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March 2014
2014 Beginning Blacksmithing C4
This is the fourth of four (C-4) Beginners Blacksmithing classes to be held in February and March, 2014 at the Minnesota School of Horseshoeing. Registration is closed for these classes, as they are full.
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2014 Bronze Pour: Pattern-Making Workshop
Participants will be given masonite and plasticine clay to create their artwork, from which a mold will be made. If you have something else that you’d like to cast, we can negotiate. Everyone is welcome to this pattern making workshop which will give you an idea of what’s possible to cast. We’ll look at examples and talk about ways of creating a pattern to get a successful casting. We’ll also give an overview of mold making including sprue and vent…
Find out more »April 2014 Membership Meeting
Plan for the next TGoM membership meeting now! Wednesday, April 9 will take us to Nick Heinen’s workshop at 220 Monroe St., North Hudson, Wisconsin 54016. Nick will be our host as we join in our traditional potluck supper at 6:30 pm, then get brought up to speed on our usual organizational business, and see what everyone has brought to "show n tell." Tentative plan for a program during this meeting is bound to be a unique experience for all…
Find out more »2014 Struck Tools Workshop
This class is now full as of March 23, 2014! This class is limited to 8 students. The day will include: preparing a punch, a slitting chisel, and a drift. These are normal length (6 to 8 inches) hand held tools without handles. We will be hand forging as individuals. We will heat treat using oil. Material used will be GM automotive coil spring stock, presumed to be 5160 alloy. You will need: your pet hammer, a second hammer for…
Find out more »2014 Build a Gas Forge
Gas forge This is a one day workshop in which we will make a Venturi burner style gas forge. The forge will be a single burner model. The body will be approximately 10" diameter by 12" deep, made from a round steel tube. This forge will be insulated with a 1" blanket of ceramic fiber, coated with a cementuous finish for durability. Fire brick will be used for the floor and sliding doors on each end, making it possible to…
Find out more »Plow Share Sharpening at Flint Rock Forge
Dick Carlson will be reshaping five plowshares Saturday, April 19, 2014 at his shop in Hastings. People are invited to come and watch. The address is 19700 RED WING BLVD, Hastings, MN. He expects to start around 9am. This task was once the bread and butter of blacksmith work, and very few folks know how to do it anymore. Consider coming for a fascinating and historic peak into the past.
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