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10:44 pm
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July 18, 2010
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On April Fool's Day, Chikemin forge will host an open forge day. There are plans so far for the following: 2 coal forges, 3 gas forges, 6 anvils, from 85# to 260# all spread out around the driveway and shop. You can show up and do whatever you want, within reason. It's all hand work as there is only one 50# little giant hammer died for drawing out. There will be some small scraps of bar stock. There will be some coal and propane. Hammers, tongs, and other stuff will be laying around. I am hoping this day will be the start of many more open forge days for the NWBA. Please help me with your ideas and participation. I'ts rural, it's in the woods, it has a house and a restroom. We will have a bonfire all day for some costco hot dogs. Search the map for my location. Its at 1041 andy cooper rd,Port Ludlow wa 98365.Its on the Olympic Penisula,2 miles west of the Hood Canal Bridge.Come early stay late.
3:39 am
March 22, 2010
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Sounds like fun Bruce..... I'll see what I can do about getting over
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6:57 pm
May 22, 2010
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I will see what Brenda and I are doing, perhaps we can make it that Sunday. Sounds like it might be a good time! :playfull:
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10:04 pm
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July 18, 2010
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Brad Roland;14642 wrote: I will see what Brenda and I are doing, perhaps we can make it that Sunday. Sounds like it might be a good time! :playfull:
Please tell all your friends( as I am not too computer adapt). More notes: dogs welcome, bring an idea to share with everyone, bring guests, and you don't have to be a member to come. No skills required. Spread the news.
1:22 am
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May 6, 2010
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Thanks for the phone call Bruce - I expect to be there!!! Any suggestions for steel to bring and or food?
2:29 am
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July 9, 2010
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Bruce,
I'm planning to come. Have some steel cutoffs to share. Any particular size you might need/want?
Jeff
My son is the Blacksmith
2:55 am
March 21, 2011
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Put me down as a maybe - leaning toward likely.
2:37 am
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July 18, 2010
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marie churney;14661 wrote: Thanks for the phone call Bruce - I expect to be there!!! Any suggestions for steel to bring and or food?
Marie , youve been here so you know the operation.Any small flat bar will do.Dont go overboard.As for food, any snacky stuff always goes over good . spread the news tell your friends weneed people to come
2:49 am
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July 18, 2010
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J Wilson;14663 wrote: Bruce,
I'm planning to come. Have some steel cutoffs to share. Any particular size you might need/want?
Jeff
Jeff,just small flat bar for hand forge work . This is a small hobby style shop, so hand work is stresed.Bring a good idea or forging tecknique to share.I am hoping people will come prepared to be hands on. tell your friends . we need people to come.
2:55 am
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July 18, 2010
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Larry L;14641 wrote: Sounds like fun Bruce..... I'll see what I can do about getting over
Larry, i hope you can make it .even if you cant tell your friends to show up and bring their hand hammer
3:06 am
March 24, 2010
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Bruce,
Would you like this posted on the Events Calendar?
Jeff Wilson
Grip the cold end. Hit the hot end.
6:04 pm
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July 18, 2010
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archivist;14730 wrote: Bruce,
Would you like this posted on the Events Calendar?
Jeff Wilson
Jeff , I told everyone i am comperter chalenged . Please post on the calender. Keyboards puzzle me
3:17 am
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January 9, 2011
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Hello Bruce, I am planning to attend your open forge with two guests. I can bring some gas and a box of railroad spikes for material if that would help. Cam
4:12 pm
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July 18, 2010
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CamButton;14744 wrote: Hello Bruce, I am planning to attend your open forge with two guests. I can bring some gas and a box of railroad spikes for material if that would help. Cam
Cam,It sounds like April Fools Day is getting better al the time .See you then.
3:31 am
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July 18, 2010
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Notes ; If you have a favorite forging technique or motif etc etc bring it. Early afternoon lunch,potluck-hot dogs soda campfire provided.You need ;,hammer, tongs and anything specific to your cause.Laying around in various states of disaray...... will be ..some anvils , some tools ,some coal and gas forges. Some small flats and rounds [ drops ] .Logistics; hr north of tacoma narrows . Goggle 1041 andy cooper rd. Port Ludlow,98365. 360 437 2922 see you there 8;30 9;00 till ? BYOB or beverages.
3:30 am
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July 18, 2010
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DOORPRIZE....... After lunch there will be a drawing for a nice piece of 1 inch square wrought iron bar.
1:58 pm
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July 18, 2010
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Go west on # 104 crossing the Hood Canal Bridge.....Like you are going to Port Angeles.Approx 1 block on the west end of the bridge, turn right on Paridise Bay Road....Go about 2 mi....Turn left on Andy Cooper Road. Chikemin Forge is the first driveway on the right. See you sunday April 1st.
2:25 pm
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January 9, 2011
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Thank you Bruce, we had a lot of fun. I learned how not to do several things. Including breaking off and burning off the tip. Cam
3:51 am
May 22, 2010
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Sorry, we did not make the April Fools day Hammer time. We actually chose to have our own Hammer time at home since we finally got our hammer running with new hammer dies! Just sorry we didn't make it out to your place to have fun as well. perhaps we shall see you at Longview? We will be there!
:alien: :dance:
Brad Roland :hot:
4:22 pm
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July 18, 2010
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You know who you are,Richard,Ronnie,Peter,Marie,Jim,Meredith,Amy,Cam,Jeff,Jeremy,Ryan and Bill. The April Fools Day Hammer-In was a great time.Special thanks to Master Jeremy Wilson.....He drew his Grandfathers and Dads names out of the hat for both the doorprises!!!!!!!!.As promised we had Fire, Dirt and Hotdogs along with some other great snacks.The sweet chili beans were ..yumm. Good luck to all April Fools until next year.
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