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SUMMARY:Beginners I
DESCRIPTION:Class to cover basic techniques of forge work\, with projects to practice those techniques. \nWe will discuss: \n\nEquipment and fuels.\nThe proper way to use a coal fire.\nBasic operations of getting a proper heat\, tapering\, twisting\, punching\, bending\, and welding.\n\nThe project will be a tent stake that incorporates tapering\, twisting\, and forming a shoulder. \nClasses Require: \n\nSafety glasses or sunglasses.\nGloves can be useful\, but not necessary.\nCross Peen hammer\, about 2 to 2½ lbs. Sometimes called a blacksmiths hammer. \nBall Peen hammer\, about 1 lb. (16 oz. as they are usually marked). Vaughn has very good ones…Harbor Freight…usable and much cheaper.\nTongs\, Vise Grips or large pliers can be handy…you can get by without for now.\nMatches or a lighter\nNewspaper to light your fire is a good idea.\nAnd if you’re sensitive to dust…a dust mask doesn’t hurt.\n\nWe have tool kits available if you need
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/beginners-i-10/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
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SUMMARY:Beginners II
DESCRIPTION:Class to cover the considerations of shop layout and anvil tooling. \nProject:  Square\, octagon\, round chisel point\, and diamond tapers for the Level 1 certification.  A simple leaf for Level 1 can also be done if there’s time. \nClasses Require: \n\nSafety glasses or sunglasses.\nGloves can be useful\, but not necessary.\nCross Peen hammer\, about 2 to 2½ lbs. Sometimes called a blacksmiths hammer. \nBall Peen hammer\, about 1 lb. (16 oz. as they are usually marked). Vaughn has very good ones…Harbor Freight…usable and much cheaper.\nTongs\, Vise Grips or large pliers can be handy…you can get by without for now.\nMatches or a lighter\nNewspaper to light your fire is a good idea.\nAnd if you’re sensitive to dust…a dust mask doesn’t hurt.\n\nWe have tool kits available if you need
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/beginners-ii-8/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T090000
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SUMMARY:Tool Making
DESCRIPTION:Class to cover basic techniques of hardening and tempering in a coal forge\, with projects to practice those techniques. \nWe will discuss: \n\nBasic Metallurgy of iron and its alloys\nHeat Treating\nTool Steel Classifications\nTool Design\n\nProject: Round punch\, hot cut chisel\, and cold chisel. \nClasses Require: \n\nSafety glasses or sunglasses.\nGloves can be useful\, but not necessary.\nCross Peen hammer\, about 2 to 2½ lbs. Sometimes called a blacksmiths hammer. \nBall Peen hammer\, about 1 lb. (16 oz. as they are usually marked). Vaughn has very good ones…Harbor Freight…usable and much cheaper.\nTongs\, Vise Grips or large pliers can be handy…you can get by without for now.\nMatches or a lighter\nNewspaper to light your fire is a good idea.\nAnd if you’re sensitive to dust…a dust mask doesn’t hurt.\n\nWe have tool kits available if you need
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/tool-making/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T170000
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SUMMARY:Basic Tongs
DESCRIPTION:Class will cover basic styles of tongs and methods to make them. \nWe will discuss: \n\nShapes of tongs\nMaterials to use for tongs\nMethods of forging tongs\nDemonstration of forging basic styles of tongs.\n\nProject: Set of flat jaw tongs for 1/4″ material. \nClasses Require: \n\nSafety glasses or sunglasses.\nGloves can be useful\, but not necessary.\nCross Peen hammer\, about 2 to 2½ lbs. Sometimes called a blacksmiths hammer. \nBall Peen hammer\, about 1 lb. (16 oz. as they are usually marked). Vaughn has very good ones…Harbor Freight…usable and much cheaper.\nTongs\, Vise Grips or large pliers can be handy…you can get by without for now.\nMatches or a lighter\nNewspaper to light your fire is a good idea.\nAnd if you’re sensitive to dust…a dust mask doesn’t hurt.\n\nWe have tool kits available if you need
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/basic-tongs-2/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
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