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Updated September 5, 2025.
As of the last update the For Sale items were still available.
Posted:
9-5-2025
Instructor Needed:
Michigan Scouting America is looking to hire a blacksmith to demonstrate and make an item for older scouts to watch and learn.
The event is September 15th in Jackson at Camp Teetonkah.
1. Massive 650lb 42 inch tall Blacksmith cone - $650
2. Large 200+ lb swage block with stand - $500
Contact:
Daniel Galiher Pinckney, MI
Posted:
7-20-2025
Event Canceled:
The Black Iron Days Event at Hartwick Pines State Park in Grayling, MI has been canceled due to construction.
Posted:
7-11-2025
For Sale:
1.) 5-55 gallon plastic barrels. Handy for storing coal. $20 each
2.) Buckeye Jack #6. MFD by Buckeye Jack MFG Co. Alliance, Ohio 6B. 31.5"-49'' tall, the base is 7" x 13", the 11" handle has a 2.75 " opening. $200
3.) Forge Blower, Canedy Otto MFG Co., Chicago Heights, Ill. USA. 1026, works cranked in both directions, stands 48" tall, blower is 7" side by 17", base is a 16" diameter. $400
4.) Angle Iron shear, up to 2"x2" angle iron. $50
5.) Post vise, 4 1/2" jaws, 36" tall (a little over). $125
6.) 28 scroll jigs, range $15 to $50 each
7.) Slotted T-table, has 4 slots running the 60", 36" x 60" x 2.5" steel table, it is on 6" wheels. $1,500
8.) Sculpture- Icaro by Simon Benetton made in 1987. Featured in a Toronto show at the Beneto Centre September 17-October 5, 1995. $2,000. With show Brochure.
Opening Ron Bishop's blacksmith shop for sale of items in shop. July 19-20. 10am-5pm, 6801 Merritt rd., Ypsilanti Mi, 48197.
Contact:
Trish Bode, 248 376 0916 - Please leave a message, and I will return your call.
Saturday June 28th and Sunday June 29th from 10AM to 5PM
Waterloo Farm Museum
13493 Waterloo Munith Rd.
Grass Lake, Mi 49240
Demonstrators (and visitors) wanted to join the crew at this public event at a historical museum. All levels welcome. Please bring any gear, a way to rope off your work area, and your own steel. If you do not have your own forge, we may be able to find some time for you at the museum or a demonstrator's forge.
A pop-up shade is highly recommended. Please come early to setup. Attempt at historical dress encouraged but not required.
Rustic camping is available for those who would like to stay overnight--behind the barns for modern setups or in the work area for historical tents.
Contact:
Jenny Smith to RSVP or for more information.
Email: msjen89@yahoo.com
Posted:
2-1-25
Instructors Wanted!
Tillers International is searching for guest instructors who are passionate about sharing their skills & knowledge with curious students.
Tillers International has standardized introductory classes (Blacksmithing 1, 2, & 3) and can provide instructors with curriculum, outlines, and handouts if helpful.
Instructors are welcome to teach 1 to 12 classes per year depending on their availability & desire. Instructors will be compensated $250/day for their services (introductory classes are typically two days in length).
Additionally, Tillers International is open to smiths that would like to teach their own pop-up class, using their own curriculum and projects.
Qualifications:
Competency in fundamental blacksmithing skills: forge welding, hardening & tempering, cutting & punching, etc.
1.) 10+ fully restored Champion 147 (22” round) agricultural/rivet forges, including the 140/Eureka geared blowers. These would be perfect for a summer camp/school. $500 ea.
2.) 5+ Champion 142 forges (pan/tuyere/ducks nest/clinker breaker but no blowers) $300 ea.
3.) 3 Canedy Otto Royal Western Chief Blowers w/stand $300 ea.
4.) Approx. 20 adjustable anvil stands 13.5” x 18 & 12 x 13.5” ergonomic/OSHA “compliant” (originally designed to keep insurance and regulators happy) Commercially made and powder coated $235/$200
5.) Good working Buffalo 1950 electric drill press $200
6.) Too many parts to list (used & new cast gray iron) pans,tuyeres, tuyere grates, cross blanks, ducks nest (Champion 142/24)
Contact:
Henry Davis, 574-274-0633 (Call or text) - If I don't answer, please leave a message, and I will return your call.
All Trades & Offers Considered
Posted:
4-13-2024
For Sale:
1. Nugier 20-ton Model H 20-6 hand operated $400.00
2. Lincoln Pro Cut 55 Plasma Cutter with consumables $700.00
3. Lincoln AC/DC Welder 225/125 $225.00
4. South Bend Lathe 9 inch horizontal drive, Model A with a 3 and 4 jaw chucks and with user manual $1800.00
5. Sand Blaster tank 250 Gallon see thru window door $150.00 also hood and blaster with parts $125.00
6. Enco Drill Press $200.00
7. Small gas Acetylene Oxygen set, used with tanks $150.00
Holland Anvil
Over 20 different anvils sizes, styles, and weights. Weights: 4-440lbs.
8 swage block styles; 1 Cone Mandrel; 5 drift styles
More anvil and swage block patterns to come! www.hollandanvil.com or check out our Holland Anvil Facebook and IG page
