AFC 2009 Fall Conference

September 10 - 13, 2009

Tannehill Historical State Park; McCalla, Alabama

                                   Produced by:                               Alabama Forge Council

                               H. Kent Hepworth                                     % Judd Clem

                                 206 Dusty Lane                                111 Yorkshire Drive

                   Powell, Tennessee 37849-7513                    Athens, AL 35613

                                  (865) 945-5950                                     (256) 233-2645

                    e-mail: hkhep@frontiernet.net                     clem.judd@att.net

© 2009 Alabama Forge Council - All Rights Reserved -

Ernie E. Dorrill III

Hammersmith

“Gothic/Renaissance Blacksmithing Techniques:

DVD #1

Chapters:

           1)  Introduction                                        2)  Gothic/Renaissance Blacksmithing Presentation

           3)  Finish Technique Discussion            4)  Texturing Metal

           5)  Template Pattern Transfer              6)  Treadle Hammer (TH) Safety Considerations

           7)  TH Chasing Cut-Through Fixture  8)  Dorrill's Articles & Elements Slide Show

Ernie E. Dorrill III

Hammersmith

“Gothic/Renaissance Blacksmithing Techniques:

DVD #2

Chapters:

           1)  Finial Decoration Technique        2)  Forging Process Description

           3)  Marking Pattern on Element       4)  Metal Design & Theme Variations

           5)  Schnecker Chisel and Its Use       6)  Design Guidelines & Execution

           7)  Banding Element to Form Scene 8)  Forging Hinge Finial

Ernie E. Dorrill III

Hammersmith

“Gothic/Renaissance Blacksmithing Techniques:

DVD #3

      Chapters:

       1)  Continue Forging Hinge Finial                      2)  Fabricating a Circular Chisel

         3)  Creating a Teardrop Punch                           4)  Silver & Amber Mica Discussion

         5)  Tool Organization & Size Needs                  6)  Hinge Finial Embellishment

         7)  Veining and Doming Techniques                 8)  Forming Candelabra Base Discussion

Ernie E. Dorrill III

Hammersmith

“Gothic/Renaissance Blacksmithing Techniques:

DVD #4

        Chapters:

  1)  Leaf Making Techniques                              2)  Old German Finishing Technique

   3)  Yellin Tools & Processes Presentation       4)  Location of Yellin's Commissions

   5)  Quality Custom Blacksmithing Value        6)  Technique of Layering

   7)  Slash Mark Significance                                8)  A Finial Termination Design Principle

 Ernie E. Dorrill III

Hammersmith

“Gothic/Renaissance Blacksmithing Techniques:

DVD #5

Chapters:

           1)  Decorative Knob for Latch                                     2)   Marking Technique for Filed Accent

           3)  Mastering Illusion by Chasing & Repoussé   4)  Dorrill's Home Blacksmith Shop

           5)  Basic Tool Grinding Equipment                            6)   Handcrafted Blacksmithed Articles Value

           7)  Chisel Veining of Knob’s Leafs                             8)   Raising Leafs’ Tip Using Schnecker

Ernie E. Dorrill III

Hammersmith

“Gothic/Renaissance Blacksmithing Techniques:

DVD #6

Chapters:

           1)  Finishing Chased & Filed Knob                   2)  Chasing a Candlestick’s Stem

           3)  Chasing Tools for Candlestick Stem          4)  Forming Four (4) Leafs on Stem

           5)  Flip Tool Forming Leafs' Tips                     6)  Flatter & Schnecker Terminates Leafs' Tips

           7)  Suggested Business Enhancement              8)  Chasing & Repoussé Sheet Panels

                Techniques

Ernie E. Dorrill III

&

Tommy Ward

“Gothic/Renaissance Blacksmithing Techniques:

DVD #7

Chapters:

       1) Chasing & Repoussé of Panels Continued    2)  Grinding Curved Chisel

       3) Grinding Curved Tear Drop                           4)  Assembly of Chandeliers Base

       5) Tommy Ward's Admonition for Fabrication 6)  Tommy Ward: "Lantern Base Details"

       7) Dialog between Dorrill, Ward & Audience    8)  Slide Show of Dorrill’s Traditional Tools