May 2008 HABA Houston Area Blacksmith's Association

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May 16, 2009

Divide and Caliper Workshop

featuring

Bob Hensley
at Bucksnort Forge
in Magnolia

At Oldenburg, Bob Alexander was selling very nice Tom Clark design double calipers along with the tongs, etc from Ozark School of Blacksmithing, and most were sold as soon as the van doors were open! Since Bob Hensley could not get a set he thought "Hey, you are a supposedly toolmaking blacksmith, make your own!".

Someone else from the group standing there said it might make a good demo project.

So, Bob went into his shop and made a set of double calipers, and a set of dividers as a side project, just to see if he could.

He will help us all to make these at Tee Hines' shop in Magnolia.

Photos for the day include the Demo, Hammer-In, Show and Tell, and a leaf demo by Tee Hines. They are posted on our Flickr page at Divide, Caliper, and Measure.

Want to know more about these tools? Click on the links below.....

PLEASE NOTE: As is the custom at most workshops, sharing tools is common. Please remember to do a couple of things if you borrow a tool. One, remember from whom you borrowed a tool and make sure you return it by telling that person you are returning it. Two, make sure you look over your tools before you depart to make sure you have only what you came with...nothing missing and nothing extra. It takes more effort to return or find a tool than to double check before leaving the meeting!

When & Where :

Saturday, May 16 :

The schedule looks like this for Saturday morning:

8:00 am : Sign in and setup
8:30 am : HABA Meeting and Announcements
9:00 am : Begin Demo
9:00 am : Begin Workshop
12 pm : Break for Lunch
1 pm : Continue Workshop
- pm : Conclude before dark

Where :

Tee Hines's Bucksnort Forge in Magnolia, Texas

Directions to Bucksnort Forge

From Houston:

Take Hwy 290 west passed Barker Cypress to Mueschke Road. Turn right. Go to FM 2920. Turn left. Go about 2 miles to the stop light at Roberts Cemetery Road. Turn right. Go about 1 ½ miles to Glenmont Estates. There is a redwood subdivision monument on the corner. Turn right. Go to the stop sign and turn left. You’re still on Glenmont Estates. 1st street to the left is Ann Circle. Turn left. This is a blind intersection BE CAREFUL when you turn! 1st house on the left.

Or if you are Coming from Tomball:

Take FM 2920 from Tomball (west) to Roberts Cemetery Road. Turn right and follow instructions above.

What to Bring

Bring safety glasses with side shields. This is a requirement!

Bring your coal forges and tools. A number of forges will be available. Gas is ok.

Plan to bring a lunch or eat at a local restaurant.

Bring a chair to sit in.

You do not have to be a member to attend our meetings! Bring a Guest!

Bring your Membership Dues if you want to work at a forge and are not a current Member !

Minors are welcome but must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

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