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Students are given instruction in the use of the coal forge, anvil and accessory tools. Essential techniques developed during the course will include the following:
Drawing, upsetting, punching, hot splitting, fullering, twisting, bending, hot rasping, forge welding, forge brazing, striking with sledge, using trip hammer.
Early class projects will include making of fire tools to be used during the course.
More advanced projects will include the fabrication of steel tools, tongs, utensils, hinges, door latches and scrollwork. Specific instruction is also given in the tempering of students handmade tools.
Lectures are coordinated with the workshop.
Subjects covered include shop layout and practice, tools and their uses, tool acquisition, and cost estimating. basic ferrous metallurgy, patinating and heat treatment practice will be explained. Field trips are integral to the course.
Tools and materials are furnished. Each student has an individual forge, anvil and leg vise.
Students may bring their favorite hammer(s) as an option.
NOTICE
In 2019 and 2020 my Turley-trained journeyman, Taylor Vallot, will be conducting classes.
Frank Turley will be semi-retired, but will occasionally be on hand in the shop, if need be.
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Become part of the Turley Forge legacy (celebrating 50 years in business).
Sign up for one of the 2019 classes and receive a free day of hands-on power hammer instruction at
iron-to-live-with right across the Santa Fe River.
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Enrollment: Each class is limited to five students.
Certificate: A TURLEY FORGE certificate is awarded to graduates of the blacksmithing course. Letters of reference will be furnished on request.
Class Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday
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The curriculum is similar to the three week class, but abbreviated.
Students will receive an introduction to forge welding, metallurgy, scrollwork, and fire tools.
There will probably not be enough time for personal projects.
FILLED classes may have openings due to cancellations. Please call and check.
Location and Accommodations
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2019
Openings still available.
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Three week intensive class at Turley Forge.
Friday 8/10/2018
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Six (6) day introductory class at Turley Forge.
Friday 8/10/2018
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2020
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Six (6) day introductory class at Turley Forge.
Thursday 7/4/2019
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SPECIAL TOOLSMITHING CLASS (2 Weeks)
Tools forged from specialty steels will be hardened and tempered.
Tools will be finished by grinding, sanding, and polishing. Please
consult beforehand if you have a special interest so proper tool steels may be ordered.
This class will be of interest to
Blacksmiths, Farriers, Woodworkers, Fine Metalworkers, Leather Workers, and other artisans.
Thursday 7/4/2019
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Six (6) day introductory class at Turley Forge.
Thursday 7/4/2019
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Three week intensive class at Turley Forge.
Thursday 7/4/2019
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Three week intensive class at Turley Forge.
Thursday 7/4/2019
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Three week intensive class at Turley Forge.
Thursday 7/4/2019
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Three week intensive class at Turley Forge.
Thursday 7/4/2019
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Six (6) day introductory class at Turley Forge.
Thursday 7/4/2019
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