Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted May 4 Posted May 4 (edited) So, last Saturday I sponsored a Metalwork/Blacksmith Merit Badge class for a half-dozen Scouts. Fun stuff! Anyway, in their workbook I inserted a copy of my "shop poster," and asked them to name the "ducksmith." There were a bunch of mumbles and puzzled looks, but one kid - a young lady! - smiled, and suggested "Since he's working with iron, how 'bout 'Ferro?'" Whaddaya think? Any other suggestions? And by the way, on this Star Wars Day of 2026, May the Forge Be With YOU! Edited May 4 by Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 5 2 Quote
John Kloehr Posted May 4 Posted May 4 1 hour ago, Eyesa Horg said: Give the honor to the young lady, "Ferro" Setting aside my humorous suggestions, I do like it. 3 Quote
Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 Posted May 4 Posted May 4 2 hours ago, Eyesa Horg said: Give the honor to the young lady, "Ferro" 1 Quote
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted May 5 Author Posted May 5 (edited) Excellent suggestions, y'all~! And so, with that.... Introducing Ferro Hephaestus Ducksmith...! Edited May 5 by Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 3 1 Quote
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted May 5 Posted May 5 15 hours ago, Eyesa Horg said: Give the honor to the young lady, "Ferro" Yep. I think she nailed it on the first try, and deserves something special as a reward. F'rinstance, a special meal at a fine restaurant. And she should be pictured in the SASS Saloon, too. BTW, my ladies love their iron feathers. Thanks again. 2 1 Quote
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted May 5 Posted May 5 SIMPLY OUTSTANDING!! He really LIKES THE DUCK TOO!!! 1 Quote
Pat Riot Posted May 6 Posted May 6 On 5/4/2026 at 3:25 PM, Eyesa Horg said: Give the honor to the young lady, "Ferro" I agree 2 Quote
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted May 6 Posted May 6 On 5/4/2026 at 8:31 AM, Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 said: So, last Saturday I sponsored a Metalwork/Blacksmith Merit Badge class for a half-dozen Scouts. Fun stuff! Anyway, in their workbook I inserted a copy of my "shop poster," and asked them to name the "ducksmith." There were a bunch of mumbles and puzzled looks, but one kid - a young lady! - smiled, and suggested "Since he's working with iron, how 'bout 'Ferro?'" Whaddaya think? Any other suggestions? And by the way, on this Star Wars Day of 2026, May the Forge Be With YOU! Put that picture on a t-shirt and I'll buy one...and I don't generally wear t-shirts. 1 Quote
John Kloehr Posted May 6 Posted May 6 3 minutes ago, Forty Rod SASS 3935 said: Put that picture on a t-shirt and I'll buy one...and I don't generally wear t-shirts. @Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 I do wear t-shirts and would buy one. Just like the opening pic. Please pick a quality shirt to print on. Bonus if the Scouts get any profit, a suggestion which might also get you around any forum monitoring for commercial activity. (hint to moderators, please either bless or ignore any question). 2 Quote
Earl Brasse, SASS #3562 Posted May 7 Posted May 7 So when does the graphic novel come out & how long until the movie premiere? Really think that is great artwork & concept idea! 1 Quote
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted May 7 Author Posted May 7 (edited) So, how's this? Should I lose or keep the "MAY THE FORGE BE WITH YOU?" Actually, I was thinking of having a few metal "signs" made, and if/when I get around to it, I'll give one the young lady Scout. And golly gee, never even thought about t-shirts, but I just may look into it! That said - I have never sold anything, and won't. But if something like t-shirts ever came about, it'd be on a cost-only basis... hey, I have to protect my amateur* status! Edit: *(Make that RANK amateur... with emphasis on the "rank") That said, I've hammered out and shared dozens and dozens of feathers, a few dozen "chuck wagon bells," countless steak flippers, barbecue forks, a few crosses made from railroad spikes, miscellaneous trinkets... But no knives. Just an "old man hobby." About as far from my careers as a banker and accountant as I can imagine. (The only thing that kept me sane during those periods was dreaming of being a cowboy and fishing/hunting vacations) Edited May 7 by Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 3 1 Quote
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted May 7 Posted May 7 3 hours ago, Earl Brasse, SASS #3562 said: So when does the graphic novel come out & how long until the movie premiere? Really think that is great artwork & concept idea! Great idea. A home grown super hero! ;D 1 Quote
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted May 7 Posted May 7 Yessiree Bob!! Were T-Shirts to become available as a fund raiser, I'd be in for two!! AND - YES, keep "May the Forge Be With You" 1 1 Quote
Sedalia Dave Posted May 7 Posted May 7 13 hours ago, Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 said: So, how's this? Should I lose or keep the "MAY THE FORGE BE WITH YOU?" Actually, I was thinking of having a few metal "signs" made, and if/when I get around to it, I'll give one the young lady Scout. And golly gee, never even thought about t-shirts, but I just may look into it! That said - I have never sold anything, and won't. But if something like t-shirts ever came about, it'd be on a cost-only basis... hey, I have to protect my amateur* status! Edit: *(Make that RANK amateur... with emphasis on the "rank") That said, I've hammered out and shared dozens and dozens of feathers, a few dozen "chuck wagon bells," countless steak flippers, barbecue forks, a few crosses made from railroad spikes, miscellaneous trinkets... But no knives. Just an "old man hobby." About as far from my careers as a banker and accountant as I can imagine. (The only thing that kept me sane during those periods was dreaming of being a cowboy and fishing/hunting vacations) Well Done. 1 Quote
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