Beginners I
Class to cover basic techniques of forge work, with projects to practice those techniques. We will discuss: Equipment and fuels. The proper way to use a coal fire. Basic operations […]
Class to cover basic techniques of forge work, with projects to practice those techniques. We will discuss: Equipment and fuels. The proper way to use a coal fire. Basic operations […]
Learn 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. Making mandrels to shape […]
The mysterious and legendary material of the ancient Middle East. Discussion of patterns, characteristics, and what materials to use to achieve a good contrast.
Class to cover basic techniques of forge work, with projects to practice those techniques. We will discuss: Equipment and fuels. The proper way to use a coal fire. Basic operations […]
Class to cover the considerations of shop layout and anvil tooling. Project: Set of fire tools for the forge. Pieces to include a poker, and a shovel. You can make […]
McLellan Blacksmithing welcomes Francis Leidinger of Straight Line Forge for the weekend of Nov. 5th & 6th! Francis will teach how to forge kitchen utensils ; ladles, spoons, spatulas, and […]
Class to cover basic techniques of hardening and tempering in a coal forge, with projects to practice those techniques. We will discuss: Basic Metallurgy of iron and its alloys Heat […]
Class will cover basic styles of tongs and methods to make them. We will discuss: Shapes of tongs Materials to use for tongs Methods of forging tongs Demonstration of forging […]
Class will cover how to join metal with the use of heat and pressure. We will discuss: The fire Weld preparation Fluxes Different weld configurations Demonstration of different types forging […]
Various methods for forging tongs with tips and techniques to make reliable and functional tongs. Project: Set of bolt tongs or box jaw tongs with welded handles