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SUMMARY:Making a Viking Axe Class 2026
DESCRIPTION:Cost: $180 members\, $210 non-members  \nClass size: Max 8\, min 3 \nClass Description: This class’s goal is to work with wrought iron and make a Viking-style folded asymmetrically welded axe more or less as it would have been done in the past. This is a two day class. Day one will be working with wrought iron to make a small hook to get a feel for wrought iron\, and then in the afternoon working with a partner to create the preform of the axe. Day two will be creating the eye\, forge welding it and welding in the steel for the edge. Then shaping the axe\, drawing out the lugs on the eye\, the distinctive historical shape. Finally heat treating the axe. Most of the tools and techniques will be from the time viking time period\, with a few exceptions to make the class more approachable\, options will be given to make the entire project using very basic tools. \nForge welding and striker experience is not required. We will learn those processes as part of the class.  Note this class is tong intensive\, iron and steel were expensive at the time so working with smaller pieces and controlling them with tongs gives for a better experience.\nThe skill level for the class assumes the smith 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 should not be your first smithing experience; there is a lot of metal to move. \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 or square stock)\n¼” V bit tongs (able to grab ¼“ round or square stock)\nFlat jaw tongs for around ¾” thick bar\nForging hammer (1.5-2.5lbs)\nLight weight forging hammer (.5 lbs)\n\nSafety Equipment: the usual for forging with coal: gloves\, safety glasses\, hearing\nprotection\, clothing of natural fiber with no cuffs or fraying\, and leather boots or shoes. \nOther Equipment: Optional if you have them: \n\nAdjustable tongs for grabbing angled material (last years conference class)\nA striker hammer – 6lbs to 10lbs\nPickup tongs for fishing out bits that get dropped and delicate placement of steel.\nParrot jaw tongs (for grabbing the axe eye)\nHot rasp\nHot cut chisel (the longer the better or a handle struck version)\n\nInstructor: Peter Ellison 763-458-0696 \nClass Manager: Peter Ellison\, peter@matrixrunner.net \nTo register for this class: \nTo register online go to The Guild of Metalsmiths website\, https://www.metalsmith.org/education \nTo pay by check\, email the class manager listed above to reserve your place in the class and receive additional information. \nMinors (under 18) must have a parent present. Minors under 14 need one adult per child. There will be no sharing of forges. \nAcceptance will be in the order submitted\, based on the online transaction date or the date of phone contact. Each person will be notified individually. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/making-a-viking-axe-class-2026/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
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SUMMARY:Handled Struck Tools Class 2026
DESCRIPTION:Handled Struck Tools \nWe gather at 8 AM at the MN School of Horseshoeing\, Ramsey Minn.  We do introductions\, safety\, and review the literature that gets sent out when people register.  Then at 9 AM we are in the shop.\nClass level: *Intermediate\n*To have the best chance of success with an Intermediate class\, prospective students should have practiced and achieved proficiency in the skills taught in the Beginners Blacksmithing Class. \nInstructor: Bob Brown with others; Class Manager: Jesse Gavin\, 715-808-5891  jagavin6273@hotmail.com \nCost: Member: $100.00\, non-member: $130.00                             Class size: max 8\, min 4 \nClass Description: We will use 4140 AN steel; 5/8 and ¾ diameter.  We use this alloy because it is well known\, makes a good tool and makes a good example for teaching heat treating.  The handle will be whatever Bob wants it to be as long as it uses 1018 rod.  Special quench oil is supplied courtesy of the Northfield VFW.  The instructor’s goal for the workshop is to make students comfortable with the process of forging and heat-treating tools from nominal tool steel.  A secondary goal is to have the students comfortable with the use of treadle hammers.  We expect to have three treadle hammers of different styles available. Herb procures the stock and a literature package reviewing the heat treat principles and a bit of really ancient history.  The principal reference used will be the book Steel Metallurgy for the non-metallurgist by John Verhoeven.   (ISBN-13: 978-0-87170-858-8). The book is available through the internet without charge. The crew has offered the workshop for quite a few years.  They have developed many ways to offer guidance on technique.  Ask anyone who has taken the workshop.  Rarely has anyone left the day with less than two working tools\, punch or chisel. A feature of this workshop is the use of treadle hammers.  We usually have three available for the participants to try/use and we encourage participants to also try striking for each other.  Or ask a helper to strike to get a feel  of how this is done in demonstrations at fairs and shows.\nTools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class:  Your favorite hammer\, tongs to hold ¾ stock and ¼-5/16 stock.\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. \nTo register online\, go to The Guild of Metalsmiths website\, https://www.metalsmith.org/education\nTo pay by check\, email the class manager listed above to reserve your place in the class and receive additional mailing information. \nAcceptance will be in the order submitted\, based on the online transaction date or the date of phone contact. Each person will be notified individually.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/handled-struck-tools-class-2026/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
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