[BCMA] Blacksmith Shop Questions

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv.]

In TAelkwa we have a blacksmith display. Just a room in the museum with barn boards and beams and sand on the floor. Visitors stand in front and look at the tools etc.  I would think that if you wanted a blacksmith to demonstrate his craft it would have to be a totally separate building for safety and insurance. Two years ago I was at fort langley and someone was making things outside on a portable forge etc. That certainly impresses visitors.
Doug Boersema
Telkwa Museum.
On 2013-12-07, at 6:52 PM, Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv. wrote:

> Hello,
>  
> Does your facility have a blacksmith shop set-up?  We have been offered the original local blacksmith’s shop (all the equipment, no building) and would like to accept it but we have no idea what this entails.  If your facility does run one, could you please answer the following questions to help me get an idea of what I am getting into?
>  
> 1.       What kind of structural requirements are in place in regards to housing such an object?  Do you have to have a ventilation system or is having an open structure enough?  Do you find it difficult to control the environment inside or do you even try?
> 2.       Who runs your blacksmith shop?  How much is this person paid and how did you find them?  What qualifications do they have?
> 3.       What kind of maintenance is required to keep equipment in working order?  How often is it needed and how expensive is it?
> 4.       How do you feel this aspect of your facility is received? (ie. How important is it to your facility that you have a blacksmith shop?  Does it draw visitors?)
> 5.       How often is your blacksmith shop in operation?  (During all open hours or is there a set schedule?)
> 6.       Is there anything else you can tell me that could help me in this endeavor?
>  
> Thank you in advance for all your help!
>  
> Hazel Godley
> Manager
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