Pipe Tongs Class

Date & Time:  Saturday, January 24, 2026,  8am – 4:30pm  

Location: MN School of Horseshoeing (see map below)

Instructor: Dave Gavin 715-821-9950

Class Champion: Jesse Gavin    715-808-5891    jagavin6273@hotmail.com

Brief Description: This years tongs are what I’m calling pipe tongs. They will hold pipe of nearly any size by one edge vs having one for each size of pipe that you might work with. They will also hold just about any size material.  FYI – these work really well for working on bells once the end has been flared out, as the jaws will reach over and not damage the flaring as you work on the rest of the bell.

Cost: Members $100, non-members $130

Max Class Size:  8  (Minimum 4)

Tools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class: Favorite hammer, ball peen hammer, tongs to hold 3/8” – ½” round, files.

Safety Equipment: Gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing of natural fiber with no cuffs or fraying, and leather boots or shoes.)

Other Equipment:  We will bring belt sander, torch, and specialty tooling to make one of the jaws.

Lunch Arrangements: On your own or local establishments.

Questions? Contact Jesse Gavin with any questions by email: jagavin6273@hotmail.com  or call/text 715-808-5891.

*** Registration acceptance will be in the order submitted, based on the transaction date, and each person will be notified individually.