Railroad Spike Knife Making
$160.00
Have you ever wanted to make a railroad spike knife? Here is your chance! We will forge out, shape, and taper the spike into a knife then twist the handle to make it more comfortable. The knife needs to cool, so if needed, time will be available Sunday, 1:00-4:00 pm, to grind & sharpen the knife. We will temper and heat treat the knife.
Bring a bag lunch & closed lid bottle of water. Closed toe shoes, long pants and sleeves, cotton clothing only (no synthetics). Leather aprons are best but optional. This class will be held indoors.
* No refunds, materials included.
** Minimum 4, maximum 8
(age 12-16 may need to be accompanied by adult)
*** Registration required: www.ironrangemakerspace.com
**** $160 per person ($140 for IRM members)
***** Jerry Rengo, instructor, assisted by Bob Johnson
February 26, Saturday, 11:30 am to 7:00 pm
Forge Welding into Knife Blade Making
$160.00
Make a simple Norwegian style working knife at the Iron Range Makerspace (IRM).
Forge weld ¼ inch square rods together then test the welds. After that, we will forge weld three pieces of steel: two pieces of 15N20 and one piece of 01 tool steel to form a knife blade. Next, we will taper the knife into shape. This is referred to as a “sandwich style” blade. Each student will leave with a finished blade without a handle.
Bring a bag lunch & closed lid bottle of water. Closed toe shoes, long pants and sleeves, cotton clothing only (no synthetics). Leather aprons are best but optional. This class will be held indoors.
* No refunds, materials included.
** Minimum 4, maximum 8
(age 12-16 may need to be accompanied by adult)
*** Registration required: www.ironrangemakerspace.com **** $160 per person ($140 for IRM members)
***** Jerry Rengo, instructor, assisted by Bob Johnson
January 22, Saturday, 11:30 am to 7:00 pm
MEMBERS ONLY: Intro to Using IRM Forges
$0.00
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 10
(age 12-16 may need to be accompanied by adult)
** Registration required: www.ironrangemakerspace.com
*** FREE for IRM members
**** Jerry Rengo, instructor, assisted by Bob Johnson
Friday, January 28, 2-5:00 pm
Friday, February 18, 2-5:00 pm
MEMBERS ONLY: Intro to Using Woodshop
$0.00
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
(age 12-16 may need to be accompanied by adult)
** Registration required: www.ironrangemakerspace.com
*** FREE for IRM members
**** Bob Johnson, instructor, assisted by Jerry Rengo
Friday, January 7, 2-5:00 pm
Friday, February 4, 2-5:00 pm