General Members' News - Ontario Artist Blacksmith Association Notice Board

Young Eurpean Blacksmith seeking position

Darrell Markewitz — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 11:25:09 +0000

This just in (likely via an open search and my long standing web site)

Dear,

my name is Quirin Schmid I am twenty years old and a passionate artist blacksmith.

At the moment I am working in a traditional artist blacksmith company in southern bavaria (removed link "> removed link ) . We´re mainly working southern to Munich but we also have customers in Russia, USA and the United Kingdom. In 2025 I´d like to work with blacksmiths and travel the world and for this reason i'm asking if you could need a helping hand for some time.

My father is a self-employed artist blacksmith and I more or less gained my first experience looking over his shoulder. In September 2020 I started my apprenticeship which should take 3,5 years, but because of my excellent performance, I finished six months earlier.

I am very experienced in Stick, MAG and specially TIG welding. At my actual working place I work alone most of the time, so for me it´s normal to work self-sufficient.

Punching holes spuare or round, is even slanted no problem for me. Riveting and forging different leaves is also part of my job. We mainly produce railings, stair railings, garden gates, door/window handles and grave crosses.

In my spare time I like to hike in the beautifull Bavarian mountains, play the guitar in a traditional Bavarian band or practice my smithing skills. At the moment I´m trying baroque leaves.I´m also a qualified and experienced hunter and love to work on my family´s alpaca farm ( removed link ">www.alpakahof-riegsee.de )

I really hope you need a helping hand. It would be a pleasure for me to work with you in the future and I´m looking forward to hearing from you soon.

sincerely

Quirin Schmid

q.schmid03@gmail.com

10” black stove pipe

John Dondertman — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 18:22:46 +0000

Hi have g a hard time tracking down 10” stove pipe and the ceiling support, rain cap etc. any leads would be appreciated… I’ve done exhaustive google searches and smaller diameter pipe is readily available, just not the 10”

thanks in advance..

Home Machine Shop Auction Sat. 30 Sept 2023 - Glenburnie Ont. (Greater Kingston Area)

Donald Shears — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 00:15:26 +0000

I've been asked to pass onto OABA members an auction notice from Doug Jarrell (Doug Jarrell Auctions) of the auction of the machine shop (and some furnishings) of Mr. John Miklos.

This auction may be of interest to some OABA members because of the crossover blacksmiths and machinists have in using some of the same shop power equipment and hand tools.

Here is the link to the auction notice: removed link

I recommend looking at both the printed listing and the photos, some auction items in the photos are not in the printed list.

Don Shears

Pat Taylors Lumberjack Boom Dog video

John Walker — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 14:26:44 +0000

I picked up on the link provided in the OABA website and watched Pat Taylor's 'Lumberjack Boom Dog' video. Pat's narrative on the subject matter is informative and engaging. Watching Pat forge a Boom Dog from 1/2" round bar was fascinating to say the least. I found this video inspiring, and I'm wondering where else in my forging journey I'll be able to use the techniques he demonstrated. I'm heading off to the forge right after this is posted to make a Boom Dog of my own in an attempt to cement in my mind the process and forging skill I just observed. Great video Pat, thanks for the lesson!

Retiring from Blacksmithing

clayton brown — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 16:16:39 +0000

everything in my shop is for sale.

Clay Brown. St. Catharines

905-641-2148

lmcwbrown@sympatico.ca

Shop space

Levi Brunelle — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 23:49:38 +0000

Anyone here in the waterloo area? I will be moving there come fall for university and would like to bring my tools in case I have the free time to make some things. So if anyone has shop space there for rent or something that would be awesome, also if you know of any sort of small industrial space I could use for cheap. You would also be totally welcome to use my tools provided you take good care of them. The things I have are: ribbon burner forge (w stand), anvil (w stand), leg vise (w stand) 2x72 (w stand), mig welder, plasma/tig/stick multi process, blade/tool steels ( I'll probable also take some mild steel bar but leave most of my mild steel at home), bronze and other non ferrous metals, As well as a couple 100# propane tanks and of course an assortment/plethora of hand tools and abrasives. I am also planning a 25-30 ton press build. I could bring my compressor too if possible. I will be leaving my drill press as it is large and my dad will need it at home anyway. I am able to fit my stuff in a fairly small garage curently so I wouldnt need a huge space. Hope t hear from some of you!

