primos
04-10-2001, 02:53 PM
I received my registration form and schedule today for the Spring 2001 Hammer-In co-sponsored by Texarkana College and the American Bladesmith Society. The Hammer-In's are conducted at the Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing in Washington, Arkansas (4 miles from Hope, Arkansas).
I would really like to generate some interest in attendance for CKD members. I realize that this is not feasible for everyone, but there are always people attending from Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, and Alabama. Frequently folks come in from farther away like Arizona, New Mexico, Maryland, and Kentucky. A couple of years ago I met some makers there that came in from England, France, and South Africa.
Last Fall I announced the Hammer-In hoping to see some of you guys there. The only other CKD Forum member I met there was Bruce Evans.
You do not have to be a member of the ABS to attend these things, and no one will try to make you join. You do not have to forge blades. The concepts of functional design, balance, flow, and fit and finish apply to us all. In fact, you don't have to be a knifemaker. An interest in knives is all that's required. Often collectors come to watch. They probably want to see how Harvey Dean makes that $5000 D-Guard Bowie they're going to buy, or pick up a couple of knives from unknowns like me.
Anyway, here's to rundown. The Hammer-In is May 5th and 6th. Here is the schedule:
<li>John Fitch: Caustic Hot Blue</li>
<li>Charlie Smale: Blacksmith Techniques</li>
<li>Bill Moran: Silver Inlay</li>
<li>Kenny Rowe: Leather Work</li>
<li>Tim Foster: Mosaic Damascus</li>
<li>Joe Fluornoy: Soldering</li>
<li>Jim Crowell: Forging by Hand & with Trip Hammer</li>
<li>Clyde Fischer: One Arm Knives</li>
<li>Mike Connor: Silver Throats and Tips</li>
<li>Harvey Dean: D-Guard Bowie Construction</li>
<li>Steve Dunn: Side Lock Folder, Trials & Troubles</li>
<li>B.R. Hughes & Jerry Fisk: Critique for JS and MS Requirements</li>
<li>Mike Williams & Jerry Fisk: Cutting Competition</li>
Uncle Al, the Knifemaker's Pal will be there with supplies for sale. He always has handle materials, belts, pin stock and bolts, hammers, tongs, nickel silver and brass, filing fixtures, books and videos. Often he will have mini-milling machines, lathes, and grinders. He's also in the past brought forges, a hydraulic press and a rebuilt trip hammer.
The cutting competition will be with 5" hunters (any style) and the total legth can not exceed 10-1/2". Standard safety requirements are at least one visible pin in the handle, and a thong hole with thong attached.
This will be Bill Moran's last time to teach at the school. On Saturday, May 5, 2001, there will be a banquet honoring Mr. Moran and his 60 years of knifemaking in the Banquet Room of the Western Sizzler Steakhouse in Hope. The cost of the meal and tribute will be $12 per person. Seating will begin at 6:00 p.m. and presentations by guest speakers start at 7:30 p.m.
For Motel Resrvations: ($ = relative cost)
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Best Western Inn - Hope, Arkansas (870)-777-9222 [$$$]
Super-Eight Motel - Hope, Arkansas (870)-777-8601 [$$]
Days Inn - Hope, Arkansas (870)-772-1904 [$$]
1914 School/Bunkhouse - Washington, Arkansas (870)-983-2684 [$]
Tuition:
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$115 (US). If mailing tuition, mail to:
Texarkana College / Continuing Education
ATTN: Scotty Hayes
2500 N. Robison Road
Texarkana, Texas 75599
If you don't get your tuition mailed in, come on anyway. I've never seen a walk-in turned away.
Jeff Jenness and I will be there representing the CKD, at the Best Western. We'll be looking for you.
I would really like to generate some interest in attendance for CKD members. I realize that this is not feasible for everyone, but there are always people attending from Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, and Alabama. Frequently folks come in from farther away like Arizona, New Mexico, Maryland, and Kentucky. A couple of years ago I met some makers there that came in from England, France, and South Africa.
Last Fall I announced the Hammer-In hoping to see some of you guys there. The only other CKD Forum member I met there was Bruce Evans.
You do not have to be a member of the ABS to attend these things, and no one will try to make you join. You do not have to forge blades. The concepts of functional design, balance, flow, and fit and finish apply to us all. In fact, you don't have to be a knifemaker. An interest in knives is all that's required. Often collectors come to watch. They probably want to see how Harvey Dean makes that $5000 D-Guard Bowie they're going to buy, or pick up a couple of knives from unknowns like me.
Anyway, here's to rundown. The Hammer-In is May 5th and 6th. Here is the schedule:
<li>John Fitch: Caustic Hot Blue</li>
<li>Charlie Smale: Blacksmith Techniques</li>
<li>Bill Moran: Silver Inlay</li>
<li>Kenny Rowe: Leather Work</li>
<li>Tim Foster: Mosaic Damascus</li>
<li>Joe Fluornoy: Soldering</li>
<li>Jim Crowell: Forging by Hand & with Trip Hammer</li>
<li>Clyde Fischer: One Arm Knives</li>
<li>Mike Connor: Silver Throats and Tips</li>
<li>Harvey Dean: D-Guard Bowie Construction</li>
<li>Steve Dunn: Side Lock Folder, Trials & Troubles</li>
<li>B.R. Hughes & Jerry Fisk: Critique for JS and MS Requirements</li>
<li>Mike Williams & Jerry Fisk: Cutting Competition</li>
Uncle Al, the Knifemaker's Pal will be there with supplies for sale. He always has handle materials, belts, pin stock and bolts, hammers, tongs, nickel silver and brass, filing fixtures, books and videos. Often he will have mini-milling machines, lathes, and grinders. He's also in the past brought forges, a hydraulic press and a rebuilt trip hammer.
The cutting competition will be with 5" hunters (any style) and the total legth can not exceed 10-1/2". Standard safety requirements are at least one visible pin in the handle, and a thong hole with thong attached.
This will be Bill Moran's last time to teach at the school. On Saturday, May 5, 2001, there will be a banquet honoring Mr. Moran and his 60 years of knifemaking in the Banquet Room of the Western Sizzler Steakhouse in Hope. The cost of the meal and tribute will be $12 per person. Seating will begin at 6:00 p.m. and presentations by guest speakers start at 7:30 p.m.
For Motel Resrvations: ($ = relative cost)
--------------------------------------------
Best Western Inn - Hope, Arkansas (870)-777-9222 [$$$]
Super-Eight Motel - Hope, Arkansas (870)-777-8601 [$$]
Days Inn - Hope, Arkansas (870)-772-1904 [$$]
1914 School/Bunkhouse - Washington, Arkansas (870)-983-2684 [$]
Tuition:
---------------------------------------------
$115 (US). If mailing tuition, mail to:
Texarkana College / Continuing Education
ATTN: Scotty Hayes
2500 N. Robison Road
Texarkana, Texas 75599
If you don't get your tuition mailed in, come on anyway. I've never seen a walk-in turned away.
Jeff Jenness and I will be there representing the CKD, at the Best Western. We'll be looking for you.