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Links

Various Sources of Information that I have found useful over the years.

Blacksmith Related Links

Caniron VIII
Caniron is the Canadian Biannual blacksmithing conference. It moves location across the provinces. Caniron now has a new web site that list and describe up coming Caniron Events. For past information and upcoming events (the next one is 2011) just click on the above link.

Caniron VIII is back in Ontario to be held July 28th to July 31st in Fergus 2011. We are in the planning stages and are looking for your input. The above link takes you to the working blog where you can find related info.

Forgemagic
Resource list and discussion forum. Also a series of links to related topics.

OABA
Ontario Artist Blacksmith Association. The Ontario smiths meet the second Saturday of the month at various shops through out Ontario. A good place for local smiths to pick up some tips or techniques. Many members of the group are very knowledgeable and in general very welcoming to new people. See the website for details on meetings and cost to become a member.

Anvil Fire
Resource directory, tips, discussion forum, techniques, chat pub, tools and links.

The Blacksmith's Ring
The Blacksmith's ring is a network of many blacksmithing sites. Some are simple smithys, others are stores selling related products. A good way for comparing information. See the link at the bottom of my Home page.

Wareham Forge
Artist Blacksmith Darrell Markewitz
Darrell a long time friend and excellent smith with particular focus on the Viking Age.

SOFA Quadstate Round up
Southern Ohio Forge and Anvil. The place to get tools and see excellent demonstrators. Troy Ohio about 4 hours south of Detroit. This event is held the 4th weekend of September each year. Check the link for current information.

Ferronnerie d'art Prsence Forge
French Artist Blacksmith presents his traditional and creative iron work for ornamental and high quality products.

Forgerons - Metal Urlant
Metal Urlant is a french directory created to promote craft work in the metal arts field. Exhibitions, information relating to the craft, and sites that offer metal craft for sale are listed.

Newman Forge and Pattern
John Newman is a blacksmith in Hamilton, Ontario and a long time friend. John has created a number of cast swage tools that are ideal for artist blacksmiths. John's background as a pattern maker (the person who creates the actual casting pattern) let him make the best coal forge firepot that I have seen. John also has a 600 lb air hammer to tackle industrial forgings. Amazing power!

Blacksmithing Coal
Thak Blacksmith. Rob Martin has taken over the Ontario smithing coal business.

Joseph Schneider Haus Museum
I was honoured to be Folk Artist in Residence in 1996 at this museum in Kitchener, Ontario.
Great place to learn about early Mennonite culture.

Great Lakes International Ironfest 2009
May 22, 23, 24, 25th located in Buffalo. Blacksmithing conference with similar format as Quadstate. Registration is $60.00 US before May 2. I am looking forward to it! See www.nysdb.org for more information.

Chapters Indigo I have found Chapters to be a good source for blacksmith books and other hobby and craft books. Search through to find the best deals.

Welding Supplies
This is a new blog I have started about welding in general. I use electric welding in a lot of my blacksmithing projects. This blog also gives my thoughts on various welding related products. Check for ongoing updates.

Blacksmithing Tools For Sale
This is one source on the net for selected blacksmith tools. Mostly farriers anvils and farriers gas forges and some related links.

Re-enactor Supplies

Five Rivers Chapman
Historic Costume, Patterns and Traditional Cooperage and related links.

Miscellaneous Links I have Found Useful

The Art List
Monthly e-Newsletter and searchable database listing upcoming Art Contests, Art Competitions, and Opportunites for visual artists and photographers.

ShoppersChoice.com
If you are searching for general welding supplies (gloves, wire, helmets, welders etc.) they are worth checking out as they have competitive prices. Easy search function and fast shipping.

www.e-webincome.com
This is one of my other websites where I am discussing how to make money through the internet. I have a series of articles and regular blog postings on how to effectively tap into this huge resource to make extra income. Also checkout my Online Income Blog for more useful information on Internet Marketing.

More Books and DVD's
This one of my favorite sites for sourcing hard to find books and DVDs . Just use the search function to find by title or subject what you are interested in. There are discounts too.