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2012 Poor Man’s (or Woman’s) Anvil Workshop

May 19, 2012

$25

Instructor: Martin Pansch

It doesn’t take much to get started in blacksmithing. A bit of fire, a hammer. and an anvil. New smiths often get hung up on getting a “real” anvil, but for centuries master works were made on anvils that were little more than a lump of steel. In this workshop participants will cut and grind some salvaged steel pieces into a small, serviceable anvil. Everyone should leave with something suitable to start pounding hot steel on. If you stay in blacksmithing long enough you will almost certainly want to upgrade to a better anvil eventually, but if you are on a tight budget or aren’t yet sure about your future in smithing, it is a good start. This workshop is intended for beginning smiths, so there are no prerequisite skills needed. If we finish ahead of schedule we might either try to make stands for your new anvils, or make hardies, or just fire up some forges and putter on whatever you would like to work on.

Safety equipment: safety glasses, ear plugs, long pants and work gloves are mandatory. Other safety equipment may include: leather apron, cotton clothing, leather shoes.

Lunch arrangements: I’ll have some burgers and brats to throw on the grill. If you have special dietary needs or are a picky eater, you might want to bring your own food.

To register, send your check for $25 made out to “Guild of Metalsmiths” to Martin Pansch at the address listed. Include your name, address, phone number, and email address.

Details

Date:
May 19, 2012
Cost:
$25
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Venue

Pansch Farm
8760 Yale Avenue
Young America, MN 55397 United States
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Phone:
612-599-4762

Organizer

Martin Pansch
Phone:
612-599-4762
Email:
blacksmithingyeti@gmail.com