Bloomery Iron Smelt
November 1
the Wareham Forge
9 am start to (expected) about 6 pm +
This will mark my (kind of) 100th bloomery iron smelt, my 70th birthday. Neil Peterson's 60th smelt.
Our intent is to process the semi-refined iron gromps collected from the
previous 24 years of smelting tests and experiments. This will be a bit
of a diversion for us, we have only attempted this specific process
once before (smelt #81), and hope to create a higher carbon 'steely'
bloom (and not cast iron like the first time). In this the furnace will
be functioning more like an oversized hearth refining method. As a
reflection of historical practice, the re-smelting of gromps was first
suggested by Arne Espelund at the 2008 'Iron in Thy' symposium.
The Wareham Forge
307377 Centre Line A
Proton Station ON - N01L0
https://www.warehamforge.ca/directions/index.html
This event will be out of doors, held rain or shine.
So come prepared for the weather conditions.
Parking is best along one side (west) of side road 41 (runs N-S from our corner)
This is an OPEN INVITATIONAL event
I would ask any wanting to come to observe or participate please first
send me a confirmation e-mail (mainly so I can keep track of potential
numbers
Those hoping to get directly involved :
There will be plenty of materials prep work to be done - breaking charcoal and 'ore'
Opportunity for a limited number of people to work at the furnace, help with initial bloom compaction.
Please wear leather boots that come up over the ankles.
All natural clothing (cotton jeans and hoodies ideal)
Safety glasses will be required in the work area - and will be available.
Folks are advised that the smelt activities works through lunch time,
due to distances folks are reminded to bring a bag lunch if they are
coming for the day.
(Commercial Note - copies of my recent books and reports will be available, cash please)
Darrell Markewitz
the Wareham Forge
www.warehamforge.ca/ironsmelting
info@warehamforge.ca
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