This is a message received on FB Location is MO but he is in SE MO. So if anyone can help his e-mail is included. John hey, I'm looking to have a specialized hammer made and I'm wondering if you could

I got a phone call from a fellow in the Springfield area who wants some railings for his patio. It's not something I want to do just now, but I told him I'd see if there was someone else out there tha

I added a link to the web page for Scott Payne's demo scholarship payback. Check it out. Well done Scott! The demo is also available in DVD form in the BAM library. Bernie -- Bernard Tappel

This Saturday at the Tom Kennon Blacksmith Shop in Doniphan, Mo I worked on forging the Trade Item for the next BAM meeting on June 13th. It is supposed to be an axe, tomahawk, hatchet, cleaver or cho

The two Little Giant hammers listed on the tailgate page have been reduced in price. -- Bernard Tappel

This was a message on FB looking for help. Is there a Smith or Ferrier in the Cole County area looking for an apprentice? I've been meaning to get into moving metal for years, and now I'm finally read

For anyone who wants a raffle ticket for a Pat McCarty BAM Box with tools this is the website. 10 bucks a ticket and it is limited to 2000 tickets. There are 2 other items in raffle Big Blu hammer reb

Thought BAM Members would like see the obit for Lou from the funeral home. You can leave a note to family online. https://www.schrader.com/obituary/louis-lou-mueller John

Here is another simple power hammer tool that I made yesterday. I am working on a job where they want the handrail supports to have a grape cluster finial. -- Bernard Tappel

https://www.pinecrestcampground.com/ This is a very nice small campground near Salem. Is is just up the road from Montauk. They have clean showers and full hook ups. We just stayed there last weekend

I am planning to go ahead with the meeting at my shop on June 13th just as scheduled. I have enough room that you can get as close or stay as far away from others as you feel comfortable with. There h

Any member have an engine lathe or knows someone who has one for sale? i am interested in buying one. I need one with with a 14 inch swing and under 10 feet long due to space in my shop to set it. Don

I am building a new shop and wanted a little help with the layout. The shop will be 20X30. I have a little giant power hammer and that is the main concern because I have to pour 2' deep concrete pad f

This was my version of rail in our wild garden. I plan on making two more for the log steps to be added. John

Lou Mueller was a remarkable man from the get-go. He apprenticed at least twice, as a machinist and as a tool and die maker, and he built up a business at least three times, building everything from b

I got a call from Bob Alexander this morning letting me know that Lou Mueller passed away overnight. The family wanted us to let everyone know. I put a note on the BAM website. John Sherwood, can you

I have know Lou since I my early association with BAM he was a bit larger than life and a huge influence. Always willing to help out and give up time and energy to the cause. My condolences to the fam

I just listed two coal forges for sale on the BAM tailgate page. -- Bernard Tappel

My brother has a the glass case that needs a home if anyone is interested let me know. He says it does have a lock and key. It is in the Kirkwood area. It also needs to move quick from this location.

This is John Schonfeldt here I'm a in my second year of membership in BAM so there is a lot of you that I haven't met yet. I have attended several of the Missouri School of Blacksmithing classes I fig