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Organized in 1978, the
Appalachian Blacksmiths Association is an affiliate of ABANA. We represent blacksmiths,
bladesmiths, and farriers in West Virginia and its surrounding states of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, Virginia, and Kentucky.
We publish a quarterly newsletter which keeps our membership up to date on events. The newsletter also features many metalworking tips.
To join the ABA, click on Membership Form
Appalachian Blacksmiths Association © 2003
Nothing herein may be reproduced unless permission of the submitter and/or the Appalachian Blacksmiths Association is given.
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If you are a blacksmith,
metalsmith, or tinsmith, consider volunteering
your time to teach the Metalsmith merit badge program for your local
Boy Scout Troop.
If you are a Scout,
consider this merit badge. You will learn an interesting craft and
much about history. |

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"We, too, have a job to do."
Painting by Norman Rockwell
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Do you want
to volunteer? |
There are
over 300 Scout Councils around the country. To locate the Council (and
Troops) in your area, go to the Scouting website ( www.scouting.org
) and use the search feature. All you'll need to do is enter
your zip code. (See also chart below for WV Area Scout Councils.)
Your local telephone directory may also have information.
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Information
about the Metalsmith Merit Badge. |
ABANA has
posted the Metalsmith merit badge requirements at it's website. www.abana.org/resources/education/scoutmb.shtml
Also, order Booklet
#33312B as it is has the most recent metalsmith merit badge
information.
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Are you a
Scout or Troop leader wanting to locate a blacksmith? |
Contact us
and we'll try our best to locate a smith or facility to help you out.
(Please, WV and border areas only.) anvilwork@aol.com
Please check
our "Places We Go" web page as it has information on
blacksmith forges around the state.
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Are you a
Scout needing ideas for projects? |
Techniques
and Projects |
TO ALL BOY SCOUTS: You will find a good deal of information
about blacksmithing just by reading through the Education section of this
website. However, if there's a topic that has you baffled, please feel free to
contact us. If we don't have your answers, we'll try to locate a source
that does.
Regional BSA Councils in and around ABA membership area
check your local telephone book also
| Wheeling |
304-277-2660 |
| Fairmont |
304-366-3940 |
| Parkersburg |
304-422-4507 |
| Charleston |
304-340-3663 |
| Huntington |
304-523-3408 |
| Cumberland, MD |
301-729-1300 |
| Canton, OH |
330-580-4272 |
| Pittsburgh, PA |
412-471-2927 |
| Waynesboro, VA |
540-943-6675 |
| Winchester, VA |
540-662-2551 |
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