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Shop class - 1905
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Blacksmiths and woodworkers will never suffer from poverty.
Blacksmith Shop - Merchants Despatch Transportation 1904
Meeting Schedules
The Northwest Ohio Blacksmiths hold regular business meetings on the 3rd Saturday of the months of January, March, July, September and November. These meetings are held at at the shops of different members and forging activities start about 9:00 AM. The business meeting is held at 11:00 followed by a pot-luck meal. Spouses are welcome to attend. Forging activities continue after lunch.
On the 3rd Saturday of all the other months (except June) we have "Open Forge" meetings, for blacksmithing only, at various blacksmith shops. These meetings start any time after 9:00 AM. Bring your own sack lunch for these meetings. Forging activities may continue until mid afternoon. See the "Meeting Details" page.
The 1st weekend in June is our annual "Hammer-In" held at Historic Auglaize Village near Defiance, Ohio. This is a Friday - Saturday - Sunday event. We invite a well known smith to demonstrate his/her skills. Attendance at this event requires a registration fee. You will find detailed information on the "Hammer-In" pages .
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