Knox Makers – Blacksmithing
Cutting Torch 101
Knox Makers - Blacksmithing 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis is the Authorization Class to use the oxy-fuel cutting torch.
We will spend some time going over safety and then move on to operation of a cutting torch. We will cut out some basic shapes as well as learn some other tricks you can use a torch for.
Students should wear natural fiber clothing (jeans, cotton shirts, etc) NO polyester, spandex or "tech" style clothes. Socks and shoes are required, NO sandals or open toes.
If you have own PPE- please bring safety glasses, leather gauntlets, shade 5 cutting goggles/glasses, and a welding shirt/jacket. *If you do not have this yourself do not worry! We will have gear for you to use!*
Power Hammer Authorization – LG25 “Thumper”
Knox Makers - Blacksmithing 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis class introduces you to the latest addition to the blacksmith shop, Thumper, Our 25lb Little Giant PowerHammer! This class will cover operational maintenance, necessary lubrication points, how to swap out dies, things to watch out for on this nearly 80 year old machine, and plenty of forging time to get comfortable with its capabilities.…
Blacksmithing Authorization – Intro to Forging
Knox Makers - Blacksmithing 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis class introduces you to the new blacksmithing zone. We cover propane forge operation, zone safety, basic hand forging, and nail making. At the completion of the class, members will receive a key to access the forge and foundry building. Proper attire is natural fiber clothing such as cotton jeans and T-shirts. Cotton/polyester blend is…
Brazing 201
Knox Makers - Blacksmithing 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis is an advanced torch class for those who have taken Torch 101 and want to learn how to join metal instead of cutting it apart. You MUST have completed Torch 101 or already be very familiar with oxy-fuel torches to take this class.
We will begin by refreshing safety skills and then move to learning to braze! Students will have shared skills building time and learn the fundamentals of joining metal with flame.
Proper attire is natural fiber clothing such as cotton jeans and T-shirts. Cotton/polyester blend is OK but synthetic clothing or other materials that can melt are unsafe. Students may bring their own PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) Cutting lenses and gloves if they have them.. but these are NOT required as we have set ups for you to use
Blacksmithing Authorization – Intro to Forging
Knox Makers - Blacksmithing 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis class introduces you to the new blacksmithing zone. We cover propane forge operation, zone safety, basic hand forging, and nail making. At the completion of the class, members will receive a key to access the forge and foundry building. Proper attire is natural fiber clothing such as cotton jeans and T-shirts. Cotton/polyester blend is…
Blacksmithing Authorization – Intro to Forging
Knox Makers - Blacksmithing 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis class introduces you to the new blacksmithing zone. We cover propane forge operation, zone safety, basic hand forging, and nail making. At the completion of the class, members will receive a key to access the forge and foundry building.
Proper attire is natural fiber clothing such as cotton jeans and T-shirts. Cotton/polyester blend is OK but synthetic clothing or other materials that can melt are unsafe. We have eye protection available but suggest you bring your own if you have them.
Blacksmithing Authorization – Intro to Forging
Knox Makers - Blacksmithing 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis class introduces you to the new blacksmithing zone. We cover propane forge operation, zone safety, basic hand forging, and nail making. At the completion of the class, members will receive a key to access the forge and foundry building.
Proper attire is natural fiber clothing such as cotton jeans and T-shirts. Cotton/polyester blend is OK but synthetic clothing or other materials that can melt are unsafe. We have eye protection available but suggest you bring your own if you have them.
Blacksmithing Authorization – Intro to Forging
Knox Makers - Blacksmithing 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis class introduces you to the new blacksmithing zone. We cover propane forge operation, zone safety, basic hand forging, and nail making. At the completion of the class, members will receive a key to access the forge and foundry building. Proper attire is natural fiber clothing such as cotton jeans and T-shirts. Cotton/polyester blend is…
Cutting Torch 101
Knox Makers - Blacksmithing 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis is the Authorization Class to use the oxy-fuel cutting torch.
We will spend some time going over safety and then move on to operation of a cutting torch. We will cut out some basic shapes as well as learn some other tricks you can use a torch for.
Students should wear natural fiber clothing (jeans, cotton shirts, etc) NO polyester, spandex or "tech" style clothes. Socks and shoes are required, NO sandals or open toes.
If you have own PPE- please bring safety glasses, leather gauntlets, shade 5 cutting goggles/glasses, and a welding shirt/jacket. *If you do not have this yourself do not worry! We will have gear for you to use!*
Blacksmithing Authorization – Intro to Forging
Knox Makers - Blacksmithing 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis class introduces you to the new blacksmithing zone. We cover propane forge operation, zone safety, basic hand forging, and nail making. At the completion of the class, members will receive a key to access the forge and foundry building. Proper attire is natural fiber clothing such as cotton jeans and T-shirts. Cotton/polyester blend is…
Flexo 101 – Intro to Cold Bending
Knox Makers - Blacksmithing 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesIntro to Cold Bending (Flexo).
