Christopher Price 22 Posted February 17, 2014 I love Ilya's work, but it's impossible to hear anything else when he's at it. If I could request that it be in a limited window, perhaps that would satisfy everyone? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ted Banning 0 Posted February 17, 2014 Hey everybody, let's pile on Ilya! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimC 0 Posted February 18, 2014 I'm going to register. I promise. Anyone want me to bring copies of my first two books to sell? It's an odd thing to tailgate, but it is where most of my energy has been directed for a while now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sam Salvati 65 Posted February 20, 2014 Hey everybody, let's pile on Ilya! WOW he would love that haha. I might be convinced to bring my new press...... Will have some new hammers for sale also........ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christopher Price 22 Posted February 20, 2014 If you had a row of tire hammers, they would sell. I can't tell you how many people have asked me about mine, how much, does he make more, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sam Salvati 65 Posted February 20, 2014 I'll gladly make more for anyone who wants one, hydraulic presses too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christopher Price 22 Posted February 21, 2014 Well, I've been having bi-weekly gatherings at my place for the last few months now, and I think several of them plan on attending, so I'll be happy to point them at you. Also, I'm in the market for a pair of your long skinny pick-up tongs, if you happen to have any lying around you want to sell. My old set is just about worn out, and that's my weapon of choice for coin mokume. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ted Banning 0 Posted February 21, 2014 I hope jeff pringle brings me a chunk of wootz like he promised! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doug Seward 5 Posted February 22, 2014 With the weather and impending crunch time at work, I figured I should take advantage of the gorgeous day and knock out the BBQ for the event. Here are some pics to whet your appetites. Vegetarians please avert your eyes. 51 pounds of brisket minus 15 pounds of fat. You cannot make brisket without plenty of Black Pepper and fresh Garlic. The briskets are safely marinating until tonight when they go in the pit for around 20 hours of cherry and pecan smoke. For anyone interested, I'll keep you updated as the cook progresses. Anyone in the East Norriton area tomorrow is welcome to stop by for Quality Assurance tasting. -Doug Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt venier 2 Posted February 22, 2014 MMMMMMMMM........BRISKET!!!!! I can't wait!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doug Seward 5 Posted February 23, 2014 Pit loaded at 10PM. Next charcoal feeding is at 1AM which should last untill 7AM. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doug Seward 5 Posted February 23, 2014 Pork butts just came off and are cooling. Smallest brisket is at 183F and needs to get to 195F. The larger ones will need several more hours. Sorry for weird color balance. Fluorescent white balance in Daylight will do that. Fortunately it doesn't affect the flavor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J.Arthur Loose 38 Posted February 23, 2014 We would love to have you and if you do decide to come, let me know if you would like to demo. Even if you don't do an official demo there is plenty of hands on time, but I'd like to list you as a demonstrator if you would like. Hey Matt- I just saw this. Thanks for the interest. Unfortunately, I'm not going to know if I can make it until close to the last minute. This time of year is usually pretty slow for me, which is why I haven't made it yet... I'll let you know as soon as I can confirm though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doug Seward 5 Posted February 23, 2014 All done. Wrapped and annealing in the oven. Chill and freeze tonight. Here comes more snow. -Doug Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesus Hernandez 28 Posted February 23, 2014 My oh my. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christopher Price 22 Posted February 24, 2014 Indeud. There are a hundred reasons to come to the hammer-in, this is at least in the top 3, right behind fellowship and learning. The raisins are #4, and the Beaudry might be #5. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Hoffman 6 Posted February 24, 2014 Chris, I think you hit the nail on the head. Brisket to Beaudry, and a great bunch of people. Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Page 51 Posted February 24, 2014 *salivating* That is a fine mountain of brisket, I can't wait to dig in! March can't come soon enough John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justin Mercier 62 Posted February 24, 2014 Oh man... I LOVE brisket (especially the moist fatty cuts but hey that's all flavor even if its' bad for me) but finding good brisket in new england is really darned hard. The only BBQ places within a 'meal's' drive of me (aka close enough to say "i'm in the mood for xxx" without having to plan a trip... has terrible brisket =( Good pulled pork, but it's brisket and ribs I want when I go for BBQ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ted Banning 0 Posted February 26, 2014 Hey ! What happened to picking on Ilya? Anything, Sam? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sam Salvati 65 Posted February 27, 2014 Haha there's always picking on Ilya, and also Matt...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Stagmer 1 Posted March 2, 2014 We will have a designated time and place for sheet metal work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ted Banning 0 Posted March 2, 2014 Awesome. And I want name tags for everyone.....and I want ilya to be in costume at all times ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JHLarrimore 0 Posted March 4, 2014 Very excited. I missed it last year and can't wait to make it back. "Something you would like to see? Post it here and we will add everything we can." Any chance of an axe or hammer forging demo? I'd love to see a casting demo, too. -Jake Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christopher Price 22 Posted March 6, 2014 I know a few of us were at Axe & Seax, but I don't know anyone who's gone into depth on forging axes up this way, just yet. Alan Longmire does a great Tomahawk demo, but he won't be joining us this year. Something to put on the list of things to get good at. I got another itch to scratch in the meantime, though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
