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Saltfork Craftsmen Newsletter

N O T I C E:
The printer and the First Class Presort mailing service SCABA uses are both working with minimal staff and remotely as much as possible. I found out they ARE working to get the April newsletter out but it will obviously be slow getting delivered. ... the print version (of the Newsletter) will be there eventually. -Russell Bartling, SCABA Newsletter Editor
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Newsletter Content Highlights

November 2023
(32.150 mb)
November 2023 B&W
(12.108 mb)
President’s Corner; Calendar; Beginner’s Workshop; Boy Scout Classes; Highland Gathering; Conference; Jennifer’s Class; Viking Troll Cross; Wizard Head; Shop and Swap; Membership Form; Officers; Scheduling Meetings.
October 2023
(7.889 mb)
October 2023 B&W
(4.833 mb)
President's Notes; 2023 SCABA Conference; Conference Demonstrators; Regions; Safety; Conference Projects; After-Conference Class; Iron in the Hat, What is it?; Quilt, Toolbox, and Auction; Conference People’s Choice Awards and General Gallery; 2023 Workshop Schedule; 2023 Regional Meeting Schedule; 2023 Regional Meeting Details; SCABA Shop and Swap; Membership Application.
March/April 2023
(7.889 mb)
March April 2023 B&W
(4.833 mb)
Editor's Notes; SCABA Board of Directors Meeting; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; Board of Directors Election/Ballot; 2023 Workshop Schedule; 2023 Regional Meeting Schedule; 2023 Regional Meeting Details; SCABA Picnic Information; Around the State; Crane's Head; Forging Negative Space; Treadle Hammer in a Small Space; BAM Conference; LA Conference; SCABA Shop and Swap; SCABA T-Shirt Info (newly updated!); Membership Application.
January/February 2023
(6.605 mb)
January/February 2023 B&W
(3.764 mb)
Editor's Notes; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; 2023 Workshop Schedule; 2023 Regional Meeting Schedule; 2023 Regional Meeting Details; SCABA Picnic Information; Around the State; BAM Conference; LA Conference; Member's Gallery; Portable Stump aka End Grain Wooden Swage; Ringing in the New Year; Leaf Napkin Ring; Shape and Form; SCABA Shop and Swap; SCABA T-Shirt Info (newly updated!); Membership Application.
December 2022
(6.221 mb)
December BW 2022
(3.815 mb)
Editor's Notes; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; 2022 Workshop Schedule; Member's Gallery; 2022 Regional Meeting Schedule; 2022 Regional Meeting Details; Around the State; Copper Pencil Cup; Dagger Forging and Grinding; SCABA Shop and Swap; SCABA T-Shirt Info (newly updated!); Membership Application.
November 2022
(6.221 mb)
November BW 2022
(3.815 mb)
Editor's Notes; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; 2022 Workshop Schedule; Member's Gallery; 2022 Regional Meeting Schedule; 2022 Regional Meeting Details; Saltfork Annual Conference; Around the State; Forge Welding 101; Handle Fitting; Guard Fitting; Tips for Demonstrations: The Storyboard; SCABA Shop and Swap; SCABA T-Shirt Info (newly updated!); Membership Application.
October 2022
(6.845 mb)
October BW 2022
(3.047 mb)
Editor's Notes; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; 2022 Workshop Schedule; Member's Gallery; 2022 Regional Meeting Schedule; 2022 Regional Meeting Details; Saltfork Annual Conference Info; Demonstrators for the Conference; Around the State; Decorative Snail; Bornholm Belt Buckle; Sunflower Hook; Letter Opener; SCABA Shop and Swap; SCABA T-Shirt Info; Membership Application.
September 2022
(8,623 mb)
September BW 2022
(4.519 mb)
Editor's Notes; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; 2022 Workshop Schedule; Member's Gallery; 2022 Regional Meeting Schedule; 2022 Regional Meeting Details; OK State Fair (Demonstrators Needed); Saltfork Annual Conference Info; Demonstrators for the Conference; Around the State; Simple Coal Tongs; Collapsible Tong Tool Box; Decorative Apple Profile; SCABA Shop and Swap; SCABA T-Shirt Info; Membership Application.
August 2022
(6,589 mb)
August BW 2022
(3.553 mb)
Editor's Notes; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; 2022 Workshop Schedule; Saltfork Gate Project Rings; Tire Hammer Class Cancelled; 2022 Regional Meeting Schedule; 2022 Regional Meeting Details; Bob Kennemer Obituary; OK State Fair (Demonstrators Needed); Saltfork Annual Conference Info; Charlie Groom's Blacksmithing Equipment Auction Cancelled; Members' Gallery; Around the State; Chain Making-Novice; Colonial Style Toaster; Candle Holders; SCABA Shop and Swap; SCABA T-Shirt Info; Membership Application.
July 2022
(14.270 mb)
July BW 2022
(9.368 mb)
Editor's Notes; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; 2022 Workshop Schedule; Saltfork Gate Project Rings; Tire Hammer Class Info; 2022 Regional Meeting Schedule; 2022 Regional Meeting Details; OK State Fair (Demonstrators Needed); Saltfork Annual Conference Info; Charlie Groom's Blacksmithing Equipment Auction (Help Needed!); Members' Gallery; Pry Babies; Wade Blade Chisel; ABANA Affiliate Newsletter; SCABA Shop and Swap; SCABA T-Shirt Info; Membership Application.
June 2022
(14.104 mb)
June BW 2022
(7.541 mb)
Editor's Notes; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; 2022 Workshop Schedule; Tire Hammer Class Info; 2022 Regional Meeting Schedule; 2022 Regional Meeting Details; Saltfork Annual Conference Info; Charlie Groom's Blacksmithing Equipment Auction (Help Needed!); Crossroads Forging Conference; Around the State; ABANA National Curriculum Level II Class Info; Propane Safety; Punching and Drifting Tip; Dancing Master Calipers; Letter Opener; Cool Tools for Your Vice; Trumpet Flower; SCABA Shop and Swap; SCABA t-shirt info; Membership Application.
