The New England Our 39th Year Blacksmiths...

Fall 2017

To discover, to help

The New England Blacksmiths

Our 39th

Year

1978-

2017

VOL. 37 NO. 4

NEB Contacts ............................................................ 2

Around New England ............................................... 3

President’s Message ................................................ 4

Editors Note and Le ers to the Editor ..................... 5

2018 Meet Announcements .................................... 6

Winter Programs ..................................................... 7

Different Type of Hold Fast and 2018 ABANA ........ 8

Clock Repair by Tony Millham ............................. 9‐10

Fall Meet in Goshen CT… ..................................... 10‐12

Fitchburg Forge In ................................................. 13

Hearing Protec on ............................................... 14

Parallel Jaw Tongs .............................................. 15–16

Clamping Hold Down ............................................ 17

Metallurgy Terms ............................................... 18–19

Forged Pinecone ................................................... 20

NEB Scholarship Applica on .............................. 21–22

Membership Applica on ...................................... 23

Members Informa on List.......................... ….24‐31

Table of ContentsTable of Contents

Calvin Burhans in his blacksmith shop at the Nieuw Dorp House property on Main Street Hurley prior

to 1908. Scan of a 4.5”x 6.5” photographic print courtesy of the Hurley Town Historian Doreen Lyke.

Fall 2017 New England Blacksmiths

Justin Morrell - President (18)

207 Greenfield Rd.

Colrain, MA. 01340

Phone: 413-624-1200

[email protected]

Bob Menard - Vice President (18) 56 Warren Ave. Suite 106

Portland, ME 04103

Phone: 207-878-2217

[email protected]

Jim Crothers - Secretary (18)

953 Tuckertown RD

Wakefield, RI 02879

Phone

[email protected]

Leigh Morrell - Treasurer (18) 207 Greenfield Rd Colrain, MA 01340

Phone: 413-624-1200

[email protected]

Karen Sims, Membership Chair. (18)

337 Rope Ferry Rd

Waterford, CT 06385

Phone: 860-442-3925

[email protected]

Martin Custer- NH Rep. (18)

77 Tremont St. Exeter, NH 03833

Phone: 571-233-0356

[email protected]

Taffy Case - NH Rep. (19)

1789 E. Madison Rd

Madison, NH 03849

Phone: 603-367-8225

[email protected]

Fred Mikkelsen - RI Rep. (19) 23 Waterman Dr. N. Scituate, RI 02857-2036 Phone: 401-647-3086 fredmikkelsen@gmailcom

Justin Mercier - RI Rep. (18)

144 Rebekah St

Woonsocket, RI 02895

Phone: 617-816-3272

[email protected]

The New England Blacksmiths, an affiliate of the Artists-Blacksmith’s Association of North America, is devoted to the preservation and advancement of blacksmithing. Letters to the editor, articles, tech-nical tips, tools for sale, or other materials which furthers these ends, will be considered for publica-tion in this newsletter.

Nicholas Downing - ME Rep. (18)

22 Orange St Apt 1

Portland, ME 04102

[email protected]

Joel Wentworth - ME Rep. (19)

618 Overlock Hill Road

Union, ME 04862

Phone: 207-785-4268

[email protected]

Lynn Lang- VT Rep. (18) 405 Browns River Rd.

Essex Jct. VT 05452 Phone: 802-879-7977 [email protected]

Judson Yaggy - VT Rep. (19)

846 S Rt. 116

Bristol, VT 05443

Phone 802-453-6005

[email protected]

Bob Phillips - MA Rep. (19)

P.O. Box 583

Westminster, MA 01473

Phone: 978-874-1367 [email protected]

Carl West- MA Rep. (18)

PO Box 541372

Waltham, MA 02454-1372

Phone: 781-608-0900

[email protected]

Nick Szlosek - CT Rep. (19)

3 Barnard Dr

Simsbury, CT 06070

Phone: 701-340-0759

[email protected]

Stephan Connor- CT Rep. (18)

141 Old Field Lane

Milford, CT 06460

Phone: 203-882-0965

[email protected]

Note: The number ( ) after each name denotes the year of term expiration of that Board Member.

