HABA returned to Mark Finstad's urban shop to learn how he designs and applies the design to the steel world. Mark showed us the process he went through last year to design and build a large candlestick holder. Useful items are often inspired by need, as was this project. Mark's wife brought home a beautiful but large candle and suggested Mark's handiness might make something to display it on. So inspiration was transformed via perspiration to a wonderfully handsome piece. Mark shared his notes and procedures used in creating this beautiful and functional item. The program is “From Design to the Product” and Mark lead us through the project from conceptual drawings, reading drawings, the flat layout, to a completed element forged to spec. Everyone was invited to bring their forges and work. We said in advance "However, if it is raining at the site, we have a big timeout because it is all outdoors!". Our February wet weather did not cooperate, so the meeting became a relaxed back porch discussion of design and several pieces from several members were discussed with everyone joining in with their experiences. Everyone agreed we should do this more often. Dave Koenig brought in a couple of pieces he has collected including an antique wrought iron andiron which shared many features with Mark's candle holder. Another was a demo piece that also required detail planning and execution to assure correct assembly. Wayne Meadows also was present and shared many of his experiences and methods. Even with the cold light rain, we had a good meeting. Thanks Mark for hosting us, and to everyone who did come out! Click on an image to enlarge.

• 8:30 am : Sign in and setup
• 9:00 am : HABA Meeting and Announcements
• 9:30 am : Begin Demo
• 12:00 pm : Lunch break - plenty of restaurants in the neighborhood
• 12:30 pm : Continue everyone forging
• 4:00 pm : Conclude and clean up

Here are some photos of our back porch meeting....click to enlarge!

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