Southern Alberta Hammer-IN 2012

Jim Clow, will be hosting the 2nd annual Southern Alberta Hammer at his shop, near Tilley, Alberta, Canada, on June 15, 16 & 17th. Currently there are 3 demonstrators to conduct demonstrations. There may be more to follow. THIS EVENT IS IN CANADA, SO IF YOUR COMING FROM THE STATES, A PASSPORT IS REQUIRED TO ENTER CANADA....AND MORE IMPORTANTLY, TO GET BACK INTO THE U.S.

1. Ed Caffrey M.S, -- Great Falls, Montana. U.S.A

2. Chad Nichols’, --Blue Springs, Mississippi. U.S.A

3. Steve Kelly J.A, --Big Fork, Montana. U.S.A

Below are some areas of interest which will be demonstrated. There will also be some side demonstrations taking place during the main demonstrations.

1. Can Welding Damascus

2. Layered Damascus

3. San Mai Damascus

4. Fitting Hidden Tang Guards

5. Installation Bolsters

6. Heat Treat Techniques

7. Leather Sheath Construction

Please feel free to send Jim any recommendations for further demonstrations.

Jim has ample room on his acreage for tents and campers. He is not set-up to provide water or electricity hook-ups. There are also Hotels/Motels in Brooks, AB (20 minute drive from Jim's place). Also if anyone would like to bring their own items for show & tell or items for sale you’re more than welcome. Please bring your own tables for displaying.

Jim will be supplying Coffee, Donuts, and Muffins for breakfast.

Lunch will also be supplied.

Breakfast - 7:00am - 8:00am

Lunch - 12:00pm - 1:00pm

There will be water & pop for refreshments throughout the weekend.

Schedule

Friday June 15th, 2012

7:00am-8:00am – Registration (Coffee, Donuts & Muffins)

8:00am-10:00am – Demonstration

10:00am-10:30 – Coffee Break

10:30am-12:00 – Demonstrations

12:00pm-1:30pm – Lunch Hour

1:30pm-3:30pm – Demonstrations

3:30pm-4:00pm – Coffee Break

4:00pm-6:00pm – Demonstrations

Saturday June 16th, 2012

7:00am-8:00am – Coffee, Donuts & Muffins

8:00am-10:00am – Demonstration

10:00am-10:30 – Coffee Break

10:30am-12:00 – Demonstrations

12:00pm-1:30pm – Lunch Hour

1:30pm-3:30pm – Demonstrations

3:30pm-4:00pm – Coffee Break

4:00pm-6:00pm – Demonstrations

Sunday June 17th, 2012

7:00am-8:00am – Coffee, Donuts &Muffins

8:00am-10:00am – Demonstrations

10:00am-10:30am – Coffee Break

10:30am-12:00pm – Demonstrations/Wrap Up

Telstar Motor Inn – 403-362-3466 (64.00 + tax/Night)

Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre – 403-362-6666 (99.00 + tax/Night)

For further information, contact JIM CLOW

Email: [email protected]