Monkey business - India Kalicharan Maharana, a blacksmith, has trained rhesus monkeys to replace a human assistant in his shop. The monkey operates a charcoal oven blower by rotating a handle.

Take the BABA poll The British Artist Blacksmith Association has revamped and upgraded its quarterly magazine. They are offering magazine subscriptions to non-members and needs your opinion.

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