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Intro to Forge Welding 2025

March 29 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

$80

Instructor: Gordon Barr

Class Description: How to manage the fire, forge with and without flux, preparing scarfs on the ends to be welded. Depending on time available, possible projects include a flux spoon, tripod, chain links, jump weld, leaves and tendrils, basket twist, attaching a hard steel edge to tools. Basic forging skills needed

Tools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class: Favorite hammer and tongs for 3/8 round if you have them.

Safety Equipment: Bring safety glasses and appropriate clothing 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:  Bring a lunch and water or dine at local fast food places

Class Manager: (Person to whom questions should be asked) Gordon Barr, agbarr@metalsmith.org

To register online go to The Guild of Metalsmiths website, https://www.metalsmith.org/education

Or to mail in a check, contact Gordon Barr   agbarr@metalsmith.org  to reserve a spot or for additional information.

Acceptance will be in the order submitted, based on the online transaction date or postage date, and each person will be notified individually.

 

Details

Date:
March 29
Time:
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost:
$80
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Venue

MN School of Horseshoeing
6250 Riverdale Dr, NW
Ramsey, MN 55303 United States
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Phone
800-257-5850
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Organizer

Gordon Barr
Phone
952-894-4821
Email
agbarr@metalsmith.org