May 2022
(13.689 mb)
May BW 2022
(3.657 mb)
Editor's Notes; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; 2022 Workshop Schedule; Looking for Interest: Tire Hammer Class; Crossroads Forging Conference Info; COVID19 Safety Concerns/Cancellations; 2022 Regional Meeting Schedule; 2022 Regional Meeting Details; Bill Davis Obituary; Member Gallery; Crossroads Forging Conference Schedule; Around the State; ABANA National Curriculum Level II Class Info; Pawnee Steam Show Info; IBA Conference Info; Raising a Bronze Raven's Skull; Folding Knife Storyboard; Calla Lilly; Hummingbird; Forging Non-Ferrous Metals; SCABA Shop and Swap; SCABA t-shirt info; Membership Application.
April 2022
(13.689 mb)
April BW 2022
(3.657 mb)
Editor's Notes-New Editor; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; 2022 Workshop Schedule; SCABA Annual Picnic Info; Crossroads Forging Conference Info; COVID19 Safety Concerns/Cancellations; 2022 Regional Meeting Schedule; 2022 Regional Meeting Details; Newsletter Editor Introduction; Around the State; Member Gallery; ABANA Conference 2022; Pawnee Steam Show Info; BAM Conference Info; It's a Better Fit; It's All About How You Look At It; Daily Grind; ABANA's Education Committee Announces the National Curriculum; Level Three Grille Project - Part Eight; SCABA Show and Swap; SCABA t-shirt info;
Membership Application.
March 2022
(13.276 mb)
March BW 2022
(3.323 mb)
Editor's Notes-New Editor; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; 2022 Workshop Schedule; SCABA Annual Picnic Info; Crossroads Forging Conference Info; COVID19 Safety Concerns/Cancellations; 2022 Regional Meeting Schedule; 2022 Regional Meeting Details; Newsletter Editor Introduction; Around the State; Member Gallery; ABANA Conference 2022; Pawnee Steam Show Info; BAM Conference Info; It's a Better Fit; It's All About How You Look At It; Daily Grind; ABANA's Education Committee Announces the National Curriculum; Level Three Grille Project - Part Eight; SCABA Show and Swap; SCABA t-shirt info;
Membership Application.
Jan-Feb 2022
(14.128 mb)
Jan-Feb BW 2022
(5.450 mb)
Editor's Notes; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; 2022 Workshop Schedule; COVID19 Safety Concerns/Cancellations; 2022 Regional Meeting Schedule; 2022 Regional Meeting Details; Around the State; Member Gallery; ABANA Conference 2022; Russian Candle Holder by Rory Kirk; Blossom Trivet; Hammer Eye Tongs; Hammer Eye Drift; Ball Pein Fuller; ABANA's Education Committee Announces the National Curriculum; Level Three Grille Project – Part Six; ABANA Affiliate Newsletter; SCABA Shop & Swap; SCABA T-shirt Info; Membership Application.
Nov-Dec 2021
(14.128 mb)
Nov-Dec BW 2021
(5.450 mb)
Quick News; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; 2022 Workshop Schedule; COVID19 Safety Concerns/Cancellations; 2021 Regional Meeting Schedule; 2021 Regional Meeting Details; 2022 Regional Meeting Schedule; 2022 Regional Meeting Details; Where is My Newsletter?; ABANA Conference 2022; Around the State; 2021 SCABA Conference Review; ABANA's Education Committee Announces the National Curriculum; Level Three Grille Project – Part Five; ABANA Affiliate Newsletter; SCABA Shop & Swap; SCABA T-shirt Info; Membership Application.
October 2021
(10.817 mb)

(4.305 mb)
Editor's Notes; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; 2021 Workshop Schedule; COVID19 Safety Concerns/Cancellations; 2021 Regional Meeting Schedule; Regional Meeting Details; 2021 SCABA Conference Info; Little Giant Power Hammer Rebuilding Class; Around the State; Beginner Blacksmith Workshop Overflow; Pioneer Day; Oklahoma State Fair; Member Gallery; Drilling Holes; ABANA's Education Committee Announces the National Curriculum; Level Three Grille Project – Part Four; ABANA Affiliate Newsletter; SCABA Shop & Swap; SCABA T-shirt Info; Membership Application.
September 2021
(10.475 mb)
September BW 2021
(3.773 mb)
Editor's Notes; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; 2021 Workshop Schedule; COVID19 Safety Concerns/Cancellations; 2021 Regional Meeting Schedule; Regional Meeting Details; Charlie Groom Passed Away; Haley Kirk School Project; COVID Auction E-bay Update; Oklahoma State Fair Needs Demonstrators; Inaugural Grove Celtic Festival Demo Opportunity; 2021 SCABA Conference Information; Blacksmith Tools Stolen – PSABG – South Carolina; Little Giant Power Hammer Rebuilding Class; Around the State; Beginner Blacksmith Class; Member Gallery; Variable Axis Rotating Table by H. Kent Hepworth – Part 2; About H. Kent Hepworth; ABANA's Education Committee Announces the National Curriculum; Level Three Grille Project – Part Three; ; ABANA Affiliate Newsletter; SCABA Shop & Swap; SCABA T-shirt Info; Membership Application.
August 2021
(9.458 mb)
August BW 2021
(3.284 mb)
Editor's Notes; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; 2021 Workshop Schedule; Saltfork Gate Project Reminder; COVID19 Safety Concerns/Cancellations; 2021 Regional Meeting Schedule; Regional Meeting Details; ; COVID Auction E-bay Update; Oklahoma State Fair is Back; Inaugural Grove Celtic Festival Demo Opportunity; Little Giant Power Hammer Rebuilding Class; Around the State; Member Gallery; Variable Axis Rotating Table by H. Kent Hopworth; Easy Vinegar Dip Tank; ABANA’s Education Committee Announces the National Curriculum; Level Three Grille Project – Part Two; ; ABANA Affiliate Newsletter; SCABA Shop & Swap; SCABA T-shirt Info; Membership Application.
