Ninth Gathering
Rotterdam Junction, NY

04/25/04
Capital District Blacksmiths' Association Scrap Book
Left to Right - Dale, Richard, Rhys, and Ryan operate bellows and answer questions about Norse blacksmithing techniques
Ryan and Dale spring fuller a simple "utility" knife tang.
Dan pays close attention to the forging of a cloak pin
Dale and Richard add charcoal to a fire originally started with flint and steel
Visitors gather around Wolves of Woden's 11th Century Norse forge.
Dan ties the clay tuyeres to leather tubes connected to the twin bellows.
Cormac forges a pin for a penannular broach.
Richard inspects the days' work. Note the five utility knives on the bick stump (lower left).
Rhys assists Cormac with the bellows.
Bjorn and Raffan having a good time forging
Bjorn demos before a handful of the hundreds that attended.
Aaron Silver works on a Rose in the CDBA modern smithing area.