The New England Blacksmiths disclaim any responsi-bility or liability for damages or injuries as a result of any design, construction, manufacture, use or other activity undertaken as a result of the use or applica-tion of information contained in the newsletter of the New England Blacksmiths.

Thanks to all

Contributors to this issue: Add your name to this list

Become a contributor!

Steve Bronstein

Jonathan Nedbore

Newton Milliam

Jordan Harmon

Don Plummer

Gord Snelling

Daniel Rogers

Lewis Riggleman

Next newsletter deadline:

January 15, 2018

Contact information for NEB officers and directors


Around New England Brentwood Teaching Center

New Hampshire The Brentwood Teaching Center is res ng through the coldest 3 months of the year. Look for it to re‐open the last Saturday in March.

Massachusetts Course offering from Morrell Metalsmiths

Colrain, MA

For more informa on about all their programs go to www.morrellmetalsmiths.com

A taste of blacksmithing, one day intro classes

January 13, February 10, March 17, April 21

Beginner Blacksmithing, one night a week for six weeks

February 5 ‐ March 12

April 2 ‐ May 7

Anvil repair day

January 20 See page 5 for more informa on

Maine Course offerings from the New England School of

Metalworking Jan 2‐5 Beginning Blacksmithing Jan 8‐10 Beginning Bladesmithing Jan 12‐14 Making a paring knife Jan 16‐19 Joinery part 1 Jan 22‐26 Making an integral hun ng knife Jan 30‐Feb 1 Making something from nothing Feb 5‐16 ABS intro to Bladesmithing Feb 20‐23 Beginning Blacksmithing Feb 27‐March 2 Intermediate Blacksmithing March 6‐8 Basic Damascus steel March 13‐16 Beginner Bladesmithing, the chef’s knife March 20‐23 Tools of the trade March 26‐30 Intermediate Bladesmithing

Brentwood North 2018 March 10 Come and enjoy the warmth and comfort of the Ball & Chain Forge in Portland for a day of Smithing, good food and camaraderie. For more informa on see page 5

Rhode Island Join the Southern Bunch at South County Museum in Narraganse , RI on the 4th Saturday of the Month. Contact Jim Crothers 401‐783‐5400 or [email protected] for more informa on.

Vermont No Submissions at press time. Connecticut Recently the new CAMA President, Bob Burton contacted me to see if there was anyone in our group that would be interested in volunteering in the George C. Lay Blacksmith shop for periods of me during the week and/or on weekends. If you are unfamiliar this is at the museum grounds in Kent, CT www.ctamachinery.com Bob Burton said that the shop is self sufficient with forges, tools, material stock and coal, so that anyone interested just needs to bring themselves. You would be free to work on your own projects, even conduct your own classes, all he asks is that you be able to talk to visitors about what you are doing as they happen by. This is a nice facility that will support camping (no hook‐ups) and I am hoping to foster a partnership here for possible future events, hammer‐ins and the like. Anyone interested in learning more can contact Bob directly at 917‐376‐4182 or [email protected]

“Please sir, can you help me repair my anvil?”


President’s Message for Fall 2017;

Ladies and gentlemen: Happy Winter!

Hope this weather is trea ng you all well. I was very sorry to miss the fall meet this

year down in Connec cut. From all accounts it was a great meet, se ng several

records. I did make it to the Board of Directors mee ng Friday a ernoon via Face me.

Thank you to Bob Valen ne for hos ng and to the great group of guys that helped with

the running of the meet. I applaud you on your hard work.

This year, we pulled together as a group to help out a couple of our own who had fires. At the fall meet, we voted to send the Iron‐

in‐the‐Hat monies from the fall meet, and as a result it was a record‐se ng Iron‐in‐the‐Hat. I am so happy to be part of this

generous group. Thank you all!

I am excited about this upcoming year. For our spring meet, we are going to have a hands‐on meet at the Brentwood Teaching

Center with mul ple forging areas to make tooling for both the teaching center and the upcoming 2020 ABANA conference. These

hands‐on meets are proving to be a fan favorite for all. Come on out, plan on ge ng your hands dirty and learn lots about making

tools.

