hammer-in?

[hidn45]

Good day, all-

I don't want to sound like I'm inviting myself down or anything, but Joe & I were hoping for some info on Bowie's Hammer-In this fall. Been reading about all the other gatherings, & we'll have to make plans, & we had such a blast last year (our first), & so we thought we'd just see if anything's in the works yet.

Thanks-

Randy & Joe Nelson

[moon]

I'd like to hit it again this year too.Sure had a blast last year.

[Sandy Morrissey]

If I am still looking at life from a vertical position I will be there. I really enjoyed the last one and would not think of missing the next one! ---Sandy---

[moon]

Glad to hear it Sandy,looking forward to seeing you again.

[Alan L]

I've been wondering about that myself, there has been a shortage of Bowie sightings lately...

It was nice to meet all you guys last year, hope to see you again this year!

[hidn45]

Yes, I'd heard Ron had been under the weather awhile back.... hope all is well.....

[Raymond Richard]

Originally Posted by hidn45

Yes, I'd heard Ron had been under the weather awhile back.... hope all is well.....

Unless the Bowiemiester health has gone down hill since Blade I believe the problems he was having were a couple years ago. I spoke with him there and he said he had been doing fine. He didn't say one way or another about his annual hammerin but I would assume its still going to happen. He's been very busy building his presses.

[Robert Dark]

I almost didn't recognize El-Bowie at the Blade gathering. He has lost weight (by choice I was told).

He almost looks like a human............ Please notice I said "Almost".

We sure would like to hear from Bowie, Wiggins, Kemp, or some of those barefoot ridge-runners.

[Wiggins]

Last time I spoke with Bowie was a couple weeks ago. I believe he is up north somewhere delivering a press now. When we last spoke, he was talking about the first weekend in October for his hammerin. Thats not for sure though. I will try and get up with him and find out for sure.


Hey Robert....didn't you hear- some of us have shoes now!!!!

[Wiggins]

Just got off the phone with Bowie. He was in Indiana, and on his way home. The hammerin will be the first weekend in October. Demonstrators he has right now are Burt Foster, Alex Daniels, and some hillbilly with new shoes from North Carolina. Several others are in the works. I am looking foward to seeing everyone!!! Remember, a grand time will be had, and the price is right. Bill

[hidn45]

EXCELLENT!!! We're there! Hafta start rootin' around in our accumulation of stuff & see what we've got fer the IITH & fer showin' off, & whatnot..... Us couple of northern hillbillies been waitin' fer this all year! Look forward to seein' all of you again...

Thanks-

Randy & Joe

[Bowi]

Well it looks as though i need to get in here more often .
sorry to have been out so much ,been trying to get caught up with the presses , hard to do in 100 + temps.
the BOWIE hammer -in is going to be held the first week end in Oct here at my place 2918 Ellistown Rd Knoxville Tn.37924.
We will have a great line up ,something for every one From beginners to the advanced makers .
J.S.Bill Wiggins with his new shoes-if he will even wear them ,will be doing a forging to shape demo ,he will show you how to make steel do what you want it to do . he makes it look so easy .
Master smith Bert Foster will show clay harding methods that he uses on his knives to bring out great lines ,using diffrent steels and Heat treating, if you have ever seen his Knives you will understand this great look - hes showing all .
We will also have grinding demo with Alex Daniels , one of the best knife makers in the country,a master Grinder with some of the cleanest grinds you will ever see .
he has been in evey book there is and deservingly so - his methods and knowledge inspire you.
I will be listing more as time get near
M.S. Ken Durum
J.S. James Gibson
J.S. Larry Kemp --- the real Larry Kemp
Sandy Morsey Leather Master
the list will grow as i hear from them.
we invit all to attend no cost
bring the kids and wife its a good time for all
i will post more later

[Tai Google]

Thanks for the update Bowi.

[ranger1]

Bowi,could you E-mail me directions.and some info.I would much like to attend.

[prizzim]

The Real Larry Kemp needs to see what I did with his damascus billet... he better show.