This is the Authorization using the Hossfeld Standard Model No. 2 Bender in the Blacksmithing Area. PLEASE NOTE: This is not a authorization class for blacksmithing. Access may be restricted unless your already authorized in the blacksmithing zone, or someone else is available to allow access.
We will supply some material to bend.
This class is limited to 6, so each person get enough hands on time to be able to feel comfortable using the Hossfeld bender.
Students should bring their own gloves
The cost is $19.96 for Knox Makers members
Blacksmithing Authorization – Intro to Forging
Knox Makers - Blacksmithing 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis class introduces you to the new blacksmithing zone. We cover propane forge operation, zone safety, basic hand forging, and nail making. At the completion of the class, members will receive a key to access the forge and foundry building.
Proper attire is natural fiber clothing such as cotton jeans and T-shirts. Cotton/polyester blend is OK but synthetic clothing or other materials that can melt are unsafe. We have eye protection available but suggest you bring your own if you have them.
Brazing 201
Knox Makers - Blacksmithing 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis is an advanced torch class for those who have taken Torch 101 and want to learn how to join metal instead of cutting it apart. You MUST have completed Torch 101 or already be very familiar with oxy-fuel torches to take this class.
We will begin by refreshing safety skills and then move to learning to braze! Students will have shared skills building time and learn the fundamentals of joining metal with flame.
Proper attire is natural fiber clothing such as cotton jeans and T-shirts. Cotton/polyester blend is OK but synthetic clothing or other materials that can melt are unsafe. Students may bring their own PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) Cutting lenses and gloves if they have them.. but these are NOT required as we have set ups for you to use
Cutting Torch 101
Knox Makers - Blacksmithing 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis is the Authorization Class to use the oxy-fuel cutting torch.
We will spend some time going over safety and then move on to operation of a cutting torch. We will cut out some basic shapes as well as learn some other tricks you can use a torch for.
Students should wear natural fiber clothing (jeans, cotton shirts, etc) NO polyester, spandex or "tech" style clothes. Socks and shoes are required, NO sandals or open toes.
If you have own PPE- please bring safety glasses, leather gauntlets, shade 5 cutting goggles/glasses, and a welding shirt/jacket. *If you do not have this yourself do not worry! We will have gear for you to use!*
Blacksmithing Authorization – Intro to Forging
Knox Makers - Blacksmithing 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis class introduces you to the new blacksmithing zone. We cover propane forge operation, zone safety, basic hand forging, and nail making. At the completion of the class, members will receive a key to access the forge and foundry building. Proper attire is natural fiber clothing such as cotton jeans and T-shirts. Cotton/polyester blend is…
Blacksmithing Authorization – Intro to Forging
Knox Makers - Blacksmithing 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis class introduces you to the new blacksmithing zone. We cover propane forge operation, zone safety, basic hand forging, and nail making. At the completion of the class, members will receive a key to access the forge and foundry building. Proper attire is natural fiber clothing such as cotton jeans and T-shirts. Cotton/polyester blend is…
Flexo 101 – Intro to Cold Bending
Knox Makers - Blacksmithing 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesIntro to Cold Bending (Flexo).
This is the Authorization using the Hossfeld Standard Model No. 2 Bender in the Blacksmithing Area. PLEASE NOTE: This is not a authorization class for blacksmithing. Access may be restricted unless your already authorized in the blacksmithing zone, or someone else is available to allow access.
We will supply some material to bend.
This class is limited to 6, so each person get enough hands on time to be able to feel comfortable using the Hossfeld bender.
Students should bring their own gloves
The cost is $19.96 for Knox Makers members
Flexo 101 – Intro to Cold Bending
Knox Makers - Blacksmithing 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesIntro to Cold Bending (Flexo).
This is the Authorization using the Hossfeld Standard Model No. 2 Bender in the Blacksmithing Area. PLEASE NOTE: This is not a authorization class for blacksmithing. Access may be restricted unless your already authorized in the blacksmithing zone, or someone else is available to allow access.
We will supply some material to bend.
This class is limited to 6, so each person get enough hands on time to be able to feel comfortable using the Hossfeld bender.
Students should bring their own gloves
The cost is $19.96 for Knox Makers members
Blacksmithing Authorization – Intro to Forging
Knox Makers - Blacksmithing 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis class introduces you to the new blacksmithing zone. We cover propane forge operation, zone safety, basic hand forging, and nail making. At the completion of the class, members will receive a key to access the forge and foundry building.
Proper attire is natural fiber clothing such as cotton jeans and T-shirts. Cotton/polyester blend is OK but synthetic clothing or other materials that can melt are unsafe. We have eye protection available but suggest you bring your own if you have them.
Blacksmithing Authorization – Intro to Forging
Knox Makers - Blacksmithing 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis class introduces you to the new blacksmithing zone. We cover propane forge operation, zone safety, basic hand forging, and nail making. At the completion of the class, members will receive a key to access the forge and foundry building.
Proper attire is natural fiber clothing such as cotton jeans and T-shirts. Cotton/polyester blend is OK but synthetic clothing or other materials that can melt are unsafe. We have eye protection available but suggest you bring your own if you have them.