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Forge: Blacksmithing a Bench Chisel

Come to the forge and learn to create your own bench chisel with hammer, forge, and anvil!

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Forge: Blacksmithing a Bench Chisel

Forge: Blacksmithing a Bench Chisel

Come to the forge and learn to create your own bench chisel with hammer, forge, and anvil!

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Italian-trained Yori, your instructor, says his favorite tools are the ones he’s made for himself. In this case, it’s the bench chisel that he keeps on the bench as his go-to tool for dozens of odd jobs. Come to the forge and learn to create your own chisel with hammer, forge, and anvil. The only thing better than making your own tools is taking them home and using them for years to come.

You’ll be provided with a prefabricated handle that's about 80% complete, and learn to shape the chisel at the forge with hammer and tongs. Then you’ll learn how to harden the steel, properly temper it by “running the colors,” and finally sharpen your chisel to a keen edge. This is a course packed with loads of information and hands-on fun!

Details

All of BARN's forge events are held in open-air, unconditioned spaces. Please dress accordingly.

Details

A $25 materials fee, included in the class price, covers everything you'll need.

Class Policies

  • All of BARN's Forge events are held in open-air, unconditioned spaces. Please dress accordingly.
  • Wear natural fiber clothing only (no synthetics that could burn your skin).
  • Wear sturdy boots or shoes with closed toes and heels. Sandals are not permitted.
  • Ages 14 and up are welcome.
Instructor
Yori Seeger

Yori is a sculptor and a blacksmith who trained in Florence, Italy, and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the San Francisco Art Institute. He cofounded an art school called Visual Philosophy where he created and taught the curriculum for both blacksmithing and sculpting programs. He has worked in sculpture studios, foundries, and blacksmith shops for 20-plus years. He specializes in large-scale, figurative sculpture; ornamental ironwork; and forging woodworking tools. He's also very passionate about teaching these trades and traditions. View Yori's work at https://www.yoriseeger.com.

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