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• buffalo forge 19a shear from greg. 2 comments, most recently from alex bashta III on April 18

  i recently bought a 19a shear at a yard sale for $10. it works ok. i use it for some light duty fabrication. i have a small shop, so space is critical. i have a regular job, but do side work(thats where the tax free $ is). anyway i’ve been…

• Public Demonstration Opportunity -Pacific Grove, May 5 from CBA Education Chairman Josh Buhlert on April 18

  I’m forwarding this message to the forum incase anyone in the Montery area is interested inparticipating in this event. "I am writing to inquire if you have any blacksmiths that would be willing to bring their anvil and hammers and do a demonstration and/or sell some pre-made (or made to…

• Public Demonstration Opportunity -Pacific Grove, May 5 from CBA Education Chairman Josh Buhlert on April 18

  I’m forwarding this message to the forum incase anyone in the Montery area is interested inparticipating in this event. "I am writing to inquire if you have any blacksmiths that would be willing to bring their anvil and hammers and do a demonstration and/or sell some pre-made (or made to…

• roman era smith needed from alex bashta III on April 7

  Hey, Folks: Arik here. I had originally committed to doing the Bakersfield Scottish Games as a period blacksmith, but due to family health issues, I will not be able. It’s a one-day event in Bakersfield on Saturday, April 21st. They had offered me $300 plus the ability to keep whatever…

• CLAW FOOT TUB from DCARS on March 7

  I am looking for someone in the EAST BAY AREA to cut a few claw foot tubs for me into specific shapes…Can someone please help me do this? Thanks DCARS

• Blacksmith needed to make small hinges from Mike Cabaniss. 2 comments, most recently from alex bashta III on March 1

  I’m looking for someone to make 24 pairs of lift-off or butt hinges, approximately 2″ × 2″. The look should be rustic, not ornate, and the hinge action needs to be tight rather than sloppy. This is a project for Fort Ross State Historic Park, an early 1800’s Russian trading…

• adams forge in L.A. needs hands from alex bashta III on January 9

  greetings all, adams forge in L.A. is starting up again, after a long wait to move. they are transporting equipment and could use some help saturday, the 14th of January, 2012 if u have the time and are available. we are in the talks about cba classes starting there too,…

• need a blade smith teacher in tacoma from alex bashta III on November 17, 2011

  got a call today from a military gentlemen looking for some one to teach him blade smithing. he will be discharged and returning to Washington, Tacoma area in a month or so. if you know any one or the local blacksmith group, please post here or email me at education…

• Dont know if this is the right place. from Rolly. 3 comments, most recently from CBA Education Chairman Josh Buhlert on October 12, 2011

  First and foremost my apologizes if this is not posted in the correct area. I live in concord and was given this website by my mom who is visiting her sister in L.A. she knows I’ve been interested in blacksmithing since I was a small child. My only problem is…

• Classes Around Folsom from CG. 3 comments, most recently from CG on September 23, 2011

  Hi, Last weekend, I stop by the Folsom Forge, in Old Folsom. Someone there told me he was taking a class organized by CBA. I am interested of talking a beginner class, and I wonder who I should contact to take one in Folsom or around Folsom. The closest events…

• Oktoberfest needs a Fly Press from Dennis Dusek CBA edu. 2 comments, most recently from Dennis Dusek CBA edu on September 12, 2011

  CBA needs the use of a 7696-525 Adams #3A hand operated Fly Press with a 1 1/2 bore for Daniel Miller’s demo at Oktoberfest. If you can help please e-mail Dennis at education-north@calsmith.org Thanks and see you there- Dennis

• Fuel! need coal from blake on July 12, 2011

  dose anybody know where i can get coal i am in sac i know the horse shoe barn has it buy its $34 for 50 pounds i de like to get sum in bulk or for cheaper way cheaper

• General Fabricator/Shop Manager in Beijing from The Metal Shoppe / Copper Rose Metal Art. 2 comments, most recently from The Metal Shoppe / Copper Rose Metal Art on June 20, 2011

  I heard from Bernhard Heer this morning and he indicated that the shop he is working with in Beijing is in need of a good general metal fabricator. See below. I am waiting to hear back from him with more contact info, etc., but in the meantime, you could probably…

• Blacksmith or metalsmith needed from Kathleen Egan on June 4, 2011

  My son and I (he is 8 yrs old) have been learning sandcasting with pewter from a former SCA member who lives an hour or so from us, and we’re looking for someone in the Ventura, CA area who can continue with us. We hope to progress to casting bronze…

• Blacksmithing Hammer-In, Tonopah, NV - Teach a beginner? from LES WALKER. 2 comments, most recently from LES WALKER on June 3, 2011

  Anyone going to Tonopah, willing to take on a student for the day, a paying student, I would love to get an introduction and a idea about what this blacksmithing thing is all about and I think it would be cool to do it at this event. Anyone interested in…

• Knife making instructor wanted from Debra Cooper Havens on April 17, 2011

  Fresno Fire and Metal, a start-up educational facility in Fresno, needs an instructor to teach a knife-making class in May or June. Someone within driving distance is preferable, as we’d like to keep expenses down. If interested, please call Debra at (559) 285-9662. www.fresnofireandmetal.org.

• Blacksmith Insurance ? from Ken Kurtz. 3 comments, most recently from Dennis Dusek CBA edu on March 26, 2011

  Anyone know a company that will carry insurance covering blacksmithing? Hartford has the CBA insurance, but won’t write any new policies. I’ve been working a lot of demo’s lately and would feel better knowing I have something behind me. I know CBA will cover any of their events, but I…

• NEED HELP: CA Fire Code requirements with Forges from Dan Westphal. 2 comments, most recently from peter c. on December 3, 2010

  Our school in Sonoma County has had a Forge and Blacksmithing Tent for 30 years. Recently we got a new fire inspector that shut down the operation. It was stated that it could continue, but outdoors, 50’ from any flammable materials. Our forge is coal fired with a hand crank…

• Blacksmith education summer time from Arseniy . 3 comments, most recently from Arseniy on November 17, 2010

  Good day dear smiths! My name is Arseniy, I am 25 and I am from Russia. I am a welder, a little blacksmith, a little metal artist. Several years ago tried to build my own forge, since that times love metal, welding and heavy metal. My favourite bands are Pantera…

• Blacksmith Needed - July 25th in Fort Ross from Admin on June 14, 2010

  We are looking for a blacksmith – or two – who can set up their gear in the fort compound for the annual Cultural Heritage Day at Fort Ross. We have over 3000 visitors on this one day with over 100 folks in costume but right now we are missing…