Box Jaw Tongs 1-day Class
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 Location: MN School of Horseshoeing (see map and directions below). Doors open at 8am. |
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| Instructors: Dave and Jesse Gavin
Cost: $65 per student; Class size: Maximum 8, minimum 4 Class Description: This class will have you making tongs that will hold on to ¼” X 1” flat bar stock. The class is for beginners that have gone through and have had some additional practice beyond the basics class. You will finish drawing out the reins and forging the boss to shape and matching the two different jaws to hold the stock. Class Champion: Jesse Gavin 1-715-808-5891 jagavin6273@hotmail.com Tools & Equipment participants should bring to class: Favorite hammer for forging and peening rivets, tongs to hold 3/4”x 3/4”, 1/4” x 3/4”, plus other tools as you see fit – i.e. grinder, files, etc. Safety Equipment: The usual for forging with coal: safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing of natural fiber with no cuffs or fraying, and leather boots or shoes. Lunch arrangements: Local restaurants or bring your own. |
Saturday, Jan 25, 2025, 8:30am to 4:30pm
CLASS IS FULL (YOU CAN STILL BE PUT ON A WAITLIST).
To register: For non-members, Click [HERE] to register.
For Guild members, Click [HERE] to register in Neon under 'Events'.
Alternatively, you can register manually by sending a check written to 'The Guild of Metalsmiths'.
Contact Jesse for the mailing address.
****Acceptance will be in the order submitted, based on the transaction date, and each person will be notified individually.
Questions? Email jagavin6273@hotmail.com
