Welcome to the Northeast Blacksmiths Association
Mission Statement: To promote and provide educational opportunities in the traditional art and craft of blacksmithng.
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Since 1977, the Northeast Blacksmiths Association has been offering opportunities to experience first-hand the traditional craft of forging hot iron into useful or artistic items. Semi-annual "Hammer-Ins" at the Ashokan Center in Olivebridge, NY provide a multi-level approach to give both beginners and experienced smiths the instruction and inspiration to improve their skills and confidence.
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Guest Demonstrator Terry Sheridan
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Terry Sheridan, from Collingwood Ontario, Canada, is our demonstrator for the Spring weekend. Terry’s day job is running a machine shop where he works on heavy construction machinery and is on call to do work for several nearby ski resorts. In the shop, most of his forging is for industrial applications, using gas forges and power hammers.
What we will see though, is his traditional approach to forging and hammer welding. In the photos of his work you will see tools, utensils and hardware all done in a very practical manner at the anvil. The methodical approach Terry takes includes knowing to size the eyes of his adzes to the commercial adze handles available, using simple shop math to work out dimensions and practical applications of such things as case hardening compound for wear resistant tooling.
Photos of Terry’s work: http://thebarnstudio.ca/gallery/album/blacksmithing-hand-forged
Something for every skill level and ability!
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World-class demonstrators
Fully equipped Forges Spacious lecture areas On site coal and steel sales Tool and equipment sales |
Personalized instruction
Parent/child packages Tools and steel provided
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Tailgating sales of tools, equipment, and materials is an important activity at our meets. There is no additional fee for vending merchandise...it's all part of the program!
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Ashokan Center
477 Beaverkill Rd. Olivebridge, NY 12461 |
Program and registration:
845-657-7553 |
neuhouse511@verizon.net
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