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SUMMARY:Hammer Making Class 2022
DESCRIPTION:Instructors: Jim Moenck\, Derrick Phillips\, Martin Pansch\, Rob Murray\nClass size: Maximum students: 8 Minimum students: 6\nClass Description: This class will teach you the skills you need to make a hammer. With this knowledge you will then be able to expand your tool chest with other handles tools. All handled tools such as top fullers\, punches and flatters start with this same process. We will begin with a piece of tool steel\, punch the eye\, shape both striking ends\, heat treat and add the handle. You will go home with your own hammer. There will be an assortment of weights to choose from so you can make a hammer to fit your size and needs. This is an intermediate skill level class.\nTools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class: Bring your favorite hammers; one for striking hot metal and one for striking punches and drifts. A tongs for holding 1-1/2″ stock if you have that size.\nSafety Equipment: the usual for forging with coal: safety glasses\, hearing protection\, respirator or dust mask for grinding\, clothing of natural fiber with no cuffs or fraying\, and leather boots or shoes.\nLunch Arrangements: Bring your own lunch or eat at one of the local establishments. We will take an hour break around noon.\nClass Champion: Jim Moenck\nTo register\, send a check written to “The Guild of Metalsmiths” for $75\, including your name\, address\, and email to:\nJim Moenck\n2078 120th Ave\nDresser\, WI 54009\nFor questions\, contact Jim at 651-724-3403   jrmoenck@gmail.com\nAcceptance priority for this class will be determined by postmark.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/hammer-making-class-2022/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Moenck":MAILTO:jrmoenck@yahoo.com
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SUMMARY:2019 Demo Op: Almelund Threshing Show
DESCRIPTION:Contact Jim Moenck to volunteer for this event.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/2019-demo-op-almelund-threshing-show/
LOCATION:Almelund\, 17760 ST. Croix Trail\, Taylor's Falls\, MN\, 55084\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Moenck":MAILTO:jrmoenck@yahoo.com
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SUMMARY:Hammer Class 2019-Making a blacksmith hammer
DESCRIPTION:Instructors: JimMoenck and crew Class size: Maximum students: 8 Minimum students: 6\nThis class will teach you the skills you need to make a hammer. With this knowledge you will then be able to expand your tool chest with other handled tools. All handled tools such as top fullers\, punches and flatters start with this same process. We will begin with a piece of steel\, punch the eye\, shape both striking ends\, heat treat and put the handle on. You will go home with your own hammer. There will be an assortment of weights to choose from so that you can make a hammer that fits you and your needs.\nTools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class: Your favorite hammers: one for striking hot metal\, one for striking punches and drifts\, and a sledge for striking if you have one. All other tools will be furnished.\nSafety Equipment – The normal safety equipment is required.\nLunch Arrangements: Bring your own bag lunch or eat out at one of the local establishments.\nTo register for this class\, send your check for $50 made out to “Guild of Metalsmiths” and your complete contact info to Jim Moenck at the address below.\nJim Moenck\n2078 120th Ave\nDresser\, WI 54009\nContact Jim if you have questions: jrmoenck@yahoo.com or 715-483-5054
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/hammer-class-2019-making-a-blacksmith-hammer/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
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SUMMARY:2018 Demo Op-Almelund Threshing Show
DESCRIPTION:Contact Jim Moenck to volunteer for this event.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/2018-demo-op-almelund-threshing-show/
LOCATION:Almelund\, 17760 ST. Croix Trail\, Taylor's Falls\, MN\, 55084\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:Build a gas forge 2018
