MEMBERS ONLY: Intro to Using IRM Forges
Iron Range Makerspace (IRM) members are invited to
attend this FREE session on learning to safely use the
propane forge and anvil. Students will heat, hammer, and
twist metal to make a paper towel holder or a decorative
hook using square stock iron. The instructors will show
students how to hammer without tiring.
Bring a closed lid bottle of water. Wear closed toe shoes,
long pants and sleeves, cotton clothing only (no
synthetics). Leather aprons are best but optional. This 3
hour class will be held indoors.
* Maximum 8 students
(age 12-16 may need to be accompanied by adult)
** Registration required: www.ironrangemakerspace.com
*** FREE for IRM members
**** Jerry Rengo, instructor, assisted by Caleb Thom
Make a Sterling Silver Ring
Students will choose a designed piece of sterling silver then
use provided tools to determine the ring size, cut it to
length, shape the fit; then solder, file, and sand until the
ring joint is smooth. Each ring will be filed and buffed to a
good fit.
Cotton clothing is preferred as we will be working with
flames. This will be a four-hour class to be held indoors.
* No refunds, materials included.
** Maximum 4 students (age 12-16 may need to be
accompanied by adult)
*** Registration required: www.ironrangemakerspace.com
**** $110 per person
***** Jerry Rengo will be the instructor
March 9th Saturday 1-5pm
MEMBERS ONLY: Intro to Using Woodshop
Iron Range Makerspace (IRM) members are invited to
attend this FREE session on learning to safely use the
machines in the woodshop. Cut a board to length, sand it,
and router the edges using the table saw, chop saw,
sander, shaper, planer, and drill press to make a paper
towel holder or a wooden plaque. Optional stain will be
available.
Bring a closed lid bottle of water. Wear closed toe shoes,
old clothes, but not loose, baggy clothes. This 3 hour
class will be held indoors.
* Maximum 8 students
(age 12-16 may need to be accompanied by adult)
** Registration required: www.ironrangemakerspace.com
*** FREE for IRM members
**** Jerry Rengo, instructor, assisted by Tye or Caleb
Basic Blacksmithing – camp axe
Learn to blacksmith using a railroad spike. One end will be shaped like a hammer. We will drift an eye into the middle to attach a wooden handle (not provided), then we will forge the blade out of narrow end of the spike. After shaping, the sides will be ground, the edge tapered, the tool heat treated and tempered. The final step is sharpening the edge.
Bring a bag lunch & closed lid bottle of water. Wear closed toe shoes, long pants and sleeves, cotton clothing only (no synthetics-even shoes). Leather aprons are best but optional. This class will be held indoors.
April 6th Saturday Basic Blacksmithing – Camp Axe 11:30-7:00 pm
* No refunds, materials included.
** Minimum 4, maximum 8 students
(age 12-16 may need to be accompanied by adult)
*** Registration required: www.ironrangemakerspace.com
**** $200 per person (IRM members reimbursed $40 after class)
***** Jerry Rengo, instructor, assisted by Caleb Thom