July 2021
(7.38 mb)
July BW 2021
(3.32 mb)
Editor's Notes; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; 2021 Workshop Schedule; COVID19 Safety Concerns/Cancellations; 2021 Regional Meeting Schedule; Regional Meeting Details; Saltfork Gate Project Reminder; COVID Auction E-bay Update; Oklahoma State Fair is Back; Around the State; Tulsa Boy Scout Meeting in Sulphur; Angle Iron Butterflies or Moths; Leg Vice Filing Helper; Quick Project: Adjustable Punch/Chisel Holder by Gerald Franklin; ABANA’s Education Committee Announces the National Curriculum; Level Three Grille Project – Part One; Little Giant Power Hammer Rebuilding Class; ABANA Affiliate Newsletter; SCABA Shop & Swap; SCABA T-shirt Info; Membership Application.
June 2021
(5.80 mb)
June BW 2021
(2.56 mb)
Editor's Notes; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; 2021 Workshop Schedule; COVID19 Safety Concerns/Cancellations; 2021 Regional Meeting Schedule; Regional Meeting Details; Saltfork Gate Project Reminder; COVID Auction Announcement Update; Quick News From Recent Board Meeting; Around the State; 2021 SCABA Picnic Review; CANIRON Virtual Conference Announcement; Ergonomics of Tool Forging; Chisels and Punches – Briefly; Hook Rack with Fish Motif; ABANA Affiliate Newsletter; SCABA Shop & Swap; SCABA T-shirt Info; Membership Application.
May 2021
(8.80 mb)
May BW 2021
(3.69 mb)
Editor's Notes; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; 2021 Workshop Schedule; COVID19 Safety Concerns/Cancellations; 2021 Regional Meeting Schedule; Regional Meeting Details; COVID Auction Announcement Update; Around the State; Pawnee Steam Show Flyer; Saltfork Gate Project Reminder; Easy V-Bit Colt Jaw Tongs by Bill Corey; Shop Building Tip - Pulling Wire by Jim Carothers; Memorial Cross by Jason O'Dell; Floral Arrangement Demo; Four Pedal Flowers; Flower Stamen; ABANA Affiliate Newsletter; SCABA Shop & Swap;
SCABA T-shirt Info; Membership Application.
April 2021
(6.90 mb)
April BW 2021
(3.71 mb)
The SCABA Annual Picnic is This Month! It's time to practice for the forge contest!; Editor's Notes (Saltfork Craftsmen 2021 Director Elections); President's Notes; Regions; Safety; 2021 Workshop Schedule; COVID19 Safety Concerns/Cancellations; 2020 Conference Toolbox; Need Donations-Because of COVID; Cash Flow Down; 2021 Donations Received So Far For the Online Auction; Regional Meetings Around the State; Tongs Demonstration Text & Pictures; Swing Hook Project; Horseshoe to Heart An Exquisite Storyboard; Shop Tip-Threading; 2020 SCABA T-Shirts; Saltfork Gate Project Reminder; SCABA Shop & Swap; SCABA T-shirt Info; Membership Application.
March 2021
(6.90 mb)
March BW 2021
(3.71 mb)
Editor's Notes (Call for director nominations); President's Notes; Regions; Safety; 2021 Workshop Schedule; COVID19 Safety Concerns/Cancellations; CBA Spring Conference Announcement Canceled; 2021 Regional Meeting Schedule; Regional Meeting Details and Picnic Details; 2020 Toolbox; COVID Auction Announcement; Member Gallery; 2021 New Announcements; Solid Snub End Scroll by Mark Aspery; Articulating Compass; Shop Hint Shock Absorbing Hammer Handle; Copper Raising Bench; How to Become Enlightened; Riveting Work with Mica; 2020 SCABA T-Shirts; Saltfork Gate Project Reminder; SCABA Shop & Swap; SCABA T-shirt Info; Membership Application.
February 2021
(7.56 mb)
February BW 2021
(3.48 mb)
Editor's Notes (Call for director nominations); President's Notes; Regions; Safety; 2021 Workshop Schedule; COVID19 Safety Concerns/Cancellations; CBA Spring Conference Announcement; 2021 Regional Meeting Schedule; Regional Meeting Details; 2020 Toolbox; COVID Auction Announcement; Member Gallery; 2021 New Announcements; Tendonitis Relief by Gerald Franklin; Letter/Number Stamp by Bill Corey; The Rounding Hammer; The Sector-Look Mom No Fractions; 2020 SCABA T-Shirts; Saltfork Gate Project Reminder; SCABA Shop & Swap; SCABA T-shirt Info; Membership Application.
January 2021
(8.95 mb)
January BW 2021
(4.21 mb)
Editor's Notes; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; COVID Auction Announcement; 2021 Workshop Schedule; COVID19 Safety Concerns/Cancellations; 2021 Regional Meeting Schedule; Regional Meeting Details; 2020 Toolbox; Around the State; Member Gallery; An Ergonomic Hammer Handle; Blacksmithing Group Safety; Photographing Your Work; Videoing Your Work; Hammer Eye Punch; CBA Spring Conference Announcement; 2020 SCABA T-Shirts; Saltfork Gate Project Reminder; SCABA Shop & Swap; SCABA T-shirt Info; Membership Application.
December 2020
(8.39 mb)
December BW 2020
(3.99 mb)
Editor's Notes; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; COVID Auction Announcement; 2021 Workshop Schedule; COVID19 Safety Concerns/Cancellations; 2020 Regional Meeting Schedule; Regional Meeting Details; 2021 Regional Meeting Schedule; Saltfork Gate Project Reminder; 2020 Toolbox; Around the State Beginner's Blacksmith Class; Member Gallery; As the Burn Turns; Remembering Jim Dyer; New Hammer Making Video from Chris Crawford Knives; Get A Grip; Vice Jaw Liners; Time to Hang it Up; A Desired Bowling Spit; Side Draft Forge Flue; 2020 SCABA T-Shirts; SCABA Shop & Swap; SCABA T-shirt Info; Membership Application.
