The winter meeting of the Georgia Custom Knifemakers Guild will be held on Feb 7, 2009 at the Twin Blades shop in Statesboro, GA. We will have a social the night before for those that arrive early and if you want to get in some forging on Friday afternoon you are welcome to come early. There will likely be several forges hot Friday and Saturday. If you want to do a demonstration or have something you are having a problem with and would like a demonstration on how to do it, let us know and we will see if we can round up a pro. The price of gas is even lower than it was for the fall meeting and it is expected to go lower so plan on attending.

Save the date and check back for more information.

Color me there, Friday and Saturday. How about some discussion on "How to Make a profit and still keep the government happy"?

I'll be there. Carl, do like the army, no ask no tell. Can you say " Fair Tax " ??

Best I can tell the "Fair Tax" will make everyone happy except the givment.

Best I can tell the "Fair Tax" will make everyone happy except the givment.
...which makes it my favorite tax reform plan...

I'll do my best to be there. It's hard to plan that far out with a new baby, though. I'll know more closer to the date.

I"ll be there,george

Jamie you have to get into the swing with this new baby thing. You plan on being here because it makes you feel good and gives you something to look forward to besides paying bills and changing diapers. When you realize it isn't going to work out, you just don't go and you feel good about doing what a good Dad should do. You win both ways.
Hope you can make it though.

There have been several questions about posting pictures on the various forums and I thought we might do a demo on that. This making a profit thing would be a good one if I knew someone that was doing it. Several years ago I started to do a time and motion study on knife making and about half way into it I realized I didn't want to finish.

Still open for Demo suggestions.

I'll be there looking forward to it.

Stephan

(would like to see a good demo on guard fitment and soldering)

I'm not sure how many of the "Valley Cutthroats" are going to make the trek from Columbus, but I know it will be more than just me. I'll give you a head count later.
The demo on posting images is a good #1 demo.

Carl and other hot steel folks: I may even try to come on Friday and bring my spanking new hammers to hit hot steel. I'm not sure I can be converted, but I would like to take a whack at it.

Dave Roberts

Hey Dave, a start is usually all I need. I use circle hooks so there's no need for a hard hook-set just a strong knot (you'll do the rest all by yourself).

I understand what you're saying Harry, I tired the hours/knife thing early on - it was either quit "figuring" or quit "doing". Just trying to figure out how to keep the wolves at bay and maintain my supplies for the hard winter coming. Seems the Givment wants permits for everything and then wants to tax the permits. Very discouraging trying to do things right and "give unto Ceasar".

Stephan - think you'll have your knives back by then? Lot of the guys want to see them.

I'd sure be in favor of a demo on posting photos...I have been able to post on the forum, but I'm lost trying to get a photo in the gallery....Hope to see you all in Feb...james

Crex---SIR!--------------By chance if you are referring to those (WOW WOW WOW!!!) knives made by Stephan----------?

They and their new dresses were mailed to Stephan yesterday and he should have them by tomorrow------------Dad

Hey Dad, I'll be sure to listen for the "Happy Dance" from across the interstate. I know he'll be a jumpin'! Maybe he'll post a pic or two of them for us.

Hi,
If possible I would like to see a blade grinding demo. I have been doing some hollow grinding, but would like to see someone with experience do it.
Thanks,
Doug Adams
Carrollton, Ga.
Jn 3:16

Guys , I am going to hate to miss this one , any of them for that matter , but theys hogs needa killin , somewhere . I have had this date booked for a while now , and to many people going , to try and change things up now . I will see everyone up at Trackrock , Lord will'in . Ya'll have a good and safe time

Stephan , heating those handles on that 1095 as we talked about , seems to be working fine , many thanks .

SCOTT

Scott I hope that you have a successful and safe hunt. While you are gone, we will probably change the bylaws to extend the term of the president to four years and add an automatic second term.:p

I'll second the motion

Doug I am not sure what the third demonstration will be right now, but if it ends up being the guard fitting, we can give you a little time on the grinder after the meeting if you like. Watching someone do it doesn't work nearly as well as having someone watch you. A few pointers can get you headed in the right direction in no time, the rest is just practice.

Thanks Harry that would be great if there is time.

Doug
JN 3:16

Scott I hope that you have a successful and safe hunt. While you are gone, we will probably change the bylaws to extend the term of the president to four years and add an automatic second term.:p


Thats just wrong ......Scott

If something I can't forsee doesn't happen, I will be there both days.

I've been looking forward to it for a while now.

Carey