THAK Ironworks
August 2020
Crusader Sword Smithing Class – August 10 – August 14
Crusader Sword Smithing Class August 10 - August 14 Learn to make a fully functional sword with Master Blacksmith, Robb Martin (aka – THAK). Students will make a modern Crusader sword from 5160 steel, fully forged & mounted. The aim is to make a fully functional sword. You will be provided with all the tools and safety equipment required to attend the class. Please wear steel-toe footwear and cotton clothing. You will also be required to sign our waiver before…
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Helmet Making Class – September 11 and 12, 2020
Helmet Making Class September 11, 2020 - September 12, 2020 Learn how to make a metal helmet as part of our armour making classes with Master Blacksmith, Robb Martin (aka – THAK). Students will learn to make a basic helmet from predetermined templates distributed in class. You will be provided with all the tools and safety equipment required to attend the class. Please wear steel-toe footwear and cotton clothing. You will also be required to sign our waiver before class…
Find out more »Basic Blacksmithing Class September 17 – September 19
Basic Blacksmithing Class – Tool Making September 17 @ 4:00 pm - September 19 @ 4:30 pm This blacksmithing course is well designed to help the beginner develop good basic techniques. We start with lighting and controlling the fire and hammer control. Students have the opportunity to work on both coal and propane forges. Projects incorporate basic forging techniques allowing students to learn while building fire tools they can keep and use on their forge. These tools include a shovel,…
Find out more »2 Day Knife Forging Class September 25 – September 26
2 Day Knife Forging Class September 25 - September 26, 2020 You will learn from Master Blacksmith, Robb Martin. This 2-day class will take you through Forging, knife geometry, heat treatment and final grind. Students will forge 2 knives ready to take home to continue working on. You will be provided with all the tools and safety equipment required to attend the class. Please wear steel-toe footwear and cotton clothing. You will also be required to sign our waiver before…
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Basic Blacksmithing Class October 8 – October 10, 2020
Basic Blacksmithing Class – Tool Making October 8 @ 4:00 pm - October 10 @ 4:30 pm This blacksmithing course is well designed to help the beginner develop good basic techniques. We start with lighting and controlling the fire and hammer control. Students have the opportunity to work on both coal and propane forges. Projects incorporate basic forging techniques allowing students to learn while building fire tools they can keep and use on their forge. These tools include a shovel,…
Find out more »Intermediate Blacksmithing – October 16 – 17, 2020
Intermediate Blacksmithing - Production Tool Making October 16 - 17 The ability to make your own tools is perhaps the single most defining advantage of blacksmiths over other ancient crafts. Students will make dyes/jigs for the anvil, power hammer and vice to increase productivity and consistency from Master Blacksmith, Robb Martin. Learn how to make blacksmithing tools that you will create and take home. Tools created are used to make intricate work on a production scale level. This course will…
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Basic Axe Smithing Class – November 13 – November 14
Basic Axe Smithing Class February 21 - February 22 You will learn from Master Blacksmith, Robb Martin. Students will forge and heat treat a mono steel axe and drift an opening for a shaped handle made of wood. You will be provided with all the tools and safety equipment required to attend the class. Please wear steel-toe footwear and cotton clothing. You will also be required to sign our waiver before class begins. Students are required to have basic blacksmithing…
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