November 2020
(1.57 mb)
November BW 2020
(6.81 mb)
Editor's Notes; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; 2020 Workshop Schedule; 2021 Workshop Schedule; COVID19 Safety Concerns/Cancellations; Membership Dues Reminder; 2020 Regional Meeting Schedule; Regional Meeting Details; 2021 Regional Meeting Schedule; Beginner Blacksmith Class Announcement; 2020 Toolbox; Around the State; Knifemaker's Meeting; Bill Corey at "Fair on the Square;" Floor Stand Candle Holder By Bill Corey; Member Gallery; Twisted Friedrich's Cross; Saltfork Gate Project Reminder and Projects So Far; Small Projects - Fish Key Fob; 2020 SCABA T-Shirts; SCABA Shop & Swap; SCABA T-shirt Info; Membership Application.
October 2020
(6.81 mb)
October BW 2020
(3.72 mb)
Editor's Notes; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; COVID19 Safety Concerns/Cancellations; Membership Dues Reminder; Workshop Schedule; 2020 Regional Meeting Schedule; Regional Meeting Details; Around the State; Beginner Blacksmith Class Announcement; Donation Opportunity; Member Gallery; Sheet Metal Table Saw; A Different Twist; Thoughts and Notes About Making a Devil's Grille by Mike Mumford-CBA; Forging a Pair of Open Jaw Tongs; Make A Snake!; Saltfork Gate Project Reminder 2020 SCABA T-Shirts; SCABA Shop & Swap; SCABA T-shirt Info; Membership Application
September 2020
(7.68 mb)
September BW 2020
(4.53 mb)
Editor's Notes; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; COVID19 Safety Concerns/Cancellations; Membership Dues Reminder; Workshop Schedule; Saltfork Gate Project Reminder; 2020 SCABA Conference Cancelation Notice; 2020 Regional Meeting Schedule; Regional Meeting Details; Around the State; Beginner Blacksmith Class Announcement; Donation Opportunity; Member Gallery; Eight Bar Pass Through Grille (aka Devil's Grille) by John Taylor; No Forge Bottom Fullers (Gerald Franklin); Dragon steak Turner; Small But Mighty (Mini Forge); Portable Hammer and Tong Rack; Wind Chime Hanger; 2020 SCABA T-Shirts; SCABA Shop & Swap; SCABA T-shirt Info; Membership Application.
August 2020
(8.09 mb)
August BW 2020
(3.91 mb)
Editor's Notes; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; COVID19 Safety Concerns/Cancellations; Membership Dues Reminder; Workshop Schedule; Saltfork Gate Project Reminder; 2020 SCABA Conference Cancelation Notice; 2020 Regional Meeting Schedule; Regional Meeting Details; Around the State; Member Gallery; Textured Pot Rack by Gerald Franklin; Slot Punch; Square and Rectangular Blockings; Ray's Coat Hook; 2020 SCABA T-Shirts; SCABA Shop & Swap; SCABA T-shirt Info; Membership Application.
2020 July
(4.81 mb)
2020 July BW
(2.06 mb)
Editor's Notes; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; COVID19 Safety Concerns/Cancellations; Membership Dues Reminder; Workshop Schedule; 2020 Regional Meeting Schedule; Regional Meeting Details; Anvil Quilt Drawing; Member Gallery; Saltfork Gate Project Reminder; SCABA 2020 Conference Demonstrators Announcement; SCABA Annual Conference Preliminary Flyer; Conference Workshop Preliminary Info; People's Choice Gallery; Iron in the Hat; Conference Tool Box; Forged Dragon Head Project – Rory Kirk; SCABA Shop & Swap; SCABA T-shirt Info; Membership Application.
June 2020
(6.28 mb)
June BW 2020
(2.84 mb)
Editor's Notes; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; COVID19 Safety Concerns/Cancellations; Membership Dues Reminder; Workshop Schedule; 2020 Regional Meeting Schedule; Regional Meeting Details; Correction to Timer Knob Article; SCABA 2020 Conference Demonstrators Announcement; Saltfork Gate Project Reminder; Member Gallery; Mutli-Position Bending Fork; Shop Made Centering Head; ABANA Raffle; My Favorite Tongs; Right/Left Handed Tongs; Wired Butterfly; COVID-19 for the Saltfork Gate Project; Large Rain Gage; SCABA Shop & Swap; SCABA T-shirt Info; Membership Application.
May 2020
(6.28 mb)
May BW 2020
(3.02 mb)
Editors Notes; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; COVID19 Safety Concerns/Cancellations; Membership Dues Reminder; Workshop Schedule; 2020 Regional Meeting Schedule; Regional Meeting Details; SCABA 2020 Conference Demonstrators Announcement; Saltfork Gate Project Reminder; Member Gallery; Timer Knob by Eric Jergensen; Garden Trowel; Scroll Door Knocker; Forge Welding; Copper Coffee Scoop; SCABA Shop & Swap; SCABA T-shirt Info; Membership Application.
April 2020
(11.08 mb)
April BW 2020
(5.85 mb)
2020 Director Elections UPDATE; President's Notes; Coronavirus Safety Concerns/Cancellations; Regions; Safety; 2020 Picnic CANCELED; Workshop Schedule; 2020 Regional Meeting Schedule; Regional Meeting Details; Around the State; Perry Blacksmith Museum Hammer Ins; Tong Making Class in Elk City; Member Gallery; Saltfork Gate Project; Basket Handle Fire Poker by Mark Aspery-Part 2; Forge Welding in a Gas Forge-Mark Aspery; Babbitt Types Article; Bending Forks and Miscellaneous Tips Article; SCABA 2020 Conference Demonstrators Announcement; Balcones Forge Iron and Wood Festival CANCELED; California Blacksmith Association Beginner to Artist Conference CANCELED; SCABA Shop & Swap; SCABA T-shirt Info; Membership Application.