I am excited to announce that the fall meet will be hosted at Morrell Metalsmiths in Colrain, MA. I always enjoy hos ng this

wonderful group. The guest demonstrator will be Mark Aspery. If you have not seen him demonstrate, please take advantage of

this opportunity. Smiths old and new can learn much from him!

In closing, I would like to take a minute to talk to you all about an opportunity that is available as a result of the generosity of Steve

and Donna Conner. They have very generously funded a Sponsorship program for NEB.

If you know a young, hard working smith up to the age of 25 that you feel would benefit from membership in NEB, please bring

that name to your state Rep. Your rep can then secure a voucher that will pay for said young smith’s dues for a year, and

a endance at one of our meets. Each state can support 2 such scholarships in a year. This is an amazing opportunity!

Unfortunately, over the last few years, knowledge and use of this fund has dwindled. We would like to change that! Please help

us find some deserving young smiths to take advantage of this very worthy program. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

With all that said I hope you all have a great winter. Keep the home forges burning and may Santa bring you lots of coal this year.

See you all in the Spring!

Jus n Morrell


Editors Note;

First of all I want to apologize for the lateness of this newsle er. Life seems to have ways of interfering

with my best intensions.

Some may no ce there is no members gallery in this issue. I have experienced some difficulty ge ng

member involvement with this feature. As much fun as it has been for me I must concede defeat. If it is

something that is important to the group then I will get submissions and I will revive the color centerfold.

The Teaching Center has enjoyed a drama c increase in a endance this season cumula ng in the final open

forge session for the year on November 25th. Projects explored included tool making like hammers, tongs,

and hand tools. A myriad of decora ve forging projects were tackled. Nearly 20 new members were signed

up through this program. By any measure this was one of the most successful years of the shop’s life.

If you have not had an opportunity to see the newly re‐designed website take a moment and give it a look.

If you see areas for change please drop a note to Bill Arduser, [email protected] or Evan Morrell,

ar [email protected] with sugges ons.

Le ers to the membership

Dear New England Blacksmiths,

We have a great Smithing Community! I am stunned and thankful for the generous show of support the New

England Blacksmiths have shown to me. The fire was a real game changer and I am struggling with the

changes in my life that have come with the loss of my house and old shop, my library of old books on

ironwork, tool collec ons, etc. It has been a real lesson on a number of levels. Knowing that we are

community and are in this together is comfor ng. Hope to see you all at future events and be able to thank

you in person! Gratefully,

Jonathan Nedbor

To the NEB Community

I wanted to thank you for the generous check that I received from your auc on. I am in awe of the help and

kindness that I have received from the NEB blacksmithing community. The help you provided allowed me

some very important breathing room while I figured out how to proceed. I have just finished pouring the slab

for my new shop and I am excited about the prospect of ge ng back to work. I very much appreciate NEB's

efforts and am looking forward to when I can reciprocate.

The money came at a perfect me.

Thank you.

Best regards,

Steven Bronstein

Blackthorne Forge Marshfield, Vermont


Meet announcements for 2018

Both Meets in 2018 have been scheduled.

The Spring Meet will be June 1,2,3 at our facility in Brentwood NH. This will be

another working Meet as we make the tooling that will be needed for the 2020

ABANA Conference teaching tent. Like other working Meets there will be forge

masters guiding teams as they work through the different hand tools required.

The future of this equipment is once the conference is over we retain the

ownership. It will come back to the members in different forms like iron in the

hat, auc on items, raffles, and prizes for forging contests.

There will also be something for the fab members in the group. We will be

making up another six forges in a welding and fabrica on area.

Goody Cole’s bar‐be‐que will be supplying dinner Saturday evening and as

always with a working Meet, fire house pancake breakfast on Sunday morning.

It will be everything you have come to expect from a working Meet.

