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Reflections from the Anvil - tharwavalleyforge.jux.com

cuttersmallWe've just built a photo blog using Jux called "Reflections from the Anvil". You can find it at tharwavalleyforge.jux.com . It's an interesting platform to use, mainly for visual microblogging. It uses full screen photos and some neat effects, and it looks great on an ipad. We will use it to put up inspiting pictures and thoughts about knifemaking.

The first series of photos come from Marina Neil at the Canberra Times. Marina writes a column called "through the lens" and the Tharwa Valley Forge features in it on October 22 2011. It is always hard taking photos of yourself when working.  Some outstanding shots.

Go and have a look and see what you think.

 

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Having some fun in the forge. Tools are handy in the workshop for all kinds of things.

 

Winter 2010 Workshop Upgrade

We have been busy over the winter class break improving the forge, ready for the spring series of courses. This has been our biggest upgrade since opening the forge. It will allow some exciting new courses to be run, so keep an eye on the site.

Some highlights

  • 18kg Appalachian power hammer
  • Metal cutting bandsaw
  • New knifemaking forge
  • New damascus forge
  • New compact forge stand with 3m of rack space (full already with hammers and tongs)
  • Steel racks
  • Heaps more hammers and tongs
  • Swage block
  • Armorer stakes and tools

 

Read more: Winter 2010 Workshop Upgrade

   

Want to do a course, but the dates don't suit?

Grab a couple of mates and give Karim a call on 02 6235 5622 to arrange something that does fit with you. Minimum numbers for a custom course depends on the course - 3 for Bladsmithing and Knifemaking, 2 for Damascus,  or 4 for Sharpening. Prices are the same as the other courses.

We'll be only too happy to help.

 

The Australian Knifemakers Guild

The Australian Knifemakers Guild aims to promote, preserve and develop the craft of knifemaking and all its various disciplines to the highest standard possible. Members regularly meet at knife shows to share ideas and inspiration on their latest creation.

Joining the guild is a great way to improve your skills and networks as a custom knifemaker. Probationary members must meet certain standards of fit and finish on their blades before being accepted as full members.

For more information see their website at www.akg.org.au

   

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