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SUMMARY:2019 Monthly Meeting Schedule
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LOCATION:Aggressive Metalworks\, 1485 Grovenors Corners RD\, Central Brid
 ge rd\, NY 12035
DESCRIPTION:2019 Monthly Meeting Schedule Note that Feb. 24\,2019 will be
  at Cataldo's new shop in Central Bridge.\n\nPosted in the shop is a sig
 n up sheet for you to note when and if you would like to demonstrate som
 e aspect of working with any type of metal. Keep in mind that the demo d
 oes not have to be long\, it can cover any topic even remotely connected
  to Blacksmithing. If you have never demonstrated before\, we can help y
 ou organize what you want to do before you do it. We are all friends by 
 now and no one needs to feel embarrassed or uncomfortable. Few of us are
  public speakers. If you have an idea\, let us know (Rob: 339-2058 or El
 ijah: 742-0343 or Jack 439-0232) and we can work with you towards develo
 ping a demo. ***********************************************************
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 ************ 2018 January 28: Matt Brady\, weekend blacksmith @ Hancock 
 Shaker Village\, will demonstrate how to make a 1 piece corkscrew. Don't
  miss this one! February 25: Off site in Central Bridge at Cataldo's new
  shop: 1485 Grovenors Corners Rd. March 25: Lee Harvey making a bell Apr
 il 29: Noah will be demonstrating how to forge out bolt tongs and this d
 esign was taught to him by Japheth Howard and Noah will be making copies
  of his step bystep plans to hand out. Pictures attached below of what w
 e will be making. May 27: Jim Moran will demonstrate making a set of cal
 ipers and will discuss \, "The Golden Rule" (not THAT one\, the other!) 
 June 24: Steve Wayne who was a professional farrier will demonstrate mak
 ing a draft horse size shoe. He may be bringing his gas forge for the de
 mo. July 29: Steve Wayne will give a class in basic blacksmithing. Augus
 t 26: Jim Moran will demonstrate using a jig a simple way to make tongs 
 September 30: Mike Cataldo will host this month's meeting at his shop an
 d home in Central Bridge (see Feb.25 above). Mike will have a short demo
  on making dies for power hammer use. The bulk of the day will be dedica
 ted to completing a personal project each member is expected to bring. T
 he goal will be to completely or nearly completing your project within t
 he 3 hour time frame available. So\, start thinking and preparing. You w
 ill also need to bring your own hammer and safety glasses. Mike will hav
 e a number of coal and gas forges set up for your use. A fun and focused
  day is planned. October 28: Surprise demo by Paul on canister Damascus 
 See write up or see Facebook posts by Paul November 25: Paul Crosby agai
 n to the rescue. He will be coordinating this meeting with Steve Wayne. 
 - another surprise demo! December : No meeting this month. Still need so
 meone for January meeting. 2019 January 27\, 2019: Elijah will be making
  Wizard bottle openings and also will be making a couple of tools used i
 n the making of the Wizard. February 24: meeting @ Mike Catalado's place
  (Aggressive Metalworks) in Central Bridge Mike has lined up a professio
 nal knife demonstrator and a few other demonstrators. We should have a h
 eavy Forging demonstration and a few other smaller forging demonstration
 s. Tailgating welcome food will be provided. This will be Mike's second 
 annual New Year shop meeting. Don't miss this one! *********************
 ************************************************************ For any "Op
 en" meeting: Remember\, we still can have meetings w/o a demo but it is 
 always more interesting when we do. The list will be posted at each meet
 ing - so sign up(sheet is in the shop). ***Remember\, unless otherwise s
 pecified\, ALL MEETINGS are held at "Pat's Forge"\, generally on the las
 t Sunday of the month. The forge is the City of Albany's Normanside/Step
 hen's farm located off Delaware Ave.and under the bridge to the parking 
 lot and then walking up to the first yellow building on the left.
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