Fall Meet 2018

Favorites abound September 7,8,9. The Fall Meet will be hosted by

Morrell Metalsmiths in Colrain, MA with Mark Aspery as the featured

demonstrator. Mark has always been popular with our group. We

have many new members since he last was in New England and this

will be their opportunity to meet the man and enjoy his dis nc ve

demonstra on style.

His relaxed approach blending tradi onal techniques with math and

science will hold everyone’s a en on. Then there is the tailga ng,

Morrell’s rusty bits superstore, great food, and our ever popular and

well stocked iron in the hat. Morrell’s well appointed shop and the

most current projects will as always be inspiring.

What’s not to love!

Save the date and I’ll see you there.


Brentwood North 2018

The ever popular Brentwood North Program hosted by the Ball & Chain Forge in Portland Maine will be

held on March 10th, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. You will want to arrive a li le early and it usually goes late.

Four 90 minute learning sta ons spaced through the day. Four different subjects with four different

instructors, each with valuable knowledge and a tangible piece at the end of the session.

Coffee, breakfast goodies, and lunch are all included. $75 for the day covers everything. There generally is a

lively show and tell during lunch so bring something cool to show off. It could be something you have made

or an interes ng tool. We all like to look at metal bits

This program generally sells out so sign up early to insure you have a spot. I am looking for a couple of

addi onal instructors. This is a great opportunity to impart your wisdom or sharpen your teaching skills.

To sign up, get a teaching spot, and for more informa on contact

Bob Menard, [email protected] or call the shop 207‐878‐2217

Anvil Repair Day

How is the condi on of your anvil? Have you always wanted

nice crisp edges, a sharp horn? Did you stumble onto an anvil

that would go right into service if it was only in be er shape?

The anvil repair day at Morrell Metalsmiths in Colrain, MA is just

the thing for those dinged up anvil blues. Proper repair

techniques are taught and there is a crew of professional

welders available to ensure the best fix possible. Dozens of

anvils have been fixed at this popular workshop , some with a

remarkable amount of damage. With both the

knowledge and experience of the crew you will go

home with an anvil that not only looks good but is a

pleasure to use.

The cost for the day is $75 for members and $100 for

non‐members. If you have a grinder and abrasives it is

helpful to bring them. Eye and ear protec on is a must

and respiratory protec on is recommended. Coffee is

available through the day but you are on your own for

lunch.

We only do this once a year so don’t miss out. Contact

Morrell Metalsmiths for more informa on.


The ABANA 2018 Conference will held in Richmond, Virginia at the Meadow Event Park Wed Jun 27 - Sat 30 Jun, 2018 Save the Date


Clock Repair by Tony Millham I have been making missing parts for a 17th century iron tower clock similar to the Dover tower clock . This is unfamiliar territory for me though tower clocks are related to their much simpler cousins, the clockwork spit jacks there are s ll vast differences. With only a rudimentary grounding in this field I am relying on drawings and dimensions furnished by the client, thus making decisions about details has included some back and forth. I have a ached images of the forging process, which except for punching and dri ing the 1/4" hole in the central boss, was rela vely straigh orward. The piece made up is called a foliot which regulates the crude crown wheel escapement (if that is the right term, as perhaps the escapement was a later development). So the foliot is mounted upon a round ver cal sha and swings back and forth over a restricted arc each me the gear train advances 1 tooth. The saw toothed ends are for shi ing small rectangular weights that are hung on staples that fit into the teething. The speed of the movement is regulated by the rela ve distance of the weights from the central axle. The roughed out central boss and two arms. Star ng material was 1" round wrought iron ~6‐1/3" long. The finished boss diameter was to be 3/4" x 3/4" high, so I made up a bu on of 3/4" round rod to use as a bolster and to define the outside diameter.

Punch and dri

The boss punched and dri ed to 1/4" sq through the 3/4" boss. It took about 6‐8 heats to punch the hole as only one blow with the hammer was possible before the punch end heated up.

Dover tower clock, showing the foliot arm, with

weights at the top of the mechanism.


Clock Repair con nued;

The arms forged to dimension and the decora on

being cut and filed into the bo om of the foliot. The finished foliot

A detail of the saw teeth.

