matt venier Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Hey Guys I'm going to the Fire and Brimstone hammerin in a couple of weeks(My first) and what just wondering if anyone had any sage advice as to what is crucial to bring with Me. Any thoughts would be appriciated. thanks Matt There's no kissaki like an O-kissaki!http://www.venierdesign.com/Venier_Design_Inc./Welcome.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christoph Alpermann Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 This never fails. I love the smell of freshly molten Borax in the morning... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike koller Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 note pad, something reliable to write with, personal protective gear (gloves, glasses, etc... if you have favorites to work in), camera and as well as the before mentioned gratuity. Enjoy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerrystagmer Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 note pad, something reliable to write with, personal protective gear (gloves, glasses, etc... if you have favorites to work in), camera and as well as the before mentioned gratuity. Enjoy... If you have welding glasses for torch work bring them along as we only have a couple pair if you want to watch/use the plasma torch. We will be showing how to use our engraving machine and it will be available all weekend for anyone wanting to engrave stuff for themselves. Its pretty easy and will work on irregular surfaces like diamond ground blades. Kerry Stagmer www.baltimoreknife.com www.fireandbrimstone.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lambiase Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 something cool for the iron-in-the-hat Mike Lambiase Burning Man Forge E-mail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deker Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 If you have welding glasses for torch work bring them along as we only have a couple pair if you want to watch/use the plasma torch. We will be showing how to use our engraving machine and it will be available all weekend for anyone wanting to engrave stuff for themselves. Its pretty easy and will work on irregular surfaces like diamond ground blades. Both good things to think about....I'll have to find some welding goggles and something to scratch on Also, regular safety glasses. DO NOT go to a hammer-in without them. I know that during my demonstrating at this hammer-in I'll be making sure that folks watching have eye protection on. Forge welding is no time to forget your glasses! I also second the motion for a notepad and a few pens/pencils. Oh, and bring your sense of humor, you'll never make it without one in this crowd -d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt venier Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 How could I not have a sense of humor? I took up bladesmithing! Also what types of things go in the iron in the hat? Thanks for the replies this is helping a ton. Matt There's no kissaki like an O-kissaki!http://www.venierdesign.com/Venier_Design_Inc./Welcome.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Erwin Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Iron in the Hat can be pretty much anything you feel someone will find useful in making blades, or even just random stuff. At Bowie's, I won an arrowhead that was knapped by James Gibson. SOme of the kiddos had put some items in that they'd cast themselves. Bars of steel, wood, various handle materials There was a bar of damascus. A selection of knives that were donated. My two donations at Bowie's was two pieces of homemade micarta I'd done. Beau Erwin www.ErwinKnives.com Custom knives Bcarta Composites Stabilized Woods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariah Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 note pad, something reliable to write with, personal protective gear (gloves, glasses, etc... if you have favorites to work in), camera and as well as the before mentioned gratuity. All of the above, for sure. This isn't specifically related to smithing, but at hammer-ins I have found that I always want my Nalgene bottle full of water and my own coffee cup. A drinking container of some kind regardless, to fill with plenty of water... or coffee... or whatever else is being dolled out. Ancora Imparo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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