March 2020
(9.700 mb)
March BW 2020
(5.51 mb)
2020 Director Elections Notice; President's Notes; Board Meeting Notice; Regions; Safety; 2020 Picnic Announcement; Workshop Schedule; 2020 Regional Meeting Schedule; Regional Meeting Details; Around the State; Member Gallery; Saltfork Gate Project; Basket Handle Fire Poker by Mark Aspery-Part 1; Silberberg Twist; Rope Twist Letter Opener; SCABA 2020 Conference Demonstrators Announcement; California Blacksmith Association Beginner to Artist Conference Announcement; Balcones Forge Iron and Wood Festival Flyer; ABANA 2020 Conference Announcement; SCABA Shop & Swap; SCABA T-shirt Info; Membership Application.
February 2020
(8.87 mb)
February BW 2020
(3.96 mb)
2020 Director Elections Notice; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; Workshop Schedule; 2020 Regional Meeting Schedule; Regional Meeting Details; Around the State; Saltfork Gate Project; Member Gallery; A Sundial for Heidi's Garden; Why H13 is a Great Steel for a Hot Cut or Punch; Keepsake Box; Welded Hinge; California Blacksmith Association Beginner to Artist Conference Announcement; Balcones Forge Iron and Wood Festival Flyer; ABANA 2020 Conference Announcement; SCABA Shop & Swap; SCABA T-shirt Info; Membership Application.
January 2020
(9.81 mb)
January BW 2020
(4.32 mb)
Editor's Notes; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; Workshop Schedule; 2020 Regional Meeting Schedule; Regional Meeting Details; Around the State; Discover Oklahoma Filming; Member Gallery; Saltfork Gate Project; Bending Versus Forging; Forging With Corn; Wire Inlay Into Steel; Keyhole Shovel Making Jig; Travel Workbench; AABA Winterfest III Announcement; California Blacksmith Association Beginner to Artist Conference Announcement; ABANA 2020 Conference Announcement; SCABA Shop & Swap; SCABA T-shirt Info; Membership Application.
December 2019
(12.50 mb)
December BW 2019
(4.60 mb)
Editors Notes; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; Judy Berger Obituary; 2019 Regional Meeting Schedule; 2019 Regional Meeting Details; 2020 Regional Meeting Schedule; Around the State; Beginnner Blacksmith Class; Workshop Schedule; Saltfork Gate Project; Member Gallery; 2019 SCABA Annual Conference Review; AABA Winterfest III Announcement; ABANA 2020 Conference Announcement; SCABA Shop & Swap; SCABA T-shirt Info; Membership Application.
November 2019
(9.81 mb)
November BW 2019
(4.32 mb)
Editors Notes; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; Workshop Schedule; 2019 Regional Meeting Schedule; 2019 Regional Meeting Details; 2020 Regional Meeting Schedule; Around the State; Saltfork Gate Project Announcement; NTXBA Fall Conference Announcement; AABA Winterfest III Announcement; Conical Drawing Out Tool; Blacksmithing with Air Tools; Hold That Rivet; Phil Travis Builds His Gym; Take a Close Look…Like Microscopic; One Way of Making a Hammer Head Part 1; One Way of Making A Hammer Head Part 2; Quick Tip Lee Valley Tools Cabinet Maker's Rule; ABANA 2020 Conference Announcement; SCABA Shop & Swap; SCABA T-shirt Info; Membership Application.
October 2019
(9.81 mb)
October BW 2019
(4.32 mb)
Conference Set Up Day Announcement; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; Workshop Schedule; 2019 Regional Meeting Schedule; 2019 Regional Meeting Details; Around the State; Cheyenne Pioneer Days Report; Oklahoma State Fair Report; Saltfork Gate Project Announcement; 2019 SCABA Conference Flyer and Registration Form; Conference Workshops Info; Conference Peoples' Choice Gallery Info; Conference Iron In The Hat Info; Conference Toolbox Info; Peter Ross Bio; Ken Zitur Bio; Conference Demonstration and Workshop Plan; Ken's Custom Iron Flyer; NTXBA Fall Conference Announcement; AABA Winterfest III Announcement; Some Under Used Tools; LED Lighting; ABANA 2020 Conference Announcement; SCABA Shop & Swap; SCABA T-shirt Info; Membership Application.
September 2019
(7.52 mb)
September BW 2019
(3.54 mb)
Conference Set Up Day Announcement; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; Workshop Schedule; 2019 Regional Meeting Schedule; 2019 Regional Meeting Details; Central States Hammer In & Knife Show Flyer; Around the State; Member Gallery; Saltfork Gate Project Announcement; 2019 SCABA Conference Flyer and Registration Form; Conference Workshops Info; Conference Peoples' Choice Gallery Info; Conference Iron In The Hat Info; Conference Toolbox Info; Peter Ross Bio; Ken Zitur Bio; Conference Demonstration and Workshop Plan; Ken's Custom Iron Flyer; Oklahoma State Fair Demonstrators Needed; Tomahawk Box Joint Pliers Demo by Gary Brown CBA Conference;; Copper Tulip; AABA Winterfest III Announcement; Loosening Sticky Tongs; Trumpet Flower; ABANA 2020 Conference Announcement; SCABA Shop & Swap; SCABA T-shirt Info; Membership Application.
