Second Biennial Upper Midwest Regional Blacksmithing Conference
June 11-13, 1999
Thresherman's Park, Pontiac, Illinois
Plan to attend what promises to be one of the best Conferences of the season!
The Demonstrators are some of today's finest blacksmiths, and they are prepared to
share skills & techniques you will be able to take back to your shop
and use immediately. From novice to professional, this Conference will provide
education, friendship, & growth as a Blacksmith as together we work to promote our
craft. Tailgating, Gallery, Vendors, Auctions, & Iron in the Hat!
Friday…Registration opens 8 a.m. Conference begins 1 p.m., ends 3 p.m. Sunday
Demonstrators:
Friday -- Billy Merritt -- Knifemaker
Friday Night - Marty Benjamin -- Glass Blower
Don R. Neuenschwander -- Fold Forming
Saturday & Sunday
Chuck Hawes--Welton, IL. Demonstrating Knives--
Doug Merkel
- Poled Hatchet with support wings
- Saw-Toothed Adjustable Trammel
- One-Piece Flesh Fork
- Shutter Dog
- Fireplace Crane
- Bottle Opener
- Cheese Slicer
- Cork Screw
"Blacksmith Meets the Machinist"
Demonstrating on the lathe, milling machine, & shaper
Jim Ribordy, Harley Larson, Bob Bergman
Wayne Evert --Loose Sand Casting
ABANA Teaching Station for Beginner's Class
For more information, please contact:
John K. Biewer
11722 W. 13th Street
Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
- 847.746.2470 FAX - 847.746.7465
- Email
leebiewer@sprintmail.com