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1 Secondary Story Headline BOARD OF DIRECTORS Gary Phillips 18 President: N SR 167 N Albany, IN (260) behere@netdirect.net Steve King S. Paoli Unionville Rd Paoli, IN (812) kingknives@live.com Bill Conyers 19 Vice Pres Lilac Rd, South Bend, IN (574) billconyerssr@yahoo.com Bill Newman Williams Rd Martinsville, IN (317) ruralsmiths1@yahoo.com James Johnston 21 Education Chairman: 806 Twyckingham Lane Kokomo, IN (765) kokomoblacksmith@comcast.net John Bennett 21 Secretary: Jeff Reinhardt W. Riley Floyd s Knobs, IN (812) ptreeforge@aol.com Dave Kunkler Lancaster Rd. Branchville, IN (270) dwkunkler@yahoo.com THE FORGE FIRE The Newsletter of the Indiana Blacksmithing Association, Inc. An Affiliate Of The Artists-Blacksmiths' Association of North America, Inc. IBA is a Not For Profit Indiana Corporation recognized by the IRS under section 501(c)(3) 9:30 AM is the regular meeting time for IBA Hammer-Ins with beginner training available at 9:00 AM. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO ASK FOR HELP! If you would like an IBA membership application form, please contact Farrel Wells, Membership Secretary (765) BULK LOTS ARE AVAILABLE TO DEMONSTRATORS, SHOPS, SHOWS AND OTHERS WILLING TO MAKE THEM AVAILABLE. WE APPRECIATE YOUR HELP. April 2017 The Indiana Blacksmithing Association, Inc., its staff, officers, directors, members, and hosts and the Forge Fire, specifically disclaim any responsibility or liability for damages or injuries as a result of any construction, design, use, manufacture or other activity undertaken as a result of the use, or application of, information contained in any articles in the Forge Fire. The Indiana Blacksmithing Association, Inc. And the Forge Fire assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, fitness, proper design, safety, or safe use of any information contained in the Forge Fire. Librarian: Larry Rosentrader 8715 E. 375 N Churubusco, IN lrosentrader@gmail.com Editor: Bill Kendrick 1280 N 900 W Seymour, IN (812) bill.d.kendrick@cummins.com Treasurer and membership secretary: Farrel Wells 8235 E 499 S Dunkirk, IN (765) flwells@frontier.com Awards Chairman: Charlie Helton 2703 South Water Plant Road Westport, IN (812) heltoncs@frontier.com The Forge Fire is the newsletter of the Indiana Blacksmithing Association Inc. (IBA) IBA is an affiliate of the Artist-Blacksmiths Association of North America Inc. Permission is granted to other similar non-profit organizations to reproduce uncopyrighted articles originally appearing in The Forge Fire provided credit is given the original source. More nearby resources and organizations for blacksmiths: Rural Smiths of Mid-America: Meetings are on the first Saturday of each month Call Ron Gill for details Apr May June July IBA MEETING SCHEDULE Check the latest Forge Fire for monthly IBA revisions. WHITEWATER VALLEY JOYCE ROELL ONE-ARMED BLACKSMITH SHOP TAYLORSVILLE, IN IBA CONFERENCE TIPTON FAIRGROUNDS TBD