August 2019
(11.23 mb)
August BW 2019
(6.47 mb)
BOD Meeting Announcement; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; Workshop Schedule; Organic Metalworking Book Info; 2019 Regional Meeting Schedule; 2019 Regional Meeting Details; Central States Hammer In & Knife Show Flyer; Around the State; Member Gallery; Saltfork Gate Project Announcement; Anthony Griggs Knife Seminar Review; 2019 SCABA Conference Flyer and Registration Form; Conference Workshops Info; Conference Peoples' Choice Gallery Info; Conference Iron In The Hat Info; Conference Toolbox Info; Peter Ross Bio; Ken Zitur Bio; Ken's Custom Iron Flyer; Oklahoma State Fair Demonstrators Needed; Tomahawk Tricks; Gothic Padlock; Sunflower Hook; Holding Round Stock in C-Clamps; Anvil Hold Down; ABANA 2020 Conference Announcement; SCABA Shop & Swap; SCABA T-shirt Info; Membership Application.
July 2019
(11.25 mb)
July BW 2019
(4.99 mb)
BOD Meeting Announcement; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; Workshop Schedule; We Have a Proof Reader!; Organic Metalworking Book Info; 2019 Regional Meeting Schedule; 2019 Regional Meeting Details; Around the State; Saltfork Gate Project Announcement; Oklahoma State Fair Demonstrators Needed; Member Gallery – Phoenix Lantern by Gerald Brostek; SCABA Conference Coming Soon Announcement; Ken's Custom Iron SCABA Conference Flyer; Cool Tools for Your Vice; Two Simple Flowers; Windowsill Flowers; Sucker Rod Steel Type by Manufacturer Code; Bob Elliot Shovel; The Pencil Vs. The Hammer; Master of None – Peter Ross; Gallery of Works by Peter Ross; ABANA 2020 Conference Chain Making Competition – Open Category – Mark Aspery; ABANA 2020 Conference Announcement; SCABA Shop & Swap; SCABA T-shirt Info; Membership Application.
June 2019
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Editor's Notes; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; Workshop Schedule; Organic Metalworking Book Info; 2019 Regional Meeting Schedule; 2019 Regional Meeting Details; Cleveland County Quilt Show; SCABA Membership Renewal Status; Conference Family Classes Call for Teachers; We Have a Proof Reader!; 2019 Conference Call for Demo and Workshop Topics; Eastern Oklahoma Woodcarvers Association Folk Arts Festival; Around the State; Scrolling Tongs; Classic 3 Step Tongs; Bolt Jaw Tongs with Jig; Right or Left Hand Tongs; Furniture Making Notes; ABANA 2020 Conference Chain Making Competition – Open Category – Mark Aspery; ABANA 2020 Conference Announcement; SCABA Shop & Swap; SCABA T-shirt Info; Membership Application.
May 2019
(10.51 mb)
May BW 2019
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Editor's Notes; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; Workshop Schedule; Organic Metalworking Book Info; 2019 Regional Meeting Schedule; 2019 Regional Meeting Details; 2019 Director Voting Results; Conference Family Classes Call for Teachers; Cleveland County Quilt Show; SCABA Membership Renewal Status; Oklahoma Magazine SCABA Story Announcement; 2019 Conference Call for Demo and Workshop Topics; BAM Conference; Pawnee Steam and Gas Engine Show; Forging a New Leaf Toby Kieth Foundation Event; Perry Rural Heritage Festival; Southwestern Iron Works Swap Meet; CSMA Peter Ross Demo and Workshops; Eastern Oklahoma Woodcarvers Association Folk Arts Festival; Devil's Blacksmith Project; Around the State; 2019 SCABA Annual Picnic Report; March Workshops; March Touchmark Workshop; Member Gallery; ABANA 2020 Conference Chain Making Competition – Intermediate Category – Mark Aspery; ABANA 2020 Conference Announcement; SCABA Shop & Swap; SCABA T-shirt Info; Membership Application.
April 2019
(8.47 mb)
April BW 2019
(4.21 mb)
Editor's Notes; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; Workshop Schedule; Organic Metalworking Book Info; 2019 Regional Meeting Schedule; 2019 Regional Meeting Details; Conference DVDs are Ready; 2019 T-Shirt Contest; Conference Family Classes Call for Teachers; Cleveland County Quilt Show; SCABA Membership Renewal Info; SCABA Annual Picnic Announcement; SCABA 2019 Director Elections Ballot; BAM Conference; Pawnee Steam and Gas Engine Show; Perry Rural Heritage Festival; Southwestern Iron Works Swap Meet; CSMA Peter Ross Demo and Workshops; Around the State; Rope Cleat – Eric Jergensen; ABANA 2020 Conference Chain Making Competition – Novice Category – Mark Aspery; Book Review: Secrets of the Forge; ABANA 2020 Conference Announcement; SCABA Shop & Swap; SCABA T-shirt Info; Membership Application.
March 2019
(10.05 mb)
February BW 2019
(3.97 mb)
Editor's Notes; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; Board of Directors Meeting Announcement; Workshop Schedule; Organic Metalworking Book Info; 2019 Regional Meeting Schedule; 2019 Regional Meeting Details; Conference DVDs are Ready; 2019 Little Giant Rebuild Workshop Dates; 2019 T-Shirt Contest; Conference Family Classes Call for Teachers; Cleveland County Quilt Show; Blower Needed for Cherokee Strip Blacksmith Museum Shop; SCABA Annual Picnic Announcement; SCABA Website Update ? Login/Newsletter Access; SCABA Membership Renewal Info; SCABA 2019 Director Elections; BAM Conference; Enid Art Festival Call For Artists; Around the State; Wolf Jaw Tongs; Making Your Own Tools; Kinyon Simple Post Vice; Blacksmith's Journal Post Vice; SCABA Shop & Swap;
SCABA T-shirt Info; Membership Application.
