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CLASS: Basic Blacksmithing

March 15 - March 16

Smithing Examples

Saturday and Sunday
9 am – 4 pm

This class is designed to introduce a beginner to the fundamentals of smithing techniques: drawing down, upsetting, cutting, slitting, punching, twisting and bending. This class seeks to impart a solid understanding of the various ways hot steel can be shaped with just a few simple tools. The students are introduced to the Hofi Ergonomic Forging Method, which allows for very fast and accurate forging with less effort and strain on the body. We will make, among other things, wall hooks, square-cut nails, leaves, a chisel, a bottle-opener, and a fire-poke.

Each student will have his/her forging station, complete set of tools, constant access to a forge, and unlimited stock.

Class fee is $380, inclusive of all the materials and safety equipment.

This class is limited to 8 students.

Details

Start:
March 15
End:
March 16
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.bridgetownforge.com/product/class-tool-making/

Venue

Bridgetown Forge
1812 N. Columbia Blvd. Building A-2
Portland, Oregon 97217 United States
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Phone
503.804.1524
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Details

Start:
March 15
End:
March 16
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.bridgetownforge.com/product/class-tool-making/

Venue

Bridgetown Forge
1812 N. Columbia Blvd. Building A-2
Portland, Oregon 97217 United States
+ Google Map
Phone
503.804.1524
View Venue Website