2 Page 2 Editors Message INDEX PGS 3-4 SATELLITE NEWS PG 5 IBA CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS PGS 6-11 CHASING SOLID MATERIAL PG 11 UMRBC (PONTIAC) PG 11 CONNER PRAIRIE OPPORTUNITIES Dates to Remember June 2-4 IBA Conference October UMRBC At the March business meeting Jim Johnston and John Bennett were elected to the two board of directors positions. Jim is returning, while John fills the spot vacated by Keith Hicks. Steve King pretty well summed up the voting by saying it was a big turn out with over 100 ballots cast and that every candidate would have made a good director. Officers remain the same as last year. In other news from the business meeting: A financial audit was completed with no issues or discrepancies. The IBA book keeping is order. In the last fiscal year the IBA came out ahead with $34106 income and $32260 expenses. The annual conference accounted for greatest income amount. The IBA library acquired a number of new books and DVD s This month we will be getting together for a hammer in at Joyce Roell s shop outside of Brookville. Keith Hicks tells me that anyone using GPS should enter State Route 252 as State Road 252 has been known to go the wrong location. Next month will be at the One-Armed Blacksmith Shop, and then on to the conference in June. The conference is coming up fast. I had a chance to speak with Robert Taylor about his copper working demonstration. It will be amazing! Robert will cover a wide variety of techniques that can be used on many different projects. He will also be discussing tools and jigs as well as patina and coloration techniques. I have not spoken to Gordon William, but have seen him demonstrate. He will give you good blacksmithing tips in rapid succession. If you were thinking about taking the hammer and tong class at Conner Prairie, you need to sign up now. That last update indicated only one opening was left. So sign up or miss out. Most of you are aware the IBA participates with other blacksmithing organizations in the Upper Midwest Regional Blacksmith Conference (UMRBC) every other year. UMRBC will occur this year. Historically the conference is held in July; however this year it will be held in October. The location is still the Threshermen s Park in Pontiac, IL. The later date should make the event even more enjoyable, as July has been uncomfortably warm some years. Check out page 11 for more details. IBA website: IBA Facebook page:

3 Page 3 IBA Satellite Groups and News 1) Sutton-Terock Memorial Blacksmith Shop Meet: 2nd Saturday at 9 AM Contacts: Fred Oden (574) Dennis Todd (574) ) Wabash Valley Blacksmith Shop Meet: 2nd Saturday at 9 AM Contacts: Doug Moreland (217) Max Hoopengarner (812) ) Maumee Valley Blacksmiths Meet: 2nd Saturday Contacts: Clint Casey (260) Mark Thomas (260) ) Rocky Forge Blacksmith Guild Meet: 2nd Saturday at 9 AM Contacts: Ted Stout (765) ) Whitewater Valley Blacksmiths Meet: 2nd Saturday Contact: Keith Hicks (765) ) Bunkum Valley Metalsmiths Meet: 1st Saturday Contacts: Jim Malone (812) Terry Byers (812) Kathy Malone (812) ) Satellite 13 Meet: 4th Saturday Contact: Bill Newman (317) ) Jennings County Historical Society Blacksmith Shop Meet: 2nd Saturday at 9 AM Contact: Ray Sease (812) ) Fall Creek Blacksmith Shop Meet: 4th Saturday at 9 AM Contacts: Gary Phillips (260) Dave Kline (765) ) St. Joe Valley Forgers Meet: 4th Saturday at 9 AM Contacts: Bill Conyers (574) John Latowski (574) ) Meteorite Mashers Contacts: Mike Mills (812) Steve King (812) Jeff Reinhardt ) One-Armed Blacksmith Shop Meet: 1st Saturday Contact: Tim Metz (812) ) Doc Ramseyer Blacksmith Shop Location: 6032W 550N, Sharpsville, IN Meet: 3rd Sunday at 2 PM Contact: Charles Gruell (765) ) Covered Bridge Blacksmith Guild Meet: 1st Saturday Contact: John Bennett (812) Jennings County Historical Society Blacksmith Shop 14 The Vernon Blacksmiths met at the forge of Kevin Welsh at Nabb. Kevin warmed up his power hammer and hand forged a real nice folded leaf. Ray Sease and Matt Jones fabricated a hot pepper, using some tooling of Ray's. Kevin and Matt, using other tooling of Ray's, formed a large onion bulb. Alex Spellman made a brush handle with a leaf on both ends. Kevin forged a nice pea pod. Jeff Williams and Steve King were heat treating a hammer head. Alex then, with a little help from Jeff, drifted a hammer head. Jeff then forged a horse head bottle opener from flat stock, which Charlie Helton said it looked like it was ready for the race track. Kevin and Steve were then heat treating a hammer head. Kevin then made a small hot pepper. Kevin Welsh, Bill Wanning, and Bill Kendrick all received men's door prizes. Lana Elam, Julie Metz and Julie received women's door prizes. There was more food than we could have eaten in two days. Many thanks to Pam and Kevin who also furnished breakfast for everyone. We had a very profitable iron -in-the-hat as usual. Next months meeting will be back to Vernon. We all look forward to getting back. Bring any articles you may want to use for the rack.

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forge time. Lots of S hooks and J hooks made.

