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SUMMARY:2025 Pre-Conference Class
DESCRIPTION:Swiveling Jaw Tongs Class\nInstructor: Tom Latane’ \nBrief Description: Students will forge the jaws\, reins\, and pivot of a pair of tongs with one hinged jaw that will adjust to hold material over a range of 3/8”\, and adjust to the taper angle of items such as an axe blade being held while the eye is adjusted. Starting with one size of stock\, the class will forge the common jaw\, the floating jaw\, with its cleft to accept the tenon on that half of the pair of tongs\, and the rivet that connects both halves of the tongs. Participants will be encouraged to strike for each other when drawing out the reins. This is a mid-level project\, requiring some serious hammering. The 10 participants will use their 30’’ of 3/8” by ¾” inch stock and two days to complete their project.\nNote: Once the final list of registered students is complete\, the instructor will send specific instructions for the class \nRegistration for this 2025 pre-conference class is now open. Follow the link below for details. \nRegister for pre-conference class
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/2025-pre-conference-class/
LOCATION:Pierce Country Fairgrounds\, Ellsworth\, WI\, 55033\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025--48th Annual Fall Conference
DESCRIPTION:Save the dates for The Guild of Metalsmiths’ 48th annual fall conference\, AKA “The Madness!” \nFriday\, Saturday\, and Sunday\, September 19\, 20\, and 21\, 2025 \nDetails soon! \nPierce County Fairgrounds\, Ellsworth\, Wisconsin (map below) \nMap to Pierce County Fairgrounds\, Ellsworth WI
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/2025-48th-annual-fall-conference/2025-09-19/
LOCATION:Pierce Country Fairgrounds\, Ellsworth\, WI\, 55033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Masters":MAILTO:martin.masters@metalsmith.org
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SUMMARY:Open Forge and Potluck Free to Members Only
DESCRIPTION:FREE MEMBERS ONLY\nThis event (our second) is open to all Guild members. There are eight forges available for us to use\, and there is no lesson or agenda except to get some iron hot\, hit it with a hammer\, and hang out with fellow blacksmiths. There are sign ups that will guarantee you a forge space. If you just want to stop by and hang out\, you are welcome to do so. If there’s space at a forge\, have at it. This is an excellent opportunity to hang out with and learn from fellow smiths. Beginners are welcome to send Harvey or Peter an email with their topic of interest or problem you’re trying to solve\, and we’ll do our best to have an answer and/or help available. \nMembers in charge: Harvey Steele hsteele@handeecleat.com\, Peter Ellison peter@matrixrunner.net \, Laurel Larkin\nManager: Harvey Steele: 239-671-8887\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 arrangement: Potluck at noon\, bring a dish to share. \n 
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/open-forge-and-potluck-free-to-members-only/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Harvey Steele":MAILTO:hsteele@handeecleat.com
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