Fort Klock Hammer-In
Fort Klock Blacksmith Gathering and Hammer-In June 13 & 14, Smithing Contest Info
May 13, 2015Fort Klock Restoration
Blacksmith Gathering and Hammer –In
June 13th and 14th, 2015 7214 NY 5, St. Johnsville, NY 13452
Blacksmithing Competition
Smiths will have 1½ hours to forge a pair of V-bit bolt tongs with drawn out reins.
Stock will be provided, 5/16 inch rivet will be provided. Coal will be available
A limited number of forges and anvils will be available (1 or 2) for contestant use.
Contestants should bring a portable blacksmithing set up with manual (non-electric) bellows or blower. No power tools allowed.
This is a solo completion, no helpers or fire tenders allowed.
Contest held Saturday June 13th from 1PM to 2:30PM Entry fee S10.00
There will be Prizes, categories to be determined depending on number of entrants.
Contact Steve Gurzler at stevegurzler@nycap.rr.com to sign up or get information
EXAMPLE TONGS:
OTHER EVENTS
There will be smithing demonstrations and open forge time
Lunch (burgers, etc.) will be available for purchase
Tent camping space is available in the open fields at Fort Klock
Tours of the Historic Fortified Homestead
See the full announcement at www.fortklockrestoration.org for details and updates.
Hope to see you there!
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