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thirty years ago and now has a membership that has grown to over 4,500. Members receive a
subscription to a magazine and newsletter. The ABANA website has a wealth of resources for
anyone interested in blacksmithing, complete with interactive forums and classified ads.
the preservation and advancement of the art of blacksmithing and metal arts in Austin, Texas and
surrounding area. Ongoing projects include support of two historic 'smithies, one at the Pioneer
Museum in Fredericksburg and the other at Mission Espada in the San Antonio Missions National
Historic Park. Balcones Forge members have worked to restore the equipment at these forges
and also put on live demonstrations at these forges on special occasions. Membership in Balcones
Forge entitles the member to a monthly newsletter (available on-line) with information about
monthly and group meetings.
you need advice on equipment selections or setting up a shop. Their on-line catalog has full color
images of all the tools they sell such as anvils, vises, bickerns, hammers and tongs to fly presses,
band saws, grinders and vibratory finishers. They also carry Czech, French, German, Spanish and
Swedish hammers in a wide range of types and sizes.
step-by-step instructions and shop drawings, the
Blacksmith's Journal shows you how to do techniques,
make tools, produce architectural and decorative
elements, as well as take you through projects from
start to finish. Design and layout ideas give you the
inspiration for the creative use of these blacksmithing
techniques. Each page is purely informational; no
newsy chatter, no announcements, and no advertising
mixed into the pages. They also offer a complete line
of tools to help the working blacksmith in mastering
his craft.
getting started in blacksmithing, step-by-step instructions, plans, articles, and
links. Questions answered daily by the Guru. Meet and chat with other smiths
at the Slack Tub Pub.
FAQ's, getting started in blacksmithing, instructions, photo gallery and links.
Home of "Ian's World Tour"...describing his visits with blacksmiths across the
globe - and "Blueprints", a host of articles on a plethora of blacksmithing
subjects.
wrought iron bathroom accessories in the Texas Hill Country. Combining straightforward design
with fine craftsmanship, they have been making quality iron hardware for over twenty years.
GreatCircleForge - Your source for quality wrought iron furnishings, home decor and artist-blacksmithing information.
to showcase and sell a wide range of metal arts. Over 25 artists participate in the festival bringing a
wide array of finished works from soaring, outdoor metal sculpture to delicate jewelry.
Conservation Society has restored and furnished 9 buildings (circa 1849 - 1870) to form a German
Village called Conservation Plaza. These buildings were moved to the Plaza location from
downtown New Braunfels to keep them from being destroyed by progress and to preserve the
area's German heritage. Three more buildings were recently relocated to the Plaza and are
undergoing restoration. The Plaza has a working blacksmith shop that houses donated equipment
from local citizens with restoration efforts provided by local blacksmith, Hollis Wooldridge of Comal
Forge. Some original equipment now in use also came from the local Dietrich Stahl shop, which
was in operation in downtown New Braunfels from 1902 until 1966.
Conservation Plaza. Demonstrations held periodically during
festivals.
various processes and products of the blacksmith. These
educational tools for students and teachers are on view during
normal visiting hours, even when the shop is not in operation.
other items related to all things Western.
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