Attention ALL Metal Maniacs: Just a reminder that this weekend is the Second Annual Pounding in Peculiar, May 21-22 2005. There is still time to pre-register at: http://www.metalshapers.org/cgi-bin/registrar/registrar.pl The Pounding in Peculiar is open to all comers, regardless of your particular metal persuasion. Blacksmiths, Bikebuilders, Airplane, Autobody, Metal Sculpting, to whatever you interest in metal working is, Mark invites you come and participate. This years event is Shaping up to be one of the biggest get togethers of the year. There will be demos on metal spinning and the opportunity to try your hand at this unique form of metal work under the experienced supervision of a Master Spinner. Welding exhibitions, shaping and forming exhibitions using many different techniques and tools. A couple of e-wheels, power hammers, bags, balls, hammer forms and more will be available for use (If you have something you want to share feel free to bring it). Roger VanHoozer Mark Nugent 9102 E. 235th. Street Peculiar, Mo. 64078 (816)779-5358 skyote88@c***tel.net Driving Instructions: Peculiar Mo. is located southeast of Kansas City on Highway 71. Exit Highway71 at State Route C (The main exit for Peculiar) Proceed south .6 miles on State Route C through town to the fork in the road, go right. From the fork proceed south on State Route C 1.2 miles to East 233 Street turn right (west). Go west on East 233rd. Street for .5 miles to Aero and make the left-hand bend. Proceed south on Aero for .3 miles to East 235th. Street and turn right (west). Proceed .7 miles to 9102 East 255 Street. Gray House on the north (right) side of the street, the shop is behind the house. There will be a sign at the mailbox. ATTENTION! There are several gray houses with garage/shops on this street so follow directions. Should you become hopelessly lost, please call (816) 779-5358 and we will dispatch a Search and Rescue team.
I expect it will run later Saturady than Sunday. But your more than welcome to come for either day,or part there of.
Wish I could thats just doen the road 10 or 15 minutes. Too bad I didn't know about this a couple of weeks ago.
Yes, do tell! This is the first I heard of it. Maybe if another one happens in the winter I won't be working and can attend.
They had around 50 people show up. Metal Spinning ,welding,and shaping demos. A good time was had by all. Some pics have been posted on www.allshops.org
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