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SUMMARY:Power Hammer Use with Nathan Robertson 2017-FULL!
DESCRIPTION:Power Hammer Use-‘Pre-pre-conference class’\nClass size: Maximum students:    10\nInstructor: Nathan Robertson\nClass description: Do you want to get the most out of your power hammer? Or are you contemplating getting a power hammer but want to know more about them first? In this class Nathan will be taking students from the basics of driving a power hammer\, both mechanical and air powered\, up to as far as we can get in two days. Students will learn a technique\, make a power hammer tool with that technique\, then use that tool to learn another technique\, etc. Students should go home with new tools in their bucket and new skills in their head. Nathan has extensive time forging under different hammers and has learned from some of the best hammer drivers of our time so whether you are new to power hammers or have used one for years you are sure to learn something new and exciting from Nathan. Please\, no smith’s under 18 years old for this class\nTools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class.  Detailed list of tools will be sent to registered students. Power hammers will be provided.\nSafety Equipment: safety glasses & ear plugs are mandatory. Other safety equipment may include: gloves\, leather apron\, cotton clothing\, leather shoes.\nSpecial Instructions: Limited accommodations available at the Pansch farm. Camping on site also available.\nLunch Arrangements: Either bring your own meals or we will figure out a collective feeding plan.\nTo register for this “Pre-Pre-Conference Class\,” send a check for $230 made out to The Guild of Metalsmiths and your contact info to:\n    Martin Pansch\n    8750 Yale Avenue\n    Young America\, MN 55397\nFor questions\, contact Martin at (612) 599-4762 or blacksmithingyeti@gmail.com\nAcceptance priority for this class is determined by postmark.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/power-hammer-use-with-nathan-robertson-2017-is-full/
LOCATION:Pansch Farm\, 8760 Yale Avenue\, Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tongs Class 2016 IS FULL!
DESCRIPTION:Instructors:  Martin Pansch\, Larry Wasmund\, Rick Wessling\, Marty Masters\, other exciting guest instructors to be determined later.\nMaximum students: 8\, Minimum 4\nTongs\, while deceptively simple looking\, contain a lot of considerations in making them. They should fit the work\, fit your hand\, be long enough but not too long\, sturdy enough but not too heavy\, and constructed in a way that lasts despite heavy use. This class will look at these factors and more as we learn to make tongs using the classic 3-shoulder method. Those with less experience will be encouraged to stick with flat bit tongs but the modifications needed for bolt\, pick up\, box jaw\, etc will be demonstrated and can be tried by the more bold. Students should have already completed the beginner class or equivalent. Techniques involved will include half-face blows\, forging to dimension\, drawing\, punching and riveting. We might play a little with striking for each other. The goal is for students to leave with the knowledge needed to make any tongs they need in the future with little more than a hammer\, anvil\, forge and punch.\nTools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class.  Your favorite blacksmithing hammer\, ¼ to 3/8″ round punch if you have one. Flatters\, sledge hammer\, and hot rasp may also be used but don’t go buy them just for the class.\nSafety Equipment – safety glasses & ear plugs are mandatory. Other safety equipment may include: gloves\, leather apron\, cotton clothing\, leather shoes.\nLunch Arrangements: Bring your own or eat at one of the fine local dining establishments.\nTo register for this class\, send your contact info and a check for $40 made out to “Guild of Metalsmiths” to:\nMartin Pansch\n8750 Yale Avenue\nYoung America\, MN 55397\n(612) 599-4762\nblacksmithingyeti@gmail.com\nAcceptance priority determined by postmark.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/tongs-class-2016-is-full/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Drive\, N.W.\, Anoka\, MN\, 55303\, United States
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SUMMARY:Clock Theory and the Blacksmith 2016
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Susan Wood\nThis class will include a lecture and images on how clock mechanisms are designed and built\, including the influence of the blacksmith in early clocks and tools. We will cover the evolution of escapements from foliot to pendulum to balance wheel. How sources of power influence the mechanism with weights springs fusee and Geneva stops. We will do the math of gear ratios and tooth profiles. There will be a look into time trains\, chime trains\, and strike trains and how they work together. We will look at how early clocks were hand-built\, then the first machines built by blacksmiths that clockmakers used. This will be a 2 to 3 hour class with lots of close up looks at different clocks and much room for questions and inspiration.\nBring: Pen/pencil\, notepad and maybe a calculator.\nSafety Equipment: none required\nRegister: to register for this class\, send a check for $15 made out to\nThe Guild of Metalsmiths to:\nMartin Pansch\n8750 Yale Avenue\nYoung America\, MN 55397\n(612) 599-4762\nblacksmithingyeti@gmail.com
