Episode 152 Lando and Laroquez sit down to chat about what's been keeping them busy lately including a new hydraulic forge press build and a trip to Salt Spring Island.

Laroquez recently decided to up his game and build a forge press. Something he has been wanting to do for a long time now, but space wasn't allowing. With his new shop space he decided to start building a hefty press.

Lando (that's me) travelled to Salt Spring Island to hang out at Thistle Rock Forge with a group of awesome smiths under the tutor of Peter Braspenix.

Listen to hear about some of the things I learnt on my trip as well as the chat regarding the hydraulic press build.

Thank you to everyone that listens and follows the show!

CanIron 2025

That's right ladies and gents. CanIron is coming to Manitoba! The Manitoba blacksmith guild has done it. They have secured a location in Austin, MB. They have set the date, August 7-10,2025.

They have aligned catered food and places for people to stay. They have organized a line up of presenters that will be absolutely amazing. And of course the list of support is too notch as well.

CanIron XIV is bound to be an event that will be spoken about for years and you don't want to miss it.

Presentations will be provided by... are you ready for this!

Noah Vachon @vachonknives

Jake James @jakejames

Pat Quinn @handforgedinvt

Frank Annighofer @abanaorg

Ryan Belanger @ryanbelanger_truenorthforge

Leah Aripotch @leaharipotch

Manitoba Blacksmith Guild @manitobasmiths

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