DESCRIPTION:Cost: Approximately $200. At the time of this publication\, all the parts have not been procured yet. Final price will be determined in the May issue of the Forum\, and/or by contact with participating members.\nClass size: maximum of 6 students\nInstructor: Jim Moenck\nThis is a one day workshop during which we will make a venturi burner style gas forge\, single burner model. The body will be approximately 10″ diameter by 12″ deep\, made from a round steel tube. It will be insulated with a 1″ blanket of ceramic fiber\, coated with a cementuous finish by participants at home after the class. Fire brick will be used for the floor and sliding doors on each end\, making it possible to pass the stock through\, to heat the center of a work piece. The forge is fastened to a saddle and can be bolted to a table surface for stability. Most of the fabrication for these forges will be done prior to class by the instructor. This forge is a simple\, economical forge that is easy to transport and fun to use.\nTo register\, send contact info to\nJim Moenck\n2078 120th Ave\nDresser\, WI 54009\nMore details will be available in the May Forum.\nAcceptance for this class will be prioritized by postmark.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/build-a-gas-forge-2018/
LOCATION:Jim Moenck’s Shop\, 2078 120 Ave\, Dresser\, WI\, 54009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:Hammer Class 2018
DESCRIPTION:Instructors: JimMoenck\, Stephen Olivo and Rob Murrray \nClass size: Maximum students: 8 Minimum students: 6 \nThis class will teach you the skills you need to make a hammer. With this knowledge you will then be able to expand your tool chest with other handled tools. All handled tools such as top fullers\, punches and flatters start with this same process. We will begin with a piece of steel\, punch the eye\, shape both striking ends\, heat treat and put the handle on. You will go home with your own hammer. There will be an assortment of weights to choose from so that you can make a hammer that fits you and your needs.\nTools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class: Bring your favorite hammers with you to class\, one for striking hot metal\, one for striking punches and drifts\, and a sledge for striking if you have one. All other tools will be furnished.\nSafety Equipment – The normal safety equipment is required. Wear cotton clothing\, leather boots above the ankle\, pants that fit over the top of your boots. Eye protection and ear protection is mandatory. Gloves for protection from the heat while punching may be useful. A leather apron is encouraged for extra protection.\nLunch Arrangements: We will take a break at noon for lunch. Bring your own bag lunch or eat out at one of the local establishments.\nNOTE: This class fills up fast. Students will be accepted in the order of contact\, Email is fine\, but your check for $50 made out to the Guild of Metalsmiths is needed to reserve your spot in class. Send your check and your complete contact info to Jim Moenck at the address below.\nJim Moenck\n2078 120th Ave\nDresser\, WI 54009\nContact Jim if you have questions: jrmoenck@yahoo.com or 715-483-5054
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/hammer-class-2018/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Drive\, N.W.\, Anoka\, MN\, 55303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:Make a Blacksmith Hammer 2017-CLASS IS FULL!
DESCRIPTION:Instructors: Jim Moenck\, Martin Pansch\, Stephen Olivo\, Derrick Phillips\, Rob Murray\, Bob Brown \nThis class will teach you the skills you need to make a hammer. With this knowledge you will then be able to expand your tool chest with other handled tools. All handled tools such as top fullers\, punches and flatters start with this same process. We will begin with a piece of steel\, punch the eye\, shape both striking ends\, heat treat and put the handle on. You will go home with your own hammer. There will be an assortment of weights to choose from so that you can make a hammer that fits you and your needs. \nSafety Equipment: The normal safety equipment is required. Wear cotton clothing\, leather boots above the ankle\, pants that fit over the top of your boots. Eye protection and ear protection is mandatory. Gloves for protection from the heat while punching may be useful. A leather apron is encouraged for extra protection. \nTools & Equipment: Bring your favorite hammers with you to class\, one for striking hot metal\, one for striking punches and drifts\, and a sledge for striking if you have one. All other tools will be furnished. \nLunch arrangements: We will take a break at noon for lunch. Bring your own bag lunch or eat out at one of the local establishments. \nTo register: This class fills up fast. Students will be accepted in the order of contact. Email is fine\, but your check for $50 made out to “The Guild of Metalsmiths” is needed to reserve your spot in class. Send your check and your complete contact info to Jim Moenck at the address below: \nJim Moenck\n2078 120th Ave\nDresser\, WI 54009\njrmoenck@yahoo.com \nAcceptance for this class is determined by postmark. \n 
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/make-a-blacksmith-hammer-2017-classisfull/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Drive\, N.W.\, Anoka\, MN\, 55303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:Hammer Making Class 2016-IS FULL!