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/clock-theory-and-the-blacksmith-2016/
LOCATION:Jackson Street Roundhouse\, 193 Pennsylvania Avenue East\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Pansch":MAILTO:blacksmithingyeti@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:2016 Fall Conference Sept 16\, 17\, 18
DESCRIPTION:The 2016 Madness Is Coming!\nPlan now to attend our 39th annual Fall Conference to be held at the Little Log House Antique Power Show grounds just south of Hastings\, Minnesota from September 16 through September 18\, 2016. Follow the Google map link below to see the location. \nThe 2016 Guild of Metalsmiths flyer (pdf) is available to download and print to share with those who may be interested. Use the registration form in the brochure to register for the conference. \nWe have contracted with two well-known names in metalsmithing to demonstrate their abilities at our conference. They are Jeff Farmer of Berea\, Kentucky\, and Freddy Rodriquez of Fusagasuga\, Colombia. A pre-conference class with Jeff Farmer as instructor will be held Thursday and Friday\, Sept. 15 and 16. Register for that class here.\n \nJeff Farmer started the art of blacksmithing whlie in junior high school. He graduated from Berea College with a degree in Industrial Arts Education. In 1985 he took over the blacksmith shop at Berea College where he also works in partnership with the Labor Program to forge merchandise for the college craft catalog. \nFreddy Rodriquez is a master metalsmith who studied under Bernard Heer. He now specializes in human\, animal\, and fantasy figures and teaching the techniques he has honed over the years. A member of the Northwest Blacksmith Association\, Freddy has worked in several states\, including California\, South Dakota\, Wisconsin\, and Minnesota. \nOur list of family activities will keep all members of the family busy…\nSpoonhandle Bracelet Class\nMake your own spoon handle bracelet. Limited to the first 10 people to sign up. Paula Wasmund\, instructor. $15 to cover instruction and materials payable to Paula on day of event. Saturday\, 1:00 pm. \nAltoid Tin Repurpose\nLearn fun ways to reuse your Altoid tins! Free class. Instructed by Jesse Gavin. Sunday\, 8:30 am to noon. \nMagnetic art\nDesign and build magnetic/ferrous creations (blacksmith legos!). Free all weekend. \nFound Art\nThe hay wagon out back is always loaded with metal shapes just waiting for the “found art artist” in you to appear and put it all together!!!  You find the parts and do the designing. If you have spare “parts” lying around your abode\, bring them along. There’s always room on the hay wagon for more!\nThen Herb Fick and company will weld whatever you find on the trailer into your art creation.  Open to all ages. Free! All day Saturday. This activity is a favorite. Come and create something wonderful. \nTo register for any of these classes\, contact Sheri Stanaitis at 715-698-2895 or email her at spaco@baldwin-telecom.net \nSpecial Contest Event:\nDesign and create a unique letter opener. Contest is open to all Guild members. Must be made of metal. All entries must be donated to the Saturday auction. Auction price will determine winners. Cash prizes will be awarded.\nFirst Place: $100\nSecond Place: $60\nThird Place: $40 \nConference Events \n\nBring an example of your work to exhibit in the Gallery. This is one of the highlights of the conference. Everyone loves to look. Feel free to bring previously displayed items to show our new members. Gallery items will be registered in and out.\nTailgating is encouraged! From participants we request a donation to the Saturday night auction.\nPLEASE BRING ITEMS FOR THE AUCTION!!! As is our tradition\, we again will hold a live auction on Saturday evening. Please bring items that you have made or things that have fallen from your favor and are destined to become another’s treasure. Please remember that at this auction\, we garner most of our operating capital\, so be generous.\nDuring the day on Saturday\, our silent auction will be held. The silent auction will be oriented mainly toward older tools and materials.\n\nThe Guild of Metalsmiths is fortunate to be able to hold the conference in such charming surroundings. We extend our gratitude to Steve and Sylvia Bauer for the opportunity to hold our event at this location. Thank you! \nTGOM Conference Registration\nFull weekend conference pass:  $35.00 per family\nOne Day Only: $20.00 per family\nRegistration form is available on the brochure here.\nConference Meals-send checks by Sept. 1\nCatered Meal Ticket:  $35.00 per person (all 4 meals) OR\nSaturday lunch: $9\nSaturday dinner: $11\nSunday Breakfast: $9\nSunday Lunch: $11\nPre-conference shirt sales\nEvent T-shirt (S-4XL) size\, $18 each. Color: gun metal.\nEmbroidered denim shirt (S-4XL) $42 each. Long sleeve with embroidered pocket.\nAll shirt orders due by August 22. Send check made out to “The Guild of Metalsmiths” to TGoM\, PO Box 11423\, St. Paul MN 55111. Pick up at the conference. \n2016 “Madness” t-shirt \nFor further information\, late registration options\, or to volunteer\, contact:\nMartin Pansch: 612-599-4762\, blacksmithingyeti@gmail.com\nMark Lockwood\, 763-535-1787\nGrace Sheely\, gracesheely@gmail.com
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/2016-fall-conference-sept-16-17-18/
