Introduction to Forge Welding

03/29/2025 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM CT

Admission

  • $80.00

Location

MN School of Horseshoeing
6250 Riverdale Dr NW
Anoka, MN 55303
United States of America

Summary

Learn the basics of forge welding.
Instructor and Class Champion: Gordon Barr

Description

Saturday, March 29, 2025,  9am to 4pm

Location:  MN School of Horseshoeing (see map and directions below).  

Instructor: Gordon Barr

Cost: $80

Class size: Max 8

Class champion: Gordon Barr  

Class Description:  How to manage the fire, forge with and without flux, preparing scarfs on the ends to be welded.
Depending on time available, possible projects include a flux spoon, tripod, chain links, jump weld, leaves and tendrils, basket twist, attaching a hard steel edge to tools.  Basic forging skills needed.

Tools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class:  Favorite hammer and tongs for 3/8 round if you have them.

Safety Equipment: Bring safety glasses and appropriate clothing the usual for forging with coal: safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing of natural fiber with no cuffs or fraying, and leather boots or shoes.
 

Lunch Arrangements:  Bring a lunch and water or dine at local fast food places.

 

*** Registration acceptance will be based on the date of enrollment and will be confirmed by an email. 

Questions? Email Gordon Barr at agbarr@metalsmith.org