If you have ever done a blacksmithing demonstration, you probably remember thinking "Blast! Why didn't I remember to bring __ (fill in the blank from the following checklist)______?

Thanx to the Blacksmiths of Central Texas Newsletter for seeding this list for demonstrators. Please add your "must have" items!

Blacksmithing Demonstrators Check List

Check off the items as you load them.

• ___Portable forge
• ___Bowl to catch ash & clinker
• ___Forge tools (shovel, poker & water can)
• ___Coal (1 bag)
• ___Newspaper
• ___Matches or lighter
• ___Quench tub (black plastic muck bucket)
• ___Anvil
• ___Anvil stand
• ___Steel side table
• ___Tongs
• ___Hammers
• ___Hardies
• ___Top tools as needed for planned activities
• ___Hand tools as needed (twisting wrench, wire brush, chisels, punches, etc.)
• ___Leg vise
• ___Pop up canopy
• ___Chairs
• ___Items to sell
• ___Receipt book
• ___Sales tax permit
• ___Tables (2 small plastic, 1 card table, 1 folding table) - don't forget the guild banner.
• ___Table cloths
• ___Stock for demonstration
• ___Water jug
• ___Cooler for drinks & snacks
• ___Plastic cups
• ___Empty buckets
• ___Business cards
• ___Trash bags
• ___2 wheel dolly
• ___Change fund
• ___Apron
• ___Paint/lacquer
• ___Borax -- think twice before forge welding while there are bystanders.
• ___Hand Cleaner -- when doing a demo your hands get a mess. Don't forget the hand cleaner. You'll look and feel better for it. Tom Anderson <ttinker@dejazzd.com>
• ___Paper towels
• ___Rags
• ___First aid kit, bandaids, burn cream, tape, gauze, etc. You never know when you might say I should not have done that. Or you maybe a life saver to a passing visitor who has a bee sting, scrape, or cut. The ice in the cooler is also very handy for this situation. Ted Mc Nett <stonejugforge@embarqmail.com>

Reference: http://www.balconesforge.org/newsletters/oct07/oct07.pdf

-- AllenDyer - 25 Jan 2008