February 2019
(10.26 mb)
February BW 2019
(4.27 mb)
Editor's Notes; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; Board of Directors Meeting Announcement; Workshop Schedule; Organic Metalworking Book Info; 2019 Regional Meeting Schedule; 2019 Regional Meeting Details; Conference DVDs are Ready; 2019 Little Giant Rebuild Workshop Dates; 2019 T-Shirt Contest; Around the State; Member Gallery; Remembering JC Banks; Enid Art Festival Call For Artists; Clifton Ralph; Flat Bar Wine Rack; Deck Railing Bracket; A Bit on Gloves; John Switser's One Piece Split Bar Trivet; Bolt Tongs Made Easy; Side Draft Forge Build; Heart Hat and Coat Rack; Brian Brazeal Style Bird; Mouse; Barley Twist Brush Handle; SCABA Shop & Swap; SCABA T-shirt Info; Membership Application.
January 2019
(11.55 mb)
January BW 2019
(4.09 mb)
Presiden't?s Notes; Regions; Safety; Board of Directors Meeting Announcement; Workshop Schedule; Organic Metalworking Book Info; 2019 Regional Meeting Schedule; 2019 Regional Meeting Details; Conference DVDs are Ready; 2019 Little Giant Rebuild Workshop Dates; 2019 T-Shirt Contest; Around the State; Blacksmith Christmas Secret; Member Gallery; Stocking/Wall Hanger Project; Slide Bolt; Lizard; Upset Square Corner Tent Stake; Stuart Shirley?s Blacksmith Helper; Candleholder with Charm; Cam Fork Bending Fixture; German Arts & Crafts Candle Holder; The Eyes Have It; A Hand Wrought Knocker; SCABA Shop & Swap; SCABA T-shirt Info; Membership Application.
Dec. 2018
(14.25 mb)
Dec.BW 2018
(4.08 mb)
2019 T-Shirt Contest; Editor's Notes; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; Board of Directors Meeting Announcement; Workshop Schedule; Organic Metalworking Book Info; 2018 Regional Meeting Schedule; 2018 Regional Meeting Details; 2019 Regional Meeting Schedule; 2019 Regional Meeting Details; Conference DVDs are Ready; Around the State; ; Brent Bailey Workshops at NTBA; Steve Knisely Celebration of Life; Member Gallery; 2018 SCABA Annual Conference Review; SCABA Shop & Swap; SCABA T-shirt Info; Membership Application.
Nov. 2018
(11.48 mb)
Nov.BW 2018
(3.54 mb)
Editors Notes; President's Notes; Conference Cook's Notes; Regions; Safety; Board of Directors Meeting Announcement; Workshop Schedule; Organic Metalworking Book Info; 2018 Regional Meeting Schedule; Regional Meeting Details; 2019 Regional Meeting Schedule; Around the State; Demo at Oklahoma State Fair; Shop Tip ? Forge Mop; Brent Bailey Workshops at NTBA; Reflections of Peter Ross Demo and Shelf Bracket; Blacksmiths Journal ? Post Base and Controlling Scale; SCABA Shop & Swap; SCABA T-shirt Info; Membership Application.
Oct. 2018
(11.75 mb)
Oct.BW 2018
(3.56 mb)
Conference Set up Work Day; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; Organic Metalworking Book Info; Anvil Quilt Drawing; 2018 Regional Meeting Schedule; Regional Meeting Details; Workshop Schedule; Tulsa State Fair Demo Sign Up Info; Around the State; Demo at Cheyenne Pioneer Days; Cherokee Strip Museum Grand Opening; Cleveland County Fair Demo; Brent Bailey Workshops at NTBA; SCABA Annual Conference Registration; SCABA Conference Workshops Info; 2018 Conference People's Choice Awards and General Gallery; 2018 SCABA Toolbox List; Iron in the Hat Items; Ken's Custom Iron Flyer; SCABA Conference RV Reservations; Forged Card Holder; Oak Leaves by the Bushel; Leaves Part 2; Heart Wall Hanger; Wagoner Tractor Show Demo Opportunity; SCABA Shop & Swap; New SCABA T-shirt Info; Membership Application.

September 2018
(9.691 mb)
SeptemberBW 2018
(3.420 mb)
Conference Set up Work Day; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; Organic Metalworking Book Info; Anvil Quilt Drawing; 2018 Regional Meeting Schedule; Regional Meeting Details; Workshop Schedule; Forged Spring Shears; Around the State; Cherokee Strip Museum Grand Opening Flyer; Member Gallery; Oklahoma State Fair Demo Sign Up; Brent Bailey Workshops at NTBA; Tulsa State Fair Demo Sign Up Info; SCABA Conference RV Reservations; SCABA Website Enhancements; SCABA Annual Conference Registration; SCABA Conference Workshops Info; 2018 Conference People's Choice Awards and General Gallery; 2018 SCABA Toolbox List; Iron in the Hat Items; Coal Fire Management; Japanese Box Bellows; Making Big Pine Cones; The Dirty Dog Tavern Puzzle; Plant Hanger or Trellis; SCABA Shop & Swap; New SCABA T-shirt Info; Membership Application.

August 2018
(9.811 mb)
AugustBW 2018
(3.045 mb)
Conference Set up Work Day; BOD Meeting Announcement; President?s Notes; Regions; Safety; Organic Metalworking Book Info; Anvil Quilt Drawing; 2018 Regional Meeting Schedule; Regional Meeting Details; Workshop Schedule; Forged Spring Shears; Around the State; Member Gallery; Oklahoma State Fair Demo Sign Up; Iron in the Hat; Brent Bailey Workshops at NTBA; Blacksmith Demonstrator Opportunity at Maker Faire Tulsa; SCABA Conference RV Reservations; 2018 Conference People?s Choice Awards and General Gallery; 2018 SCABA Toolbox List; SCABA Annual Conference Registration; SCABA Conference Workshops Info; The Journey to Journeyman ? Anthony Griggs; Boxer Dog Forging Correction and Additional Photos; SCABA Shop & Swap; New SCABA T-shirt Info; Membership Application.

