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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.
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/toolmaking-5/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231014T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231014T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122536
CREATED:20230726T002911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T002911Z
UID:5502-1697274000-1697302800@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY:Beginners II
DESCRIPTION:Class to cover the considerations of shop layout and anvil tooling. \nProject: Set of fire tools for the forge. Pieces to include a poker\, and a shovel. You can make a fire poker and water can if you have time.
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/beginners-ii-5/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230909T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230909T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122536
CREATED:20230726T002653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T003015Z
UID:5498-1694250000-1694278800@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.
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/beginners-i-7/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122536
CREATED:20220730T202654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T034226Z
UID:5086-1682154000-1682182800@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. \nThis is an advanced class.  Knowledge of operating a coal forge\, basic forging processes\, and hardening and tempering are required.
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/basic-knife-making/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230311T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230311T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122536
CREATED:20220730T202557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220730T202557Z
UID:5082-1678525200-1678554000@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY:Leaves
DESCRIPTION:Techniques for making various types of basic leaves. From basic to lobed and complex. \nProject: Forge basic leaves from round and square bar.
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/leaves/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230211T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122536
CREATED:20220730T202437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220730T202437Z
UID:5078-1676106000-1676134800@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY:Advanced Tongs
DESCRIPTION:Various methods for forging tongs with tips and techniques to make reliable and functional tongs. \nProject: Set of bolt tongs or box jaw tongs with welded handles
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/advanced-tongs-2/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122536
CREATED:20220730T202311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220809T174644Z
UID:5074-1673686800-1673715600@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.
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/forge-welding-5/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221210T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122536
CREATED:20220730T202134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220730T202134Z
UID:5070-1670659200-1670691600@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.
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/tongs-3/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122536
CREATED:20220730T201921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220730T201921Z
UID:5066-1668243600-1668272400@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.
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/toolmaking-4/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122536
CREATED:20220923T014445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220923T015704Z
UID:5224-1667638800-1667754000@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY:Kitchen Utensils
DESCRIPTION:McLellan Blacksmithing welcomes Francis Leidinger of Straight Line Forge for the weekend of Nov. 5th & 6th! \nFrancis will teach how to forge kitchen utensils ; ladles\, spoons\, spatulas\, and forks. Cost is $100 for Sat only or $150 for Saturday & Sunday (Sunday only is not an option). Students must have coal forge experience. Class size is limited to 25 students. \nContact Francis@straightlineforge.com for information.
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/kitchen-utensils/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Francis Leidinger":MAILTO:Francis@straightlineforge.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221008T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221008T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122536
CREATED:20220730T201642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220730T201941Z
UID:5061-1665219600-1665248400@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY:Beginners II
DESCRIPTION:Class to cover the considerations of shop layout and anvil tooling. \nProject: Set of fire tools for the forge. Pieces to include a poker\, and a shovel. You can make a fire poker and water can if you have time.
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/beginners-ii-4/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220910T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220910T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122536
CREATED:20220730T201431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220730T201431Z
UID:5057-1662800400-1662829200@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\nProject:  Tent stake that incorporates tapering\, twisting\, and forming a shoulder.
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/beginners-i-6/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220409T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122536
CREATED:20210731T031521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210731T031521Z
UID:4313-1649494800-1649523600@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY:Damascus
DESCRIPTION:The mysterious and legendary material of the ancient Middle East. Discussion of patterns\, characteristics\, and what materials to use to achieve a good contrast. 
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/damascus-2/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220312T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220312T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122536
CREATED:20210731T031341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210731T031341Z
UID:4309-1647075600-1647104400@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY:Tomahawks
DESCRIPTION: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 eye for a handle.  \nProject: forge a tomahawk
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/tomahawks/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220226T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220226T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122536
CREATED:20220126T015816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T022104Z
UID:4793-1645866000-1645894800@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 incorporate tapering\, twisting\, and forming a shoulder.