A safer alterna ve to Kaowool

Ira Wiesenfeld suggested that some members might be interested in Superwool HT as an alterna ve to

Kaowool. While its rated working temperature (around 2,300 deg. F.) is lower than that of Kaowool (around

2,600 deg. F.), it is supposed to be safer than Kaowool.

Both Kaowool and Superwool are manufactured by Morgan Thermal Ceramics (h p://

www.morganthermalceramics.com), and product data sheets and safety data sheets for both products can

be found on the Morgan Thermal Ceramics website.

Both products are being sold by a number of po ery supply ou its. Ira found a lis ng for Superwoolat Axner

Po ery Supply (h p://wwww.axner.com) in Oviedo, FL.

Forwarded by Fred Mikkelsen


Fall Meet Round‐Up

The Fall Meet at the Goshen Fair Grounds was a resounding

success. Despite a rainy forecast we were blessed with

spectacular clear skies and comfortable temperatures.

It has been years since we have enjoyed the facili es at this

expansive fair grounds and Bob Valen ne was the

consummate host. His reless effort and a en on to detail

kept things moving smoothly all weekend.

Dick Sargent entertained and engaged right from the Friday

night slide show through Sunday a ernoon. His extensive

knowledge of tradi onal techniques and architectural

ironwork meant there was something for everybody.

This was a charity event as we raised funds for the restricted

account to donate to Steve Bronstein and Jonathan Nedbor

following their respec ve catastrophic fires. The proceeds from

the iron in the hat and the live auc on went toward this

purpose. The assembled members gave generously in donated

items and through the purchase of ckets and at the auc on.

Both of these events within the event brought record

par cipa on and raised thousands for the cause.

The highlight of Saturday night was another of

Judson Yaggy’s forging contests. The project

was a trivet and the par cipants had to work

in teams. Extra points were awarded for two

strangers working together and for one

novice smith working with an advanced smith.

All six of the forging sta ons in the green coal area were pressed into service. An hour later the goods were

judged and ge ng first prize was Willow Zietman with Carl West.


The bird’s eye view of the green coal/contest area

Judson Yaggy gauges the crowds

approval of the compe on pieces

First place winners

Willow Zietman and Carl West Second place winners

Auden L’Heureux and Nick Downing

The Forging Compe on


Fitchburg Forge In 2017

Bob Valen ne, celebrity guest judge, makes a

latch handle for the mid‐day demo

The Fitchburg Forge In opened the day with a large and

enthusias c group of blacksmiths engaged in the frenzied

task of ge ng set up on me. Unfortunately this year it was

complicated by the weather, cold, wet, and windy. But

blacksmiths are a hardy group and it didn’t dampen the

mood.

Two different voca onal schools sent forging teams to

compete. It was inspiring to see this new genera on of smiths

as they prepared to compete .

The projects were fiendishly challenging and yet all rose to

the demands that were asked of them.

Congratula ons to the winners and to all that competed. A

special Thanks to Achla Designs, Bob Phillips, and Bob

Valen ne.

Assebet Valley Voca onal School Jus n Morrell talking some smack with Carl West

A stylish portable forge rig Bristol‐Plymouth Voca onal School


SAFETY FIRST! - HEARING PROTECTION

As I’m ge ng older, I find that my hearing is not what it used to be. As my hearing acuity decreases, I real‐

ize more and more how important our hearing is to our daily lives, and how important it is to protect. This

ar cle is reprinted from our 2014 newsle er.

The ring of the anvil can be louder than 110 decibels (db), the same noise level as a car horn, chain saw, or

skill saw. According to OSHA, sustained, unprotected exposure to anything louder than 90 db can lead to

hearing loss and requires the use of hearing protec on. OSHA uses a 5 db exchange, meaning that for eve‐

ry five decibels above 90 that a worker is exposed to, the amount of exposure must be cut in half. Eight

hours at 90 decibels, four hours at 95 decibels, 2 hours at 100, 1 hour at 105, and only one half hour of

permissible unprotected exposure to 110 decibel noise levels per day without hearing protec on. Even

short‐term unprotected exposure to noise levels louder than 140 db can result in permanent hearing loss.

