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Hammer Making for Blacksmithing is a 2 day weekend course designed to teach the basics of hammer making. This course starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. on both days.
BS101 Beginner Blacksmithing is a 2 day weekend course designed to teach the basics of blacksmithing. This course starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. on both days.
Description: Learn basic forge welding techniques and make a small project incorporating forge welds. Forge welding or Fire Welding is a technique for joining two pieces of iron or steel by heating them in a forge and then fusing them together with hammer blows. Class time 9am-5pm each day. PREREQUISITE: BS 101 or equivalent.
BS101 Beginner Blacksmithing is a 2 day weekend course designed to teach the basics of blacksmithing. This course starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. on both days.
BS101 Beginner Blacksmithing is a 5 week night course designed to teach the basics of blacksmithing. This course starts at 6 pm. and ends at95 p.m. on each class day.
In this class, you will learn to forge, heat treat, grind, handle, and finish a camping/utility knife. The knife will be made from 1075 steel and have a wooden handle with a full tang construction. All materials will be provided.
Prerequisites: You must have taken Blacksmithing 101, or have equivalent experience equal to at least 16 hours of forging time.
BS101 Beginner Blacksmithing is a 5 week night course designed to teach the basics of blacksmithing. This course starts at 6 pm. and ends at95 p.m. on each class day.
BS101 Beginner Blacksmithing is a 5 week night course designed to teach the basics of blacksmithing. This course starts at 6 pm. and ends at95 p.m. on each class day.
BS101 Beginner Blacksmithing is a 5 week night course designed to teach the basics of blacksmithing. This course starts at 6 pm. and ends at95 p.m. on each class day.
Learn to Temper High Carbon Steel. The student will make several chisels and punches and then harden or temper them according to their intended use.
BS101 Beginner Blacksmithing is a 5 week night course designed to teach the basics of blacksmithing. This course starts at 6 pm. and ends at95 p.m. on each class day.
BS101 Beginner Blacksmithing is a 2 day weekend course designed to teach the basics of blacksmithing. This course starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. on both days.
The BLACKSMITH GUILD OF CENTRAL MARYLAND Inc. a non-profit, educational corporation, founded in 1986 and incorporated in 1995, is dedicated to preserving and promoting the art and craft of hand forging iron. The Guild is an affiliate of the ARTIST-BLACKSMITH ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA.
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