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UID:5801-1741424400-1741453200@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY:Slit Drifting Holes
DESCRIPTION:Go over the theory of producing accurately sized holes. \nProject: Forge slitting punches and drifts\, then punch some holes to Level 1 specifications \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/slit-drifting-holes/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T151012
CREATED:20240801T014422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T015817Z
UID:5805-1745658000-1745686800@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY:Basic Knife Making
DESCRIPTION:Discussion of the intricacies of forging and finishing blades of all sizes. We will cover some of the popular steels for forging blades and their idiosyncrasies. \nProject: Forge a “low tech” knife with an integral handle. \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-knife-making-3/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250913T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T151012
CREATED:20250730T001612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T001612Z
UID:6024-1757754000-1757782800@mclellanblacksmithing.com
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-9/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251011T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T151012
CREATED:20250730T001754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T001957Z
UID:6028-1760173200-1760202000@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY:Beginners II
DESCRIPTION:Class to cover the considerations of shop layout and anvil tooling. \nProject: Square\, octagon\, round\, and chisel 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-7/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T151012
CREATED:20250730T001937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T001937Z
UID:6032-1762592400-1762621200@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY:Toolmaking
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/toolmaking-7/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T151012
CREATED:20250730T002131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T235036Z
UID:6037-1765011600-1765040400@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY: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/tongs-6/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T151012
CREATED:20250730T002258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T235120Z
UID:6041-1768035600-1768064400@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY:Forge Welding
DESCRIPTION:Class will cover how to join metal with the use of heat and pressure. \nWe will discuss: \n\nThe fire\nWeld preparation\nFluxes\nDifferent weld configurations\n\nDemonstration of different types forging welding with the project to be to weld some rings and make a chain. Other types of welds can be tried also as time permits. \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/forge-welding-8/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T151012
CREATED:20250730T002424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T002424Z
UID:6045-1770454800-1770483600@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY:Roses
DESCRIPTION:Just in time for Valentine’s Day…The mystery of the rose that never dies. Forge roses from steel\, copper\, brass\, etc. How to form lifelike flowers. \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/roses-3/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T151012
CREATED:20250730T002624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T002624Z
UID:6049-1773478800-1773507600@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY:Tomahawks
DESCRIPTION:Learn one of the traditional techniques for producing handled\, edged weapons and tools. How to form the body of mild steel and weld in a tool steel edge. Discussion of making mandrels to shape the eye for a handle. \nProject: Forge a tomahawk \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/tomahawks-2/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T151012
CREATED:20250730T002817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T002817Z
UID:6053-1775898000-1775926800@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY:Basic Knife Making
DESCRIPTION:Discussion of the intricacies of forging and finishing blades of all sizes. We will cover some of the popular steels for forging blades and their idiosyncrasies. \nProject: Forge a “low tech” knife with an integral handle. \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-knife-making-4/
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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