Saturday July 7th
forsberg welcomes the return of the OWA to enjoy season 6ix of the great canadian rust junkie fest
Alas, it is that time of year again. A time for the men and women of the Wadkin faith to gather and celebrate. The High Priest of the Wadkin Temple Jack Forsberg is ready to receive us. The bearings have been oiled, the brass polished and the temple swept. Amen. The VFDs are set to dispatch a thunderbolt of electricity.
This year the Wadkin Temple will welcome it’s followers on Saturday, July 7th, 2018 on the sacred grounds of Richmond, Ontario, just outside of Ottawa. In keeping with tradition the event will begin as dawn breaks with a Swap Meet for brethren baring rusty junk, wood and unwanted items to buy, sell and barter.
The celebration will kick into high gear at noon with opening remarks, the lighting of the BBQ and the start of an afternoon of demonstrations and camaraderie.
Again, the Ottawa Woodworkers Association has partnered with the GCRJF to host their annual BBQ, and we’d like to give a heartfelt welcome to all those that can make it out! Ken has assured us that he’s got the skillz on the grillz for a fantastic feast. Also, I’d like to give a special thank you to Rosewood Studio’s for cross promoting this great event! So what are you waiting for? Fill out the VIP registration form so that I know you’re coming to get your fix!
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With the 5ith event under our belts, this year’s edition is sure to be bigger and better than ever!
We will be posting all of the event details here as they become available. Clearly you’re not the only one into this stuff!
9:00 Rusty Relic Swap Meet begins
12:00 The first hotdog hits the BBQ
1:00 Welcoming Words of Wisdom from the High Priest
1:30 Day Long Presentations Begin:
Blacksmith Forging – Nick Verbee
Machine Made Joinery – Jack Forsberg, HPWT
Dovetail Marker made with Hand Tools – Vic Tesolin
Timber Framing – Brent Stanley
Molding a Wadkin Badge – Karen McBride
Motor and Switch wiring – Serge Levesque
Spoon Carving – James Ferris
5:00 Raffle and Dinner instructions
5:30 Free BBQ Dinner (sponsored by the OWA)
6:30 Closing Remarks
7:00 Rust and Relax around the Fire Pit
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6220 Old Richmond Rd
Richmond, ON K0A 2Z0
Highlights from GCRJF
Jack demonstrates the 1942 Wadkin RM 26″ over under true pattern maker planer.
One of the 2014 highlights at the GCRJF was unveiled.
The Wadkin Temple
Take a tour of the Wadkin Temple for yourself. Be careful, some have been known to become part of the clergy and have the titles to prove it 🙂
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6220 Old Richmond Rd
Richmond, ON K0A 2Z0
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