Gong and Stand for Western States! Thanks for all the hard work.
See you there....

May 4, 2011
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Did anyone get a good still photo of the Japanese-style smelter?

May 4, 2011
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I took several pics during the process. I'm in the field this week and haven't had the time to review them as yet. I hope there is a good one in the batch. Is there something in particular you are interested in seeing?

My son is the Blacksmith

May 4, 2011
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J Wilson;9867 wrote: Is there something in particular you are interested in seeing?

Just a good photo of the completed smelter - in operation would be nice but even cold would do.

May 4, 2011
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Thanks to all who showed up to make this conference a success. I know we thourghly enjojed it. Thanks to all the volunteers. Western States should be awsome! See you there.

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