DESCRIPTION:Instructors: Jim Moenck\, Bob Brown\, Martin Pansch\, Derrick Phillips\, Steven Olivo and Rob Murrray \nThis class will teach you the skills you need to make a hammer.  With this knowledge you will then be able to expand your tool chest with other handled tools.  All handled tools such as top fullers\, punches and flatters start with this same process.  We will begin with a piece of steel\, punch the eye\, shape both striking ends\, heat treat and put the handle on.  You will go home with your own hammer.  There will be an assortment of weights to choose from so that you can make a hammer that fits you and your needs.\nSafety Equipment: The normal safety equipment is required.  Wear cotton clothing\, leather boots above the ankle\, pants that fit over the top of your boots.  Eye protection and ear protection is mandatory.  Gloves for protection from the heat while punching may be useful.  A leather apron is encouraged for extra protection.\nTools & Equipment: Bring your favorite hammers with you to class\, one for striking hot metal\, one for striking punches and drifts\, and a sledge for striking if you have one.  All other tools will be furnished.\\nLunch arrangements: We will take a break at noon for lunch. Bring your own bag lunch or eat out at one of the local establishments.\nTo register: This class fills up fast. Students will be accepted in the order of contact.  Email is fine\, but your check for $50 made out to the Guild of Metalsmiths is needed to reserve your spot in class. Send your check and your complete contact info to Jim Moenck at the address below:\nJim Moenck\n2078 120th Ave\nDresser\, WI  54009\nQuestions: jrmoenck@yahoo.com   Acceptance for this class is determined by postmark.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/hammer-making-class-2016-is-full/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Drive\, N.W.\, Anoka\, MN\, 55303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:Gas Forge Workshop April 2016 is FULL!
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Jim Moenck\nNote: the price may change slightly when the final costs come in.  Steel has not gone up\, and I’m picking up the parts for the burner next week and won’t know the cost of them until I do. Final price will be determined in the March issue of the Forum\, and/or by contact with registered members.\nClass size: 8 max\, 6 minimum. Waiting list after that with priority by receipt of registration\nThis is a one day workshop during which we will make a venturi burner style gas forge. The forge will be a single burner model. The body will be approximately 10″ diameter by 12″ deep\, made from a round steel tube. This forge will be insulated with a 1″ blanket of ceramic fiber\, coated with a cementuous finish by participants at home after the class. Fire brick will be used for the floor and sliding doors on each end\, making it possible to pass the stock through\, to heat the center of a work piece. The forge is fastened to a saddle\, and can  be bolted to a table surface for stability. Most of the fabrication for these forges will be done prior to class by the instructor. This forge is a simple\, economical forge that is easy to transport and fun to use.\nTools and Equipment:  Minimal tooling will be required.  Students will be contacted prior to class if they need to bring any tools.\nSafety Equipment: Safety glasses & ear plugs are mandatory. Other safety equipment includes: a respirator if you have one\, cotton clothing\, gloves\, leather apron\, and leather boots or shoes that come up over your ankle. If you do not have a respirator\, 3M masks will be provided.\nLunch Arrangements: Bring your own lunch\, or eat at a local establishment. There are several spots to eat east of Menards on Hwy 8. There is a microwave in the shop you can use to warm up food if you would like to. Bring your own beverages to stay hydrated during the day (non-alcoholic\, of course).\nTo register: Send name\, address\, phone\, & email to:\nJim Moenck\n2078 120th Ave\nDresser\, WI  54009\nQuestions: Phone 715-483-5054    Email: jrmoenck@yahoo.com\nAcceptance priority is determined by postmark.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/gas-forge-workshop-april-2016-is-full/
LOCATION:Jim Moenck’s Shop\, 2078 120 Ave\, Dresser\, WI\, 54009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Upcoming
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