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/beginners-i-5/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122536
CREATED:20210731T030914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210731T030914Z
UID:4301-1644051600-1644080400@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY:Knives
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. Forge a “low tech” knife with an integral handle.
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/knives/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122536
CREATED:20210731T031112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210731T031112Z
UID:4305-1641632400-1641661200@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.
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/forge-welding-4/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211211T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122536
CREATED:20210731T030252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210731T030314Z
UID:4297-1639213200-1639242000@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\n\nDemonstration of forging basic styles of tongs\, with the project to be a set of flat jaw tongs for 1/4″; material.
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/tongs-2/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122536
CREATED:20210731T030007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210731T030056Z
UID:4292-1636794000-1636822800@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
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/toolmaking-3/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211009T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211009T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122536
CREATED:20210731T025815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210731T025815Z
UID:4288-1633770000-1633798800@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY:Beginners II
DESCRIPTION:Class to cover the considerations of shop layout and anvil tooling.\nWe will be making a set of fire tools for the forge. Pieces to include a poker\, and a shovel. You\ncan make a fire poker and water can if you have time.
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/beginners-ii-3/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210911T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210911T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122536
CREATED:20210731T025441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210731T025441Z
UID:4284-1631350800-1631379600@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 incorporate tapering\, twisting\, and forming a shoulder.
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/beginners-i-4/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210501T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210501T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122536
CREATED:20210331T134848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210331T134848Z
UID:4119-1619859600-1619888400@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 incorporate tapering\, twisting\, and forming a shoulder.
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/beginners-i-3/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210410T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210410T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122536
CREATED:20200807T120958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200807T120958Z
UID:3653-1618045200-1618074000@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY:Hammers & Top Tools
DESCRIPTION:A discussion on hammer design and construction will be followed by making your own hammer. \nSelecting the steel\, how to punch the eye\, and shaping and heat treating the faces. \nProject: approx. 2 lbs. cross peen.
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/hammers-top-tools/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210313T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210313T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122536
CREATED:20200807T115908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200807T115908Z
UID:3641-1615626000-1615654800@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY:Advanced Tongs
DESCRIPTION:Various methods for forging tongs with tips and techniques to make reliable and functional tongs. \nProject: a set of bolt tongs or box jaw tongs
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/advanced-tongs/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122536
CREATED:20200807T115643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200807T120306Z
UID:3639-1612602000-1612630800@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY:Roses
DESCRIPTION:Just in time for Valentine’s Day…The mystery of the rose that never dies. \nForge roses from steel\,copper\, brass\, etc. \nHow to form lifelike flowers.
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/roses/
LOCATION:McLellan Blacksmithing\, 6961 Horseshoe Bar Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
ORGANIZER;CN="John McLellan":MAILTO:John@mclellanblacksmithing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122536
CREATED:20200807T115456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200807T115456Z
UID:3635-1610182800-1610211600@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.
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/forge-welding-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122536
CREATED:20200807T115232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200807T115232Z
UID:3631-1607763600-1607792400@mclellanblacksmithing.com
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\n\nDemonstration of forging basic styles of tongs\, with the project to be a set of flat jaw tongs for 1/4″ material.
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/basic-tongs/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122536
CREATED:20200807T115030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200807T115030Z
UID:3627-1605344400-1605373200@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
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/toolmaking-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201010T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201010T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122536
CREATED:20200807T114903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200807T114903Z
UID:3623-1602320400-1602349200@mclellanblacksmithing.com
SUMMARY:Beginners II
DESCRIPTION:Class to cover the considerations of shop layout and anvil tooling. \nWe will be making a set of fire tools for the forge. \nPieces to include a poker\, and a shovel. \nYou can make a fire poker and water can if you have time.
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/beginners-ii-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200912T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200912T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T122536
CREATED:20200807T114701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200807T114701Z
UID:3619-1599901200-1599930000@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 incorporate tapering\, twisting\, and forming a shoulder.
URL:https://mclellanblacksmithing.com/classes/beginners-i-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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