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“Don’t risk permanent hearing loss!

Invest in high-quality hearing protection”

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The ring of an anvil is especially damaging due to the high pitch (2,000‐4,000Hz). The

Na onal Ins tute for Occupa onal Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommends double

hearing protec on (so insertable ear plugs covered with external hearing muffs) to

reduce the damage caused by high pitched noises.

According to OSHA, every year approximately 30 million people in the United States

are occupa onally exposed to hazardous noise. Noise‐related hearing loss has been

listed as one of the most prevalent occupa onal health concerns in the United States

for more than 25 years. If you hear ringing or humming, or if your hearing appears

somewhat deadened even temporarily a er working on the anvil, you have been ex‐

posed to damaging levels of noise.

Don’t risk permanent hearing loss! Invest in high‐quality hearing protec on. Inserta‐

ble foam ear plugs reduce noise levels by about 15 db. Ear muffs reduce noise by 25

to 35 db. To reduce 110db anvil noise to safe 85 db noise, you need at least 25 db of

hearing protec on.

Reprinted from the Blacksmith Organiza on of Arkansas, The Voice

At 110db, an anvil ring carries as many decibels as an auto-horn at 1 yard distance, or of an indoor hard rock concert. It is 16 times louder than a vacu-um cleaner, and 8 times louder than a freight train at 15 yards.

Decibels are a logarithmic scale, where ever 10 deci-bels doubles the sound energy. Our ears work this way also. A sound carrying twice the energy does not sound to you as if it is twice as loud. Your ears, in this case, are misleading you about how dangerously loud the noise you are exposed to really is.


Reprinted from the Newsletter of the Central States Metal Artisans


Recycled from NEB’s Winter Edi on 2005

Originally from the Anvil Rings 1988

I have included it to remind myself I need to make a few of these.

Some Information About the Metal Designation Systems

(which are a confusing collection of names and numbers)

By Gord Snelling

Reprinted from Iron Trillium, Ontario Ar st Bkacksmiths

The metal designation systems are not organized under any central governing body of authority.

Various government organizations and engineering societies, in the last fifty years, have tried to bring order to the naming system. In North America, over a dozen organizations have inde-pendently developed designation systems for metals that are important to them. Table 1 lists some of the organizations involved.


The X represents the carbon content where X is 0.01%. For

example; AISI 1018 steel contains 0.18% carbon and has no

alloy addi ons. AISI 4140 alloy steel contains 0.40% carbon

and chromium and molybdenum as its alloy addi on. SAE

52100 alloy steel contains 1.00%carbon and contains

chromium as its alloy addi on. Stainless steels, and cast irons

are classified using other systems depending on the

organiza on. Charts can be found showing their

iden fica ons in textbooks and on the Internet. Chart 2 is not

useful for naming tool steels, as the carbon levels in tool

steels vary greatly (up to 2.3%), and chart 2 has a small carbon

range of roughly 1%. Instead, a mixed classifica on system is

used for tool steels, in which some steels are grouped by use,

others are grouped by composi on, or by mechanical use, and

s ll others are grouped by heat treatment. This results in a

chart similar to chart 3.

Some organiza ons like AISI and SAE have collaborated together to simplify their designa on system.

Commonly, a chart, similar to chart 2, on steel types is found when one seeks informa on about steel

designa on systems. In this par cular chart, one among many, plain carbon steels and alloy steels are

classified by the amount of carbon content, and the important elements used as an alloy addi on.

The number of metals available for prac cal use are very much smaller than one would think by the

number of metals shown in the classifica on systems for metals. The Woldman Book of Engineering Alloys

lists over 50,000 proprietary metals alone, but a metals service center might only stock plates and bars in

plain carbon steel or 1045, alloy steels like 4140, 4340, 6150, 52100, and tool steels like A2, D2, O1, H13, or

S7.


Yet another method to make a Pine Cone

Brought to you by Daniel Rogers

Start by fullering all around the pipe being careful not to close the pipe.

