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SUMMARY:Zombie Killer/Chopping Knife 2-Day Class 2020-Day 1 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Paul Widenhoefer\, American Bladesmith Society and all-around knife nerd \nMinimum 4 students; maximum 8 students (or more if there are parent/child participants)\nMinimum age 14–must be accompanied by an adult \nDo you fear the zombie apocalypse? Do thoughts of a worldwide economic collapse send you scurrying for your bug-out bag? Or perhaps you just want a good chopping knife capable of doing some hard work? If so\, we are offering a knife making class for you! It is designed for someone with little forging experience\, but can accommodate those with a more advanced skill set.\nWe will be covering basic knife forging\, knife design\, heat treatment\, grinding\, sharpening and attaching handles. Participants should leave with a finished (or nearly finished) primitive style knife ready for rough use. Due to time and facility limitations this is NOT a class to make a kitchen knife.\nSafety Equipment: The usual. Eye and ear protection. No flammable clothing. Leather work boots.\nLunch: bring a bag lunch or eat out at local establishments\nTo register for this class\, please send your contact info including address\, phone number(s) and email address and a check for $120 made to “The Guild of Metalsmiths” to:\nPaul Widenhoefer\n3618 Robin Lane\nMinnetonka\, MN 55305\nEmail:pwidenhoefer@gmail.com\nPhone: (952) 930-0070 (home)\n(612) 408-5007 (cell)\nAcceptance priority for this class will be determined by postmark.
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LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
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SUMMARY:Zombie Killer/Chopping Knife 2-Day Class-Day 2 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Paul Widenhoefer\, American Bladesmith Society and all-around knife nerd \nMinimum 4 students; maximum 8 students (or more if there are parent/child participants)\nMinimum age 14–must be accompanied by an adult \nDo you fear the zombie apocalypse? Do thoughts of a worldwide economic collapse send you scurrying for your bug-out bag? Or perhaps you just want a good chopping knife capable of doing some hard work? If so\, we are offering a knife making class for you! It is designed for someone with little forging experience\, but can accommodate those with a more advanced skill set.\nWe will be covering basic knife forging\, knife design\, heat treatment\, grinding\, sharpening and attaching handles. Participants should leave with a finished (or nearly finished) primitive style knife ready for rough use. Due to time and facility limitations this is NOT a class to make a kitchen knife.\nSafety Equipment: The usual. Eye and ear protection. No flammable clothing. Leather work boots.\nLunch: bring a bag lunch or eat out at local establishments\nTo register for this class\, please send your contact info including address\, phone number(s) and email address and a check for $120 made to “The Guild of Metalsmiths” to:\nPaul Widenhoefer\n3618 Robin Lane\nMinnetonka\, MN 55305\nEmail:pwidenhoefer@gmail.com\nPhone: (952) 930-0070 (home)\n(612) 408-5007 (cell)\nAcceptance priority for this class will be determined by postmark.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/zombie-killer-chopping-knife-2-day-class-day-2-of-2/
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SUMMARY:Beginning Blacksmithing Session E Class 1 of 3 2020
DESCRIPTION:The beginners basic classes are designed to give everyone the same understanding of the basics\, techniques and terminology. The basic classes or proficiency is required before taking any of the many other classes the Guild offers. This enables those classes to concentrate on advanced techniques without having to spend time on basic concepts.\nThis 3 day class covers the basics of: Safety\, Tools\, Fire Control\, Forging Dynamics\, Tapers (ribbon\, fishtail\, point)\, Twisting\, Riveting\, Shouldering\, Upset\, Cutting\, Splitting\, Punching\, Heat Treat\, Scrolling\, Bending\, Forge weld.\nCost: (covers everything you need\, the facility\, coal\, metal tools and workbook)\n$180 for members\, $190 non members\nMinors (under 18) can share a forge with a guardian for an additional $30\nDates and Location:\nThe classes are held on Saturdays at the Minnesota School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr NW\, just off Hwy 10 in Anoka near the Anoka Vocational College.\nWhat you need to bring:\nEye\, ear and skin protection. This includes safety glasses\, ear muff or plugs and suitable clothing which includes hard shoes\, cotton or leather. Synthetic and polyester clothing will burn and melt. There will be sparks and brushes against hot metal.\nTools:\nTools are provided but if you have a favorite hammer\, punches\, chisels and tools\, bring them along. A small 1 to 2 pound ball peen hammer would work. We have various hammers for you to try and get a feel for what is comfortable.\nTypical day:\nClasses start at 9 but people usually show up much earlier to get the coffee brewing\, have a donut\, swap stories or show off recent projects. Feel free to bring projects you are working on to show. We break for lunch. You can either bring a brown bag or go out to a local fast food restaurant. Classes end between 3 and 5.\nTo sign up for the three day Beginners classes:\nSend your contact information including phone number and email.\nSend a check made out to The Guild of Metalsmiths to:\nGordon Barr\n11021 27th Ave\nBurnsville\, MN 55337\nagbarr@aol.com\n($180 for members\, $190 non members)
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/beginning-blacksmithing-session-e-class-1-of-3-2020/
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SUMMARY:Beginning Blacksmithing Session E Class 2 of 3 2020-CANCELLED!
DESCRIPTION:The beginners basic classes are designed to give everyone the same understanding of the basics\, techniques and terminology. The basic classes or proficiency is required before taking any of the many other classes the Guild offers. This enables those classes to concentrate on advanced techniques without having to spend time on basic concepts.\nThis 3 day class covers the basics of: Safety\, Tools\, Fire Control\, Forging Dynamics\, Tapers (ribbon\, fishtail\, point)\, Twisting\, Riveting\, Shouldering\, Upset\, Cutting\, Splitting\, Punching\, Heat Treat\, Scrolling\, Bending\, Forge weld.\nCost: (covers everything you need\, the facility\, coal\, metal tools and workbook)\n$180 for members\, $190 non members\nMinors (under 18) can share a forge with a guardian for an additional $30\nDates and Location:\nThe classes are held on Saturdays at the Minnesota School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr NW\, just off Hwy 10 in Anoka near the Anoka Vocational College.\nWhat you need to bring:\nEye\, ear and skin protection. This includes safety glasses\, ear muff or plugs and suitable clothing which includes hard shoes\, cotton or leather. Synthetic and polyester clothing will burn and melt. There will be sparks and brushes against hot metal.\nTools:\nTools are provided but if you have a favorite hammer\, punches\, chisels and tools\, bring them along. A small 1 to 2 pound ball peen hammer would work. We have various hammers for you to try and get a feel for what is comfortable.\nTypical day:\nClasses start at 9 but people usually show up much earlier to get the coffee brewing\, have a donut\, swap stories or show off recent projects. Feel free to bring projects you are working on to show. We break for lunch. You can either bring a brown bag or go out to a local fast food restaurant. Classes end between 3 and 5.\nTo sign up for the three day Beginners classes:\nSend your contact information including phone number and email.\nSend a check made out to The Guild of Metalsmiths to:\nGordon Barr\n11021 27th Ave\nBurnsville\, MN 55337\nagbarr@aol.com\n($180 for members\, $190 non members)
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/beginning-blacksmithing-session-e-class-2-of-3-2020-cancelled/
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