Went to a hammer forging class this past weekend and walked away with not only fantastic information and instruction on blacksmithing, but made myself a awesome hammer and hot cut tool. I can't thank Mark Ling enough for sharing his knowledge. He's a fantastic young man and excellent smith!

That is pretty freaking cool. Am always amazed at what folks can make out of a chunk of metal and fire

More intrigued by this forging class.

Awesome hammer though.

Link??

Marksmetalworks02@gmail.com
I had the privilege of being the last person to forge in his old shop. Maybe you can be first in the new one!

This is very badass. Well done

That is impressive. I wish I had skill like that.

One on one classes?

That's awesome. I visited two forges in the last few months, Bloodroot Blades and Hoffman Blacksmithing, but they wouldn't let me get close to hammering out anything! I'd be interested in a class like this. Very cool.

Lotsa DIY help on YouTube

LoudestWHOOP! said:

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One on one classes?

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Yes one on one instruction. Mark will hold the top tools and direct as you strike with a sledge. In between the whack whack there is plenty of time for yack yack and discussion about what is going on and why.

Most of us have an interest in at least occasionally getting hammered.

For those in the Dallas area ... (forgive the formatting )

https://alt.brookhavencollege.edu/asp/course-schedules/non-credit/arts_academy.aspx

Blacksmithing
BLACKSMITHING, INTRODUCTION
Learn the basics of blacksmithing and forging your own tools. You will learn both art and skill while utilizing old and new techniques to move heated metal into new and exciting shapes using a hammer and anvil. Making basic tools for your own use will be included in this class.
Supplies: An anvil and forge are available for in-class use only. Students must provide their own tools and steel for projects. A list of needed tools, steel stock and suppliers will be discussed at the first class meeting.


BLACKSMITHING, INTERMEDIATE
Prerequisites: Blacksmithing: Introduction, or permission of the instructor.
This course is a continuation of the introduction to blacksmithing. We will cover more advanced techniques for making tools including jigs and hammer heads. The skills learned in this class will help prepare students for working in metal-related jobs or other projects.
Supplies: An anvil and forge are available for in-class use only. Students must provide their own tools and steel for projects. A list of needed tools, steel stock and suppliers will be discussed at the first class meeting.


BLACKSMITHING, ADVANCED, PART I
Prerequisites: Blacksmithing: Intermediate, or permission of the instructor.
This blacksmithing course focuses on how to lay out projects to create them from start to finish. Students will learn advanced fabrication and blacksmithing techniques used in today's metalworking market utilizing the tools and skills learned in the previous courses.
Supplies: An anvil and forge are available for in-class use only. Students must provide their own tools and steel for projects. A list of needed tools, steel stock and suppliers will be discussed at the first class meeting.


BLACKSMITHING, ADVANCED, PART II
Prerequisites: Blacksmithing: Advanced, Part I or permission of the instructor.
This course focuses on the artistic aspects of blacksmithing. Using the tools and skills acquired in the previous blacksmithing courses, students will create specific projects related to modern ironworking and fabrication-related jobs. This is a repeatable course with a rotating curriculum. Each semester will focus on different aspects of the blacksmithing and iron-working industry.
Supplies: An anvil and forge are available for in-class use only. Students must provide their own tools and steel for projects. A list of needed tools, steel stock and suppliers will be discussed at the first class meeting.

https://instagr.am/p/Bvpm9n0Bt1k

Wish I had more time to spend at the anvil.