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October 2018
Beginning Blacksmithing Class 2018-A2
The beginners’ basic classes are designed to give everyone the same understanding of the basics, techniques and terminology. The basic classes or proficiency is required before taking any of the many other classes the Guild offers. This enables those classes to concentrate on advanced techniques without having to spend time on basic concepts. This 3 day class covers the basics of: Safety, Tools, Fire Control, Forging Dynamics, Tapers (ribbon, fishtail, point), Twisting, Riveting, Shouldering, Upset, Cutting, Splitting, Punching, Heat Treat,…
Find out more »Beginning Blacksmithing Class 2018-A3
The beginners’ basic classes are designed to give everyone the same understanding of the basics, techniques and terminology. The basic classes or proficiency is required before taking any of the many other classes the Guild offers. This enables those classes to concentrate on advanced techniques without having to spend time on basic concepts. This 3 day class covers the basics of: Safety, Tools, Fire Control, Forging Dynamics, Tapers (ribbon, fishtail, point), Twisting, Riveting, Shouldering, Upset, Cutting, Splitting, Punching, Heat Treat,…
Find out more »Oxyacetylene Welding 2018 2-Day Class
Instructors: Myron Hanson/Bill Krawczeski/Dick Carlson/Bob Brown Class size: Maximum students: 10 Minimum students: 8 New to gas welding? Just want to brush up your basic skills? Myron, Bill, and Dick have taught this class for several years, focusing on safety and hands-on learning. Students will be working at individual stations on a shared workbench, with equipment and stock provided. If time permits, bonus demonstrations by Bill and Myron will show advanced techniques and uses of the oxyacetylene torch. Safety gear…
Find out more »Box Tongs Class 2018
Instructor: Larry Wasmund and others Class size: Maximum students: 9 Minimum students: 5 Tools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class. Bring your favorite hammer and a file Safety Equipment – Cotton Clothing, Gloves, Hearing protection, safety Glasses. Lunch arrangements: Bring a bag lunch or travel to fast food. This class will teach those in attendance how to make a box style tongs. A box type tong gives you the most control in holding rectangular…
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Beginning Blacksmithing Class 2018-B1
The beginners’ basic classes are designed to give everyone the same understanding of the basics, techniques and terminology. The basic classes or proficiency is required before taking any of the many other classes the Guild offers. This enables those classes to concentrate on advanced techniques without having to spend time on basic concepts. This 3 day class covers the basics of: Safety, Tools, Fire Control, Forging Dynamics, Tapers (ribbon, fishtail, point), Twisting, Riveting, Shouldering, Upset, Cutting, Splitting, Punching, Heat Treat,…
Find out more »Wheat Stalks Class 2018
Instructor: Dave Gavin Class size: 8 max, 5 minimum Learn to make wheat stalks w/leaves as elements of a sculpture. Full sculpture can be completed depending on time. Required tools: gas forge, anvil, leg vise, hand files, scrolling tongs, tongs to hold 1/8" – 3/8" round stock and 1/8" flat stock, forging hammers, small sharp cross peen hammer, grinder w/ grinder wheel, cut off wheel and sanding wheels, wire brush, brass brush, veining tool for leaves, diverging ‘V’ tool, needle…
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