Volume 20 Number 4                                                                        July / August 2005

 

BGCM’s 17th Annual Blacksmith Days           

The fish shown above is part of one of the 2 major demonstration pieces completed by the Ironmasters Team during their two days of demonstrations at Blacksmith Days

By Dick Smith

BGCM’S 17TH Annual Blacksmith Days is now history and by all measures, it was a resounding success. The event set an attendance record, with a total of 180 registered attendees.  In addition, many more from the general public entered through the Farm Museum after noon on Saturday and Sunday; spent time watching the demonstrators, and asked lots of questions.   The Carroll County Times did a very nice front-page article, complete with pictures of the demonstrators at work in their home shop. The event was also featured in the Washington Post’s Weekender, The Frederick News Post, The Baltimore

See Blacksmith Days   Page 4

IN THIS ISSUE..................... Page

President’s message................... 3

Samuel Yellin Blacksmith Day. 6

Magic from Fire

Registration Form........................ 7

ABANA Affiliate Letter................... 9

Beginners Corner

Physical Conditioning............. 10

Shop Tips................................... 11

Heat Related Illnesses........... 15

Historic Forge Calendar............. 17

Jim Fifer Battling Cancer....... 18

BGCM Events Calendar............ 19

  Blacksmith Guild of Central Maryland                                                        July/August 2005  HAMMER & TONG