July 2018
(12.42 mb)
JulyBW 2018
(3.85 mb)
Past President Notes; BOD Meeting Announcement; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; Organic Metalworking Book Info; Saltfork Has New T-Shirt Manager; Conference Tool Box Tool Making Day; 2018 Regional Meeting Schedule; Regional Meeting Details; Workshop Schedule; In Memory of Cheryl Overstreet; Around the State; Member Gallery; Oklahoma State Fair Demo Sign Up; Iron in the Hat; Tool Making Day Announcement; SCABA Conference RV Reservations; Small Gift Ideas; Boxer Dog Forging; SCABA Conference Workshops Info; Why Flowers?; Shop Made Blast Gate; ?The Smith? Poem; SCABA Shop & Swap; New SCABA T-shirt Info; Membership Application.

June 2018
(10.78 mb)
JuneBW 2018
(3.59 mb)
Editor's Notes; BOD Meeting Announcement; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; Organic Metalworking Book Info; Saltfork Has New T-Shirt Manager; Conference Tool Box Tool Making Day; 2018 Regional Meeting Schedule; Regional Meeting Details; Workshop Schedule; Around the State; Book Review ? The Blacksmith's Project Book; SWIW Annual Swap Meet; Member Gallery; Adjustable Hold Downs; Scrolling Wrenches from ?? Sucker Rod; Hammer Logic; Forging a Suffolk Latch; SCABA Shop & Swap; New SCABA T-shirt Info; Membership Application.

May 2018
(11.91 mb)
MayBW 2018
(3.65 mb)
Editor's Notes; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; Organic Metalworking Book Info; Saltfork Has New T-Shirt Manager; Knives; Blades and Swords; Oh My!; 2018 Regional Meeting Schedule; Regional Meeting Details; Workshop Schedule; Around the State; Beginner Blacksmith Class @ NE Region; Beginner Blacksmith Class @ SE Region; Member Gallery Travis Gabbard Pot Rack; Abrasives for Belt Grinders; Being a Classy Craftsman; Had Vice for Small Screws; Trillium; BAM Conference Info; Pawnee Steam Show Flyer; Southwestern Ironworks Swap Meet; Mississippi Forge Council Conference Flyer; 2018 ABANA Conference Flyer; SCABA Shop & Swap; New SCABA T-shirt Info; Membership Application.

April 2018
(12.265 mb)
AprilBW 2018
(3.384 mb)
Editor's Notes; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; Demonstrators Set for 2018; New Saltfork Librarian; Organic Metalworking Book Info; 2018 Regional Meeting Schedule; Regional Meeting Details; Workshop Schedule; Brendan Crotty Donation; Annual Picnic Reminder; Girl Scout Camp Needs Blacksmith; Around the State; Little Giant ?Lazarus? Hammer; Little Giant Power Hammer Rebuilding Workshop; Courting Candle Holder by Eric Jergensen; Saltfork Gets New Teaching Trailer; MABA Article ? Small Projects with Dan Nauman; Blacksmithing: Fire to Finished Product; Creating VS Creativity by Dan Nauman; Demo Request in OKC Area-Spring Steam Train; Southwestern Ironworks Swap Meet; Mississippi Forge Council Conference Flyer; BAM Conference Info; Pawnee Steam Show Flyer; Balcones Forge Bluebonnet Demo Flyer; 2018 ABANA Conference Flyer; SCABA Shop & Swap; New SCABA T-shirt Info; Membership Application.

March 2018
(9.600 mb)
MarchBW 2018
(4.132 mb)
Editor's Notes; President's Notes; Blacksmith Joke; Regions; Safety; Demonstrators Set for 2018; New Saltfork Librarian; Organic Metalworking Book Info; 2018 Regional Meeting Schedule; Regional Meeting Details; Workshop Schedule; Annual Picnic Reminder; NOTICE of Membership Dues Increase; Around the State; Member Gallery; Demo Request in OKC Area-Spring Steam Train; 2018 BOD Ballot; Forging and Octopus; Prairie Lilly Pattern; And Adjustable Length Twisting Fixture; Working with Mica; Peter Clark Sunflower; Scientific American 1895 One Piece Rose; Fred Crist One Piece Rose; Balcones Forge Bluebonnet Demo Flyer; 2018 ABANA Conference Flyer; SCABA Shop & Swap; New SCABA T-shirt Info; Membership Application.

February 2018
(10.195 mb)
FebruaryBW 2018
(3.860 mb)
Editor's Notes; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; Demonstrators Set for 2018; New Saltfork Librarian; Organic Metalworking Book Info; 2018 Regional Meeting Schedule; Regional Meeting Details; Workshop Schedule; Around the State; Member Gallery; Annual Picnic Reminder; NOTICE of Membership Dues Increase; Call for BOD Nominations; Demo Request in OKC Area-Spring Steam Train; Jigs and Tooling for Making a Small; Curved Lidded Chest; Adjustable Bending Fixture (Scrolling Pins); Simple Bending Jig; 20 Minute Tongs; Decorative Element; Seasonal Messages; Oxy/Acetylene Setup Gas Welding and Plasma Cutting; Little Giant Power Hammer Workshop Flyer; 2018 ABANA Conference Flyer; SCABA Shop & Swap; New SCABA T-shirt Info; Membership Application.

January 2018
(10.512 mb)
JanuaryBW 2018
(4.693 mb)
Editor's Notes; President's Notes; Regions; Safety; Demonstrators Set for 2018; New Saltfork Librarian Needed; Organic Metalworking Book Info; 2018 Regional Meeting Schedule; Regional Meeting Details; Workshop Schedule; Around the State; Historic Candlelight Tour at Chickasaw National Recreation Area; Clay Spencer Tool Making Workshop; Member Gallery; Little Giant Power Hammer Workshop Flyer; OSU Public Art; Setting Rivets; Reducing the Size of a Hole; Transformer Demo Ring; Acorns; Valentine; Spring Loaded Bolster Plate; Secrets of the Dead ? The Richtig Knife; 2018 ABANA Conference Flyer; SCABA Shop & Swap; New SCABA T-shirt Info; Membership Application.

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