LOCATION:Pierce County Fairgrounds\, 364 N Maple St.\, Ellsworth\, WI\, 55033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Pansch":MAILTO:blacksmithingyeti@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Boot Scraper Class 2016
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Tom Sander\nClass size: Maximum students: 6    Minimum students: 3 \nIf you have walked around rural Minnesota in the spring you have likely become quite a connoisseur of how different mud sticks to your boots. It is also likely this appreciation has also seen you banned from entering the house prior to shedding pounds of you boot covering muddy goodness. Well your troubles are at an end! In this class Tom Sander will lead students in making boot scrapers. Students can chose from making a free standing scraper with a hand hold (pictured)\, one with stakes to drive into the ground\, or one intended to be anchored into concrete. This is an intermediate skill level class that included punching/drifting\, limiters mortice and tenon joinery\, and being able to forge several pieces to match a drawing (and each other). Striking will be used in this class both for drawing steel and top tool use. This is a two day class but there is room for a few people to stay overnight at the Pansch homestead\, assuming you are okay with cats. Join us for a nice relaxing steel pounding weekend in the country with your Guild friends. \nTo register for this class\, send a check for $110 made out to “Guild of Metalsmiths” to:\nMartin Pansch\n8750 Yale Avenue\nYoung America\, MN 55397\nQuestions: (612) 599-4762\, blacksmithingyeti@gmail.com\nAcceptance priority is determined by postmark.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/boot-scraper-class-2016/
LOCATION:Pansch Farm\, 8760 Yale Avenue\, Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Pansch":MAILTO:blacksmithingyeti@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160618T090000
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SUMMARY:TIG Welding Class 2016 IS FULL!
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Jim Erickson \nTIG (short hand for Gas Tungsten Arc) welding has become the industrial standard when precise\, neat welds are required. You will find it used on everything from bicycle frames to nuclear reactor coils. In this class Jim Ericksen will try to bestow as much of his many year of experience with TIG into a day. After a little bit of basic theory we will jump right into welding coupons of stainless steel using some top-of-the-line equipment. No previous welding experience needed but the number of types of welds we learn will be determined by how fast people pick up on what is being taught (i.e. if you have some relatable experience going in\, you might get further along). Note: The Guild is not responsible for helping you come up with what to tell your significant other about why you HAVE to get a TIG welder after this class. Everything up to that we’ll help with though. \nTo register\, send check for $90 made out to “Guild of Metalsmiths” to:\nMartin Pansch\n8750 Yale Avenue\nYoung America\, MN 55397 \nClass acceptance priority determined by postmark.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/tig-welding-class-2016-is-full/
LOCATION:Pansch Farm\, 8760 Yale Avenue\, Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Pansch":MAILTO:blacksmithingyeti@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Flat Bit Tongs Class April 2016
DESCRIPTION:Instructors:  Martin Pansch\, Larry Wasmund\, Darryl Ponder\, Rob Murray\, Rick Wessling\, Marty Masters\nClass size: Maximum students: 10 Minimum: 5\nTongs\, while deceptively simple looking\, contain a lot of considerations in making them. They should fit the work\, fit your hand\, be long enough but not too long\, sturdy enough but not too heavy\, and constructed in a way that lasts despite heavy use. This class will look at these factors and more as we learn to make tongs using the classic 3-shoulder method. We will be forging flat bit tongs but the majority of the process will transfer to other types (bolt\, pick up\, box jaw\, etc). Students should have already completed the beginner class or equivalent. Techniques involved will include half-face blows\, forging to dimension\, drawing\, punching and riveting. We might play a little with striking for each other and drawing on the power hammer too. The goal is for students to leave with the knowledge needed to make any tongs they need in the future with little more than a hammer\, anvil\, forge and punch. NOTE: This class is on a Sunday\, not Saturday.\nTools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class:  Your favorite blacksmithing hammer\, ¼ to 3/8″ round punch if you have one. Flatters\, sledge hammer\, and hot rasp may also be used but don’t go buy them just for the class.\nSafety Equipment – safety glasses & ear plugs are mandatory. Other safety equipment may include: gloves\, leather apron\, cotton clothing\, leather shoes.\nTo register for this class\, send a check for $40 made out to The Guild of Metalsmiths to:\nMartin Pansch\n8750 Yale Avenue\nYoung America\, MN 55397\nFor questions: 612-599-4762     blacksmithingyeti@gmail.com\nAcceptance priority is determined by postmark.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/flat-bit-tongs-class-april-2016/
LOCATION:Pansch Farm\, 8760 Yale Avenue\, Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Pansch":MAILTO:blacksmithingyeti@gmail.com
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