Sandwiches and deviled eggs by Rick Warrens wife.

During all this Jeff, Butch Sparks and Aaron Baker cut

Weather was beautifull and we got things accomplished.

4 Page 4 IBA Satellite Groups and News (continued) Meteorite Mashers This month's meeting was at Jeff Reinhardt's shop in Floyds Knobs. Several of our regulars were elsewhere this month with family events. We did have many beginners perhaps 8 all getting in forge time. Lots of S hooks and J hooks made. The lunch was Chili made by Jeff Reinhardt with Sandwiches and deviled eggs by Rick Warrens wife. We had lots of treats as well. During all this Jeff, Butch Sparks and Aaron Baker cut up a large fork lift to start the making of 3 striking anvils. The tine was so big it took all three to carry it into the shop and put it into the bandsaw. The next meeting will be at Dave Kunkler's shop in Branchville. Fall Creek Blacksmith Shop 13 smiths signed in. Weather was beautifull and we got things accomplished. All is left is some prep work and adding a finish. No iron-in-the-hat held. reported by Dave Wells. St. Joe Valley Forgers During the March meeting the St. Joe Valley Forgers had the pleasure of celebrating Bill and Linda Conyer's 50th Wedding Anniversary. Please join us in congratulating Bill and Linda.

5 Page 5 IBA CONFERENCE JUNE 2, 3, 4 Tipton County Fairgrounds Featured demonstrators: Gordon Williams - Traditional Blacksmithing Robert Taylor - Copper Work Brotherhood of Friendly Hammermen - Group Forging Classes: Beginners Blacksmithing with Bill Newman: Baskets with Connie Retter: no charge no charge Pre-Conference Hammer and Tong Making with Nathan Allen at Conner Prairie (Contact Conner Prairie Guest Services Department at ) Auction June 6:30 PM Open to the public Items selling for $100 or higher eligible for 50/50 split Bring your best, you and the IBA will benefit Tailgaters welcome Forging Contests Full Conference brochure and registration form will be coming soon.

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Page 11 Upper Midwest Regional Blacksmith Conference Oct 13-14 Pontiac, IL Featured demonstrators: PEP Gomez: Damascus blades Mark Asberry: Tooling and traditional iron work Pre-conference class

11 Page 11 Upper Midwest Regional Blacksmith Conference Oct Pontiac, IL Featured demonstrators: PEP Gomez: Damascus blades Mark Asberry: Tooling and traditional iron work Pre-conference class taught by Mark Asberry Oct 9 11 Details: Contact Info: Bud Harvey hotironblacksmith@comcast.net Phone: Conner Prairie Opportunities for Blacksmiths and/or Wood Workers I m looking for someone to work in the historic blacksmith/woodworking shops. There could be someone in IBA or Rural Smiths that might be interested. Contact Info: NATHAN ALLEN Manager of Historic Trades Conner Prairie Ph: ext. 276

12 The FORGE FIRE Newsletter of the Indiana Blacksmithing Association, Inc. Farrel Wells Membership Secretary 8235 E 499 S Dunkirk, IN Address Correction Requested If Undeliverable return to sender First Class Mail April 15 Hammer In Whitewater Valley Blacksmiths - Joyce Roell s shop 5175 State Rte 252, Brookville, IN Note: GPS works better using State Rte 252. Entering State Road 252 may take you to a different location. For directions, or if you get lost, call Keith Hicks at Pitch in lunch May 20 Hammer In One-Armed Blacksmith Shop Henry Breeding Farm, Edinburgh IN Directions: From I-65, exit 76B onto US31 north bound. Turn right on CR 800N. Turn left on CR100W. Breeding Farm is about 1/2 mile on the left. Pitch in lunch

Dec TBD. Rural Smiths of Mid-America: Meetings are on the first Saturday of each month Call Ron Gill for details.

Dec TBD. Rural Smiths of Mid-America: Meetings are on the first Saturday of each month Call Ron Gill for details. Secondary Story Headline BOARD OF DIRECTORS Gary Phillips 18 President: 14800 N SR 167 N Albany, IN 47320 (260) 251-4670 behere@netdirect.net Steve King 18 1155 S. Paoli Unionville Rd Paoli, IN 47454 (812)