The Anvil’s Chorus November 2001 Page 2 The Anvil’s Chorus Executive Committee ( Board of Directors): President: Bill Banker – 607-276-6956, PO Box 174 Almond, NY 14804, e-mail: [email protected] Vice President: Verner Hornquist – 716–433-7570, 6062 Shaffer Rd. Lockport, NY 14094 Treasurer: Dick Rightmyer – 585-293-3299, 251 Leibeck Rd. Churchville, NY 14428, e-mail: [email protected] Secretary: Harold Hopkinson – 315-682-6314, 4590 South Brookhill Dr. Malius, NY 13104, email: [email protected] Forgemasters: Adirondack: John Scarlett – 315-324-5635 Niagara: Bob Corneck – 716-741-4311, e-mail: [email protected] Genesee: Dick Rightmyer – 585-293-3299, e-mail: [email protected] Mohawk: Dale Barrows – 607-849-3198, e-mail: [email protected] Southern Tier: John Fee – 607-523-6677, e-mail: [email protected] Newsletter editor: Al Butlak – 716-894-7185, 1351 Walden Ave. Buffalo, NY 14211, e-mail: [email protected] Scholarship Chairperson: Jim Robarr – 716-433-8564, e-mail: [email protected] Nominations Chairperson- Your name could be here, volunteer! The Cover: A group of NYSDB members who were present at the all state meeting at Jeff Jubenville's shop in Kent, NY that was a two-day event for the entire membership. A write up on the meeting will appear elsewhere in this issue. The Anvil’s Chorus is composed and written by the editor except as indicated. Material may be reprinted except as noted as long as proper credit is given to NYSDB. It’s officers, demonstrator's writers, editor, and members specifically dis- claim any responsibility or liability for any damages or injuries as a result of the use of any information published in the Anvil’s Chorus. The use of any informa- tion published is strictly at the user’s own risk. NYSDB Page 3 E DITOR’S NOTES Another year is about to end and the NYSDB is getting ready lying plans for the New Year. Plans are being laid out for the ring grille, which we are doing for the conference in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The ABANA chapter liaison letter outlines the program. It should be an exciting event. We are sponsoring the ring project and the flag project. At the all state meet- ing in Oct. a neat flag stand was fabricated and it gave me a thought that all the regions of the NYSDB could make a similar post and create their own flag and if some of the group members attend the Confer- ence bring their flag along. A few more volunteers could be used to get the grille going. I started bending the four-inch bar for the top of the grille. So far so good. Half done. Bob Corneck has been feverishly working on the lettering, which was a similar inlay but was not satisfied with the results so the letters may be cast in brass. There will be workshops to do the pattern making and casting at random times. If interested in helping or just sitting in let us know. I am still looking for rings and I thought that each region makes one and perhaps the other chap- ters could supply the rest. As you may have heard through the grapevine is that a new group might form in the Albany area. A meet- ing was held and now it is up to someone to go up there and organize the group and get the attendees to join the NYSDB as Jim Moran started the group but does not want to be involved in organizing the group. Again any volunteers? About sixteen people were in attendance so there could be an interest Contact Jim Moran 56 Marlboro Rd Delmar, NY 12054 or email [email protected] So have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year -Al Butlak Note Dick Rightmyer has requested all the members that attended the all state meeting to contact him for some important information! Going through some of the other chapter newsletters I came across an interesting article on emergency first aid. I don’t remember which one but it dealt with what to do if you should nick yourself enough to possibly require a couple of stitches is to clean the wound close it after bleeding stops and apply a drop of crazy glue to hold the wound shut. The type of glue that was recommended was the type used for fastening fake finger- nail as this glue has some antiseptic in it. I would also use some liquid bandage which is also good for small nicks. Another trick for minor burns is spraying them with First Aid spray (antiseptic), it relieves the pain and sometimes prevents a blister or reduces it. It’s one of my pet tricks along with the Liquid bandage. (Never falls off and can be reapplied after washing. Another article that appeared in several of the chapter newsletters was an article dealing