Old Dominion Blacksmith Association

WELCOME

"By hammer and hand all the world does stand"

"The Real Keeper of this Historic Craft is the Hobbyist Blacksmith"

"ODBSA shares acquired knowledge with the general public"

"The best way to learn this craft is to teach it"

Welcome to the ODBSA

OLD DOMINION BLACKSMITH ASSOCIATION
Established November 2005

Serving

South Central and Western Virginia Blacksmiths Including but not limited to areas near Appomattox, Lynchburg, Danville, South Boston, Martinsville, Rocky Mount, Stuart, Ferrum, Floyd, Bedford and Roanoke.

"Members are provided one of quickest, easiest and least expensive ways to learn the historic craft of blacksmithing!".
Jacob King Forging double tine fork.Ken Pritchett Level 2 grill

ODBSA Events Information

1. All monthly events will be held on the 2nd Saturday of each month.
2. Addresses & Directions to each place are at the bottom of this page or the Current News page.
3. The cost for "Lunch", if offered, is $10.
4. Admission fee is $20.00.
5. Start time is at 10:00 am.(always come early) & finish time is usually 3 to 5:00 pm.

Demonstrators:
1. If you know of someone that you would like to demonstrate, please let me know.
2. If you would like to be the host of one of our Events, please let me know.
3. If you know where we could have an Event, please let me know.
4. If you have something you would like to see demonstrated, let me know, and I will look into it.

MEETING SCHEDULE

MONTH
DATE
DATE
DEMONSTRATOR
WHERE
January
13th @ 10 AM
Club Members
Rustburg, Va.
Feburary
10th @ 10 AM
Alex O'Dell
Rustburg, Va.
March
9th @ 10 AM
Fred Crist
Waynesboro, Va.
April
13th @ 10 AM
Gerald Boggs
Rustburg, Va.
May
11th @ 10 AM
Jacob King
Rustburg, Va.
June
8th @ 10 AM
Jerry Darnell
Bedford, Va.
July
13th @ 10 AM
Club Members
Floyd, Va.
August
10th @ 10 AM
Planning Meeting
Lynchburg, Va.
September
14th @ 10 AM
-
Waynesboro, Va.
October
12th @ 10 AM
Gerald Boggs
Floyd, Va.
November
9th @ 10 AM
Carsons Sams
Gladys, Va.
December
No
Meeting
-

MEETING LOCATIONS

Sunrise Forge

Cedar Rock Forge

Otter Hill Forge

Fred Crist Metalsmith

Floyd Center for the Arts

Planning Meeting

Contact Club Leadership

President:
Kevin Clark
Gretna, VA
(123) 456-7890

Membership Application

    Liability Waiver: I hereby acknowledge that the activities involved in blacksmithing are potentially dangerous, and I voluntarily accept any risks involved. I absolve the Old Dominion Blacksmith Association, its officers, members, guests, demonstrators, and hosts of any liability for any accidents that may occur at any of its meeting/demonstrations. I take full responsibility for my safety and the safety of any guests that I will bring to any meetings/demonstrations of the Old Dominion Blacksmith Association.

    Resources

    Blacksmith Groups in Virginia:


    Historic Blacksmith Shops in VA:
    Metal Finishes:
    1. Shenandoah Valley Blacksmith Guild
    2. Central Virginia Blacksmith Guild
    3. The Blacksmith Guild of the Potomac, Inc
    4. Tidewater Blacksmith's Guild, Inc.

    Most blacksmithing groups from every state can be found on abana.org.

    Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA
    Red Hill near Brookneal, VA
    Clover Hill Village near Appomattox, VA
    Mabry Mill near Meadows of Dan, VA
    Explore Park near Roanoke, VA
    McCormick Farm near Raphine, VA
    Frontier Culture Museum at Staunton, VA
    Plain District Memorial Museum in Timberville, VA
    Blue Ridge Institute and Museum in Ferrum, VA
    • Boiled Linseed Oil (BLO)
    • Bees Wax
    • Flat Black Spray paint
    • Hammered texture Flat or Satin Black paint (Rustoleum is a good brand)
    • BLO and Mineral spirits (26 oz BLO to 6 oz Mineral Spirits)
    • CB’s Blacksmith PB
    • Clear Lacquer

    CAUTION: This mixture is very flammable and will quickly catch on fire. Don't put over an open flame.




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