Q U A D S T A T E C O N F E R E N C E 2 0 0 8
September 26 - 28
Miami County Fairgrounds
Troy, Ohio
At SOFA we strive to live up to our motto "Creative and Friendly". Our priority with Quadstate is to ensure it remains an educational and fun event for everyone, with a wide variety of demonstrations providing an interesting opportunity for every skill level and interest.
What started out as an experiment by Emmert Studebaker 31 years ago has grown to be the model of blacksmithing conferences everywhere.
We appreciate your past support and participation.
Thank you!
The Southern Ohio Forge and Anvil Association
F E A T U R I N G
Friday Evening Presentation:
- Thermite Welding Railroad Track, Railtech Boutet, Inc.
Saturday and Sunday Demonstrators:
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Powerhammer Techniques - Phil Cox
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Scagel Knife - Doug Noren
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Traditional Hardware - Bob Alexander
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Iron Smelting - Darrell Markewitz
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Armor - Robb Martin "Thak"
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Dragon Head Forging/Air Tools - Glenn Horr
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Plant and Floral Forms - Jack Brubaker
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Beginner/Hands-on Instruction - Lorelei Sims
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1-Hour Demonstrations - techniques & ideas from Quadstate participants
H I G H L I G H T S -
(for details of events, click on links to the left)
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8:00 A.M. Friday - Registration opens
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Friday Afternoon - Construction& discussion of smelting furnace
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8:00 P.M. Friday evening - Opening Ceremonies
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8:15 P.M. Friday night demonstration
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9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M., 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. (Saturday) forging demonstrations and hands-on beginners instruction
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4:30 P.M. Saturday, Dinner in the Grandstand
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5:30 P.M. Saturday, auction of demo pieces, consignment tools, etc.
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7:30 P.M. Saturday, forging competition
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8:45 A.M. Sunday, Presentation of awards and prizes
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9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. Sunday, forging demonstrations
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Gallery of Ironwork: Feature - Coat/Hat Racks
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Vendors & tailgate sales Friday through Sunday
NOTICE: Due to other events scheduled on the Fairgrounds this weekend a Security Gate will be set up and everyone attending Quadstate Friday - Sunday will be required to register and wear a name badge!
