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This will be a demo of old tricks I've done before, but I'm open to any thing you want to see. I will have set up a few start pieces of Chris's Cross and small anvils. Those interested can come up and make a finish a cross or anvil.

I will discuss the ABANA Conference and provide some details.

2020 Conference News Hello James S., Basic information for the 2020 Conference ABANA 2020 Saratoga is on its way. It is THE blacksmithing get-together that you have been waiting for. We have a distinguished array of demonstrators in eight separate demo sites, a 20 forge teaching area, a youth teaching site, lectures, competitions, vendors, tailgating, family programs, members’ gallery, auction and BBQ and the Blacksmith’s Arm Pub. There will be a Saturday night dinner and coffee and donuts early mornings. Also there will be food available onsite all four days. Whether you are a novice, a part-time smith or a full time professional there will be something for everyone, including time to sit and share ideas, techniques, and learn from each others’ experience. Even for those who are just curious about blacksmithing this is the place to see smithing at its best. You won’t find a better place for all things blacksmith whether you come for just a single day or the entire four days. Conference Pricing Before April 1st 2020 Member Registration = $295 You will receive a FREE T-shirt. Spouse Registration = $75 You will receive a FREE T-shirt. Child Registration = $35 You will receive a FREE T-shirt. Non-Member Registration = $355 You will receive a FREE T-shirt. Non-Member Spouse Registration = $90 You will receive a FREE T-shirt. Day Passes Single Day - Member = $95 Single day - Spouse or Child = $30 Single day Non-Member = $110 Saturday Dinner = $15 You can purchase this dinner separately for Saturday - single day attendees After March 31st 2020 Member Registration = $345 Will not come with t-shirt Member Spouse = $100 Will not come with t-shirt Non-Member Registration = $415 Will not come with t-shirt Non-Member Spouse Registration = $120 Will not come with t-shirt Extra Goodies T-Shirt = $25.68 ABANA Lapel Pin = $4.28 Conference Hat = $23.54 2020 Conference Mini Anvil = $28.89 Slack-Tub Bourbon Laser Etched - two liter = $85.60 This is a Commemorative Cask Reserve your bottle of Slack-Tub = $1 Just visit the Springbrook Distillery at the Blacksmith Arms Pub when you arive to make your purchase. Cost is $44 for empty Cask or $84 for the cask filled. Camping 4 day - RV/Trailer = $152 This includes Water/Electric/Graywater 4 day - RV/Trailer = $128 includes Water/Electric Additional day RV/Trailer = $32/$38 Must have purchased 4 day camping 4 day stay in the Bunkhouse = $100 This is an on site Bunkhouse Tent Camping per day = $20 No water, no electric, pitch your own tent. Conference Location Washington County Fairgrounds 392 Old Schuylerville Road, Greenwich, NY 12834 Registration Contact: Karen Sims Please call 1-860-300-0013 or email karensims@gmail.com Registration is now open Register Now

I'm ready to go but find we are short on stock. I need HC railroad Nails. I need stock for scrolls, 1/4 or more straps 1" to 3" wide. Leaves and feathers strap 1 to 2 '' wide 1/4 or less, we need a file with only cuts in one direction ( if anyone has one ). I have a ladle block, but thin plate is needed-- this is work. The Guillotine needs heavy angle iron and a chopsaw to cut the stock. That job is best left to last so that we can find out our needs. A portable drill press would be a great help with the nail header.

I don't think we can do them all on Sunday , but we can have fun. Jim

As we asked at the August meeting for ideas for the monthly meeting demonstrations, Jim has come up with a few ideas from your suggestions. He will demonstrate how to make a nail header and possibly a ladle and if time permits, a feather. All are suggestions folks put down on the chalk board.

Hopefully., you will bring in more ideas for future meetings and possible even volunteer to demonstrate something you can share with us. Otherwise, Jim will be the demonstrator for each future meeting.