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SUMMARY:Chalk Tongs Class 2025
DESCRIPTION:Chalk Tongs Class \nInstructor: Dave Gavin\nClass size: maximum 8\, minimum 4\nClass Manager: Jesse Gavin\, jagavin6273@hotmail.com \nAre you tired of fumbling with that short piece of chalk? Then this is the class for you. We will be making chalk tongs. This class will require you to have some serious hammer control. One wrong hit\, and you will likely be starting over. These tongs could also make a good Christmas tree ornament. If you’d like to look over the sample pair – they will be at the Fall Conference. The tongs in the photo are ~ 6” – 7” long \nTools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class: Light hammers\, files\, gas forges & gas. We will have 2\, but if you’d like to bring one please do.\nSafety Equipment: the usual for forging with coal: gloves\, safety glasses\, hearing protection\, clothing of natural fiber with no cuffs or fraying\, and leather boots or shoes.\nLunch arrangements: Local food or bring your own. \nTo register:\nTo register online go to The Guild of Metalsmiths website\,  https://www.metalsmith.org/education\nOr to mail in a check\, contact the class manager listed above for additional information and to reserve your place.\nAcceptance will be in the order submitted\, based on the online transaction date or postage date\, and each person will be noti-fied individually. \n 
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/chalk-tongs-class-2025/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
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SUMMARY:Viking Knife Class 2025
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Peter Ellison \nViking Knife \nClass Description: This class’s goal is to introduce a smith to working with wrought iron and in the process make a couple of small projects: a hook and a small forge welded whittle tang knife that would have been common throughout the Viking era and beyond.  In the morning we will be getting used to working with wrought iron by drawing out some bar stock and making a hook.  In the afternoon forge welding high carbon steel to a bar of iron and then drawing out a tang and the blade to make a small forge welded knife.  Time permitting\, burn in a handle and heat treat the knife.\nThe skill level for the class is anyone who can maintain a coal fire\, work with tongs to draw out material\, minimal scrolling\, moderate hammer control\, forge welding experience is not required.  The class is not designed to be the first smithing experience.\nClass size: Maximum students:          8          Minimum students: 3 \nTools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class: \n\n½” or ⅝” V bit tongs (able to grab ⅜” to ⅝” round and square stock)\n¼” V bit tongs (able to grab ¼“ round and square stock)\nForging hammer\nLight weight forging hammer\nCourse Wire Brush\n\nSafety Equipment: the usual for forging with coal: gloves\, safety glasses\, hearing protection\, clothing of natural fiber with no cuffs or fraying\, and leather boots or shoes. Note that wrought iron is worked very hot and there will be a lot of scale. \nTo register online\, go to The Guild of Metalsmiths website\, https://www.metalsmith.org/education\nOr to mail in a check\, contact the class manager\, email your address and phone number (do not list personal address) for additional information and to reserve your place.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/viking-knife-class-2025/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Wasmund":MAILTO:poundedtreasures@gmail.com
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