Forge Welding
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 […]
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 […]
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. Classes Require: Safety glasses or […]
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 […]
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: Square, octagon, round chisel point, and diamond tapers for the Level 1 certification. A simple leaf for Level […]
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 iron/steel with heat and pressure...ie: the forge and a hammer. There will be a demonstration of different methods of forge welding. The project will […]
Learn how to make spoons, forks, spatulas, and ladles in one piece or with riveted bowls of iron, copper, brass, or stainless steel. Project: Kitchen spoon or ladle with riveted […]