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Volume 20 - Page 10 of 11 June 26, 2000
The Twelfth Annual Batson Bladesmithing Symposium & Knife Show
April 7-9, 2000   Report by James Wolfe
Photos by Jim Wolfe (c) 2000 anvilfire.com Saturday night the symposium held a round table and an auction. The funds raised from this auction contribute toward the scholarships of more than 15 smiths. The items for this auction are donated by the people attending the symposium.

Photos by Jim Wolfe (c) 2000 anvilfire.com
Photos by Jim Wolfe (c) 2000 anvilfire.com Mark Linn gave an in depth demonstration on building your own air hammer. From gathering the parts and pieces, to the fine tuning, operation and safety, every thing was covered. Mark's and Rick Dunkerley's demos were given in the new Forge Pavilion.

Photos by Jim Wolfe (c) 2000 anvilfire.com
Photos by Jim Wolfe (c) 2000 anvilfire.com Dr. Batson was the founder of Alabama Forge Council. I would like to thank Dr. Batson and Jock Dempsey of Anvilfire for letting me cover this event. The hospitality I received was warm and very supportive. Mrs. Batson, thanks for the directions and insight.

I learned a lot.

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