Nov 2006 HABA Houston Area Blacksmith's Association

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November 18, 2006

Candle Stick Hammer-In
at
Tudor Forge in Magnolia

Candlestick holder by Larry Hoff

Smith be nimble, Smithy be quick, Please Mr. Blacksmith make me a candle stick (holder)!

As we prepare for a time of holidays and thanks, the smith always wants to decorate for the season, and nothing does it better than a handsome handmade candlestick holder. Dave Koenig is going to demo one of our favorites making a coil base from round stock with a pipe candle cup. Participants can then make this or any other type of candle holder they want. The more variety we have the more we all learn.

Bring your forge or work at one already there. This will be another great opportunity for the hands on project that is easy for the new smith as well as the pros. To make this easier we will have material available for no charge featuring 4’ pre-cut length of of Ľ” round bar, and 18” of ľ” black pipe with a screw to attach the two together.

Bring your own material if you prefer, but no galvanized pipe will be allowed. The fumes are a serious threat to your health when it is heated.

There will be a Show-N-Tell table for things you have made, recently acquired tools and anything else related to the craft.

When & Where :

Saturday November 18 :

The schedule looks like this for Saturday :

8:00 am : Sign in and setup
8:30 am : HABA Meeting and Announcements
9:00 am : Begin work
~6:00 pm : Conclude before dark

Where :

Dave Koenig's Tudor Forge in Magnolia, Texas

Directions to Tudor Forge

From Houston:

Take 249 NW from Houston. Travel through the towns of Tomball, Decker Prairie and Pinehurst. At Pinehurst 249 changes to 1774. Stay on 1774. About three miles ahead on 1774 look for a Shell station on the west side of the road. One half mile past the Shell station, turn left or west on Tudor Way. There is a small white realtor office on the corner. You will find the forge about a mile down the road on the left.

Or if you are coming from Magnolia:

From the intersection of 1488 and 1774 in Magnolia, go south on 1774 about 4 miles. Look for Tudor Way just after the Country Jamboree building. Turn right and follow the signs. If you see the Shell station you went too far.

What to Bring

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

Gloves and hearing protection is suggested.

Bring a chair to sit in.

HABA Members are invited to bring their forges and tools.

A sack lunch unless you go in to town for lunch.

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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