with belt sanders. It mentioned that grinding or finishing aluminum or similar metals should not be followed up by finishing steel. The sparking of the steel could cause enough heat to cause the imbedded aluminum to oxidize and possibly cause the operator serious burns. The best remedy is a use separate belt for each of the metals. -Al Butlak Page 4 The Anvil’s Chorus ABANA Chapter Liaison Letter November 2001 2002 ABANA CONFERENCE JUNE 5-9, 2002, LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN. Get a load of these family activities. i Amish country tours. i Art stained glass creations tour. i Down a scenic country road tour. i Niagara Cave tour. i Demonstrations and lectures on arts and crafts. i Museums and galleries. i River cruises. i And a whole lot more. (See the next Liaison Letter for more family activities.) Here is a sample of the foreign demonstrators. i Smederij and Cees Pronk, Frits and Smederij Kramer from The Netherlands. i Alfred Habermann and Hand Neuschmied from Austria. i Jos Spanier from Luxembourg. i Michael Kaczmar and Alfred Bullermann from Germany. i Ousmane Samassekou from Mali. i Oleh Bonkovsky from Ukraine. HERE IS SOME HELP THAT A LOT OF US CAN USE. Doug Kluender, an Arizona blacksmith, is experienced in the workings of non-profit organizations. He has served with his local United Way in teaching boards of directors of non-profit organizations how they may more efficiently operate. He will meet with the board of any chapter that requests his services. He charges no fee, just cover his expenses. Further information on this offer is being sent to all chapter presidents. If you think you could use this service, encourage your president and board mem- bers to look into the offer. A NEW SERVICE TO YOU IS ABOUT TO BEGIN. In the past few ABANA Liaison Letters we have been talking about a new program by which chapters may share their successful activities with all chapters, so that we may learn from each other. After checking with every one imaginable (O.K., so I exaggerate a little) it is ready to go. Detailed information will be sent to chapter presidents in the near future. Talk with your president and board members and urge them to discuss using this program. Bob Fredell, Chairman Member Services Committee Meeting of December 1st. On a particularly gloomy but mild December 1st, eleven members of our chapter met a Sandi's Restaurant in Wheatfield for the annual year's end Breakfast Meeting. After enjoying our meal we held a meeting to discuss what we had accomplished this year and what we are looking to do in 2002. Bob Corneck outlined details of the journeyman's program and the record keeping that will be involved. Bob then discussed some options concerning a favorite topic of the group, the Amherst Museum. After the meeting the group proceeded to Gene Beamer's shop on Cottage Street where Dick Rightmyer, from the Rochester area, conducted classes on gas welding and brazing as well as electric arc stick and mig welding. Dick started out with a blackboard style discussion of the topics with special emphasis on shop safety. Then he demonstrated the techniques involved with further discussion and of the details. After he finished each demonstration he challenged the students try it for themselves, which we did with varying amount of success. Many of us had either never arc or gas welded before or had not held a "stinger" in our hands for many years. It was an excellent learning experience from a real expert in the art for all of us novices. Our thanks go to Dick Rightmyer for the training and tips and to Gene Beamer and his son for the use of their shop and equipment. Keith Price Page 5 The Anvil’s Chorus PRESIDENTS MESSAGE Membership Role Since the distribution of the last all state meeting flyer which included the membership list. A few additions and correction have come to our attention. If anyone is not getting the flyers and newsletters please let us know so that we can update the list. This list is a constantly moving target and not a month goes by with- out some type of change so it is a continuing struggle to keep it current. Our apologies to anyone who was excluded or had some incorrect information. Please give any corrections or additions to me or Dick Right- myer. Also we would like you to check your membership expiration and keep your membership current. Scholarships We are quickly coming to the end of the year and applications are due to Jim Robarr before the December 31. Any applications received after this date will go to the bottom of the pile.