Events

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

Techniques for making various types of basic leaves. From basic to lobed and complex. Project: Forge basic leaves from round and square bar.

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. Project: Forge a “low […]

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 […]

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 […]