The demonstration in
As
a way of introduction, Craig and Jim will work independently Saturday morning
demonstrating individual projects.
Craig, who specializes in recreating works of nature (trees, branches, even steel “fire
wood” for gas fireplaces) will demonstrate how he makes a pinecone, an element
often found in his work.
A large portion of Jim’s work
has been hardware. He will demonstrate a
hasp suitable for trunks, barn doors or a trastero—anything
with hinges and, time permitting, will show a simple hinge using oxy/act torch
heat.
Saturday afternoon and Sunday’s demonstration will be
dedicated to a decorative grill project which will be in the Deco or Pueblo
Deco tradition. Craig and Jim will
discuss design, layout, and the actual development of the work. This project and the related demonstrations will
focus on traditional blacksmith techniques and joinery such as tenons, slit and drifted holes, hot collars
and other elements as the work evolves. The
intent is to complete the grill project by the end of the weekend. In deference to Corky Storer, and many other
skilled demonstrators who have gone before him, “the basics, the basics, the basics,
what else is there.”
As a personal aside: It may turn
out that you just get to witness two old farts cursing at each other and
claiming they know how to do it the “RIGHT” way.