Demo

Demo: November 20 at Ron Kinyon’s Falcon Forge

Registration: 8:30am Demonstration: 9 am

Registration Fee: $10 Members $15 Non-Members

Most AABA members know Ron Kinyon as THE resource on anything mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or automotive. For those who don’t know Ron, Google “ Kinyon air hammer” . You’ll find page after page of hits. Ron’s Plans for the Simple Air Hammer , published by ABANA in 1993, put power hammers in the shops of thousands of blacksmiths. There are several commercial manufacturers, including Big Blu, who used Ron’s ideas to create their product. In spite of all the “Improved Controls for Kinyon Air Hammers”, the original control is still very effective and the least expensive.

Ron will be showing and demonstrating several power hammers. You will have an opportunity to get “hands on” as well as check out his immaculate shop. If you’re lusting after a power hammer or just curious, this is the demo you’ll want to attend.

Jerry Fuller, Ron’s next door neighbor, will open his shop and demonstrate his hydraulic, ornamental iron machine. He’ll do some end forging, scrolling and show several options for twisted rope. He’ll explain embossing, twisting, baskets and press forming. Jerry is retiring and will have some excess inventory and maybe some tools available for sale.

• Special for this demo only –5 free Iron in the Hat tickets for anyone who joins or pays dues for 2011.

• Remember to bring items for Iron In The Hat and Show and Tell

• Lunch is on your own. There are several places nearby.

• Parking is limited, carpool if you can.

• Tailgaters park next to the shop gate.