Florida blacksmithing convention

  This weekend was the annual Florida Artists Blacksmith Association's annual conference.  I took some pictures which I may post later after looking through them.  Some of the highlights...

  * Replenished my coal supply.  Bought close to 1000 pounds of coal.
  * Purchased a small cone mandrel and round bottom swage that both fit my anvil.  The bottom swage will help with the clock as it will help to make some of the axle parts.
  * Watched a blacksmith by the name of Elmer Roush most of the day.  He enjoys doing historical reproductions including viking locks.  I definitely enjoyed talking with Elmer.
  * Someone brought an 18th century spit jack.  A spit jack is a mechanism for automatically rotating food.  It is weight driven and dates back to the later middle ages.  Certain construction techniques on the spit jack are very similar to the clock.  I took a few photos.

  Probably won't hear much from me for two weeks.  Spending time with out of town family at Disney and the beach.