(use your stem stock to gauge)

Saw your grooves a er

cu ng to length.

Here's what you have now.

Use your horn or a mandrel to start

the flare out. Finished flaring on the anvils face.

Here's what you have now.

If you have cut all your pieces of pipe to the same length, stack the layers a er flaring, mark them and

trim accordingly.

Cold chisel a notch on the p of

each.

Create a stem by upse ng the end

of your stem stock then goober a

few welds on it. Dry fit before com‐

mi ng to any welds with the pet‐

als. Dish out each petal in a swage.

Then, slide your petals down the

stem and put a few tack welds on

the underside of each one un l

you've reached the last petal. GET

CREATIVE!!


NEB SCHOLARSHIP

The New England Blacksmiths (NEB) have a scholarship program open to all members — (a full year of mem-bership is required to apply). Apply now for financial aid to improve your blacksmithing knowledge & skills. NEB offers educational scholarships to cover up to $500 of the cost for NEB members to attend blacksmithing hands on classes.

What you do

Decide on a class (anywhere, but it must be a real blacksmithing class or hands-on workshop, not a sit-on-duff work-shop or conference).

Procure the application form from the newsletter, our website or from a Board of Directors member.

Fill it out and return it,

If possible, include a class curriculum or brochure.

What we will do

Evaluate your application.

If you are chosen, we will notify you that you will receive an NEB scholarship

After your class, NEB will reimburse you the amount of the scholarship upon receipt of a copy of your receipts and certificate of completion.

What you owe NEB

Within one year of completing your class, you will provide:

A 2-hour demo of the skills you've learned in the class

A 2-page illustrated article to the New England Blacksmiths Newsletter on what you've learned.

Contacts

Any Board of Director Member or

Fred Mikkelsen Scholarship Chairman

23 Waterman Drive

N. Scituate, RI. 02857-2036

[email protected]


Name of applicant Date / /

Mailing address

Phone Fax. Email

Name and loca on of the blacksmithing school or sponsoring organiza on you wish to a end: (Please include a contact name,

phone number, Email)

NOTE: This must be a hands‐on class or workshop. No funding will be provided for sit‐on‐the– duff conferences !

Title of “hands‐on” class or workshop, dates and tui on cost: Include a copy of brochure or flyer if possible

Amount of scholarship applied for ($500 maximum) $

Please write a few lines as to what you hope to gain from a ending this class/workshop. Include any addi onal info you see fit.

Your commitment to the NEB, if you receive a scholarship award is to write a 2 page illustrated ar cle for our newsle er and

give a 2 hour demonstra on at a NEB workshop of a skill you learned in this class/workshop. Please give deadline dates you

expect to fulfill these requirements . (must be within one year of class/workshop)

Ar cle deadline commitment date:

Workshop Demo deadline commitment date:

Mail to: Fred Mikkelsen, 23 Waterman Drive, North Scituate, RI 02857‐3086

New England Blacksmiths Scholarship Applica on

Applicants must be dues current paid and have been

paid members for the year prior to applica on.

All applica ons must be received by September 1st

and commi ee approval will be by December 1st for

use during the following year.

You must print clearly !


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ABANA Central Office 259 Muddy Fork Rd, Jonesborough, TN 37659

NEW ENGLAND BLACKSMITHS MEMBERSHIP FORM

Dues are $30.00 USD, and due January 1st of each year.

Send checks to: NEB Membership – 337 Rope Ferry Road- Waterford, CT 06385

Please Print Clearly and check whether New member __ or Renewal __

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Business name, if applicable___________________________________________________

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__Teach Blacksmithing __Teach Related Metalworking Skills, which skills______

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New England Blacksmiths

Bob Menard, ‐ Editor

Ball & Chain Forge

56 Warren Ave #106

Portland, Maine 04103

Time Sensi ve

NEB CASTINGS

Anvil Cone $65

Fire pot with Clinker Breaker $215

70 lb. Swage Block $170

Can be picked up at 4 different loca ons

in New England or shipped. Contact Bob

Menard, [email protected]

for more informa on

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www.newenglandblacksmiths.com

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