CanIRON VE - June 4 - 6

Anonymous — Fri, 14 May 2021 08:48:12 +0000

OABA MEMBERS :
Information on this event was only made available to my desk over the last couple of days. If you want to know more, you should use the web link below. I have been told there was is a CanIRON VE Facebook group (?) The bad formatting is because this was obtained as a cut an paste from the web site indicated.

Darrell - editor / Iron Trillium

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CanIRON VE
Jun 4, 7:00PM to Jun 6, 5:00PM EDT
GO TO : https://hopin.com/events/caniron-ve?fbcdlid=lwar
Description Sponsors Speakers
Welcome!
This year's CanIRON is going to be different from past years' events. Instead of driving out to the middle of nowhere Saskatchewan (sorry guys!) for the weekend's festivities, you can enjoy CanIRON from the comfort of your own home or workshop.
TICKETS
From $30.00 to $50.00
Topless Blacksmith
You will not receive this year's CanIRON t-shirt with this ticket. $30.00
Blacksmith
Ticket to CanIRON VE (June 4th -6th) Demos, Live Demos, Interviews, Blacksmithing Challenges. $50.00

Hosted by
Manitoba Blacksmith Guild
Funds raised by the CanIRON VE event will help support the Manitoba Blacksmith Guild.
Different, yet kind of the same: Educate, Connect and Entertain.
We have decided to use Hopin because the format allow attendees to “move” around during presentations. You'll be able to visit makers and watch live demos, presentation style demos or interviews. Just like if it was an in person event, If something is too simple or too advanced, move over to another presenter. Interact by using the chat function and meet other smiths at open networking times.
But, will there be beer?! No, duh. Of course! This is Canada. BYOB, eh!
We'll kick things off on Friday night at 7pm with the Forge Lighting Party. Saturday, we'll get an early start with smiths from across Canada, USA and International. And we'll end the day by announcing the Blacksmith and Bladesmith Challenges. Yes, there are awesome prizes! Sunday, we continue our cross country tour of smiths and once again, go global.

Friday - Forge Lighting Party
Lighting of the forges
Collab project explanation (You'll need some square stock.)
Leafing demo by Shaun Cunningham of Frontstep Forge
Special Guests - The Forgecast Podcast Live-Recording

Saturday - CanIRON Day 1
John Williams - Leafing Hammer and Crimping Stake - Demo - USA
Neels Van den Berg - Growth as a maker - Interview - South Africa
Victoria Ritter - Basket weave fire poker - Demo - USA
Mark Aspery - Filing vise - Demo - USA
…More to be announced….

Sunday - CanIRON Day 2
Renan “Ferreria” Távora - Blacksmith's hammer - Demo - Brazil
Mareko Maumasi - Damascus - Interview - USA
…More to be announced….
Please note:
We're still populating this event with our presenters and sponsors.
There will be an auction.
Some things may change over the course of the month.

Recent Theft in Hamilton

Brandon Davis — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 20:28:51 +0000

Hello,

I just wanted to post this link to a news article about a theft of tools and equipment in Hamilton. I was going to try and reach out and see if there was anything I could donate, I know it would terrible if my equipment and tools were stolen.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/blacksmith-1.5900771

Thanks,

Brandon

Hammering Saturday, Sept 21 In London

Kristin Bubnowicz — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 12:26:00 +0000

Hello Everyone!

This forum seems pretty dead. We should liven it up a bit!

I'm a fledgling blacksmith. Just got my forge up and running and mounted my anvil. I have the basic tools and a full tank of propane. I'm eager to get started! I'm totally new to this but I would like to invite anyone out there who's interested in blacksmithing to learn with me! I make no claims of expertise and will in no way be teaching. I know there's a lot of people out there who are interested in blacksmithing but consider it to difficult to get into. So this is a chance to come out and try your hand at smithing.

I know this is shot notice but I'm super excited to spend tomorrow with my forge and I'd love to share my excitement and enthusiasm with you!

I live in south London and will just be chilling in my backyard most of the day.

Send me a message (stuff_happens@hotmail.com) if you're interested in coming by!

Monthly Hammer-In every 3rd Saturday

Franco Naccarato — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 11:21:26 +0000

Hi All,

I am bringing a proposal to the Board, to host an open invitation Hammer-In, every third Saturday of the month.

I have been thinking of a way to engage people who want to learn how to blacksmith, but like me, don't have a forge to work from. I have permission from Country Heritage Park to use their facilities for the club.

I am looking for mentors that may want to spend a day with us, providing beginners with some tips. From now until March it will be more informal, but I'd like to get some confirmed guest Mentors to schedule for next year. If you are interested, please send me an email.