6th Mid-America Bladesmithing Symposium
August 27, 28, and 29, 2010
Offered by the American Bladesmith Society, Inc.
Hosted by the Southern Ohio Forge and Anvil Blacksmith Association
Location: Miami County Fairgrounds
650 County Road 25A
Troy, Ohio 45373
Directions: Google Maps
Contact:
Dr. Jim Batson at 256-971-6860 or jbbatson@charter.net for more information
Registration: $55
Pre-Register and pay the $55 Registration fee online in the Store - "Event Registration"
or contact Cindy Sheely, ABS Store Manager at store@americanbladesmith.com or (419) 832-0400
Event Flyer: Mid America 2010 .pdf
Demonstrators:
Kevin Cashen, Hubbardston, MI………………………………Forging, Grinding & Heat TreatingJoe Keeslar, Almo, KY……………………………………………Handles, Guards, Silver Wire & SheathesRuss Andrews, Sugar Creek, MO,……………………………Hand Finishing Steel & Damascus BladesDr. James Batson, Madison, AL……………………………….Antique Bowie Knife ConstructionBill Wiggins, Canton, NC………………………………………….Damascus SteelDaniel Warren, Clyde, NC………………………………………..Slip Joint FoldersB. R. Hughes, Texarkana, TX…………………………………...ABS Judging Standards & AuctioneerCarolyn Hughes, Texarkana, TX……………………………….Marketing & PromotionButch Sheely, Grand Rapids, OH………………………………..Green Coal Forging |
Presentation by BR Hughes and Mastersmith Joe Keeslar at 2009 Mid-America Hammer In
Mastersmith Jim Crowell gave a detailed lecture at the August 2009 Mid-America Hammer In on ABS Judging Standards for Journeyman and Mastersmith stamps.
Schedule:
Thursday, 26 August, noon to 7 pm........................ Check In & Registration7 pm......................... Demonstrators Dinner, all attendees InvitedFriday, 27 August 8 - 12 am......................... Blade Forging & Demonstrations1 - 5 pm.......................... Blade Forging & Demonstrations7:30 pm........................... ABS Cutting Demonstration - free to the publicSaturday, 28 August 8 - 12 am........................... Blade Forging & Demonstrations2 - 4 pm........................... Knife Show - free to the Public4 - 6 pm.......................... Auction - bring items for auction - free to the public8 - 10 pm........................... Bladesmiths Round TableSunday, 29 August 8 - 12 am........................... Blade Forging & Demonstrations |
Accommodations:Electrical Hook-ups & Primitive Camping, washrooms & showers are available, no sanitary hook-ups.Super 8 Motel, 937/339-6564, 1330 Archer Dr, 1-75 exit 73 East to Archer Dr, ask for ABS ratesBest Western Luxbury Inn, 937/335-0021, 1375 W Ohio Rt 55, 1-75 exit 73 East to Dorset Rd on leftEcono Lodge, 937/335-0013,1210 Brukner, 1-75 exit 73 East to Archer Dr turn right just before Waffle HouseBest Value Motel, 937/339-1515,30 Troy Town Dr, 1-75 exit 74 West turn left on Troy Town Dr.Holiday Inn Express, 937/332-1700,60 Troy Town Dr, 1-75 exit 74 West turn left on Troy Town Dr.Residence Inn by Marriott, 937/440-9303, 87 Troy Town Dr, 1-75 exit 74 West tron left on Troy Town Dr.Comfort Inn Piqua, 937/778-8100, 987 E Ash St., 1-75 exit 82 East, connected to mall next to InterstateTravel Lodge Tipp City, 937/667-2481,1100 W Main, 1-75 Exit 68 |