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Trial run of a new Forge Experience. "Forge a Steel Rose."
New forge experience at LLForge. Experiential learning
Mike Bailey
Dec 28, 20211 min read
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An upgraded and remodeled shop.
A new cement floor is a huge improvement on the loose trap stone floor. In addition the new corrugated wall covering not only improves the look but adds safety fire protection. I'm very pleased with the new look and am looking forward to having new guests at the forge this upcoming New Year! A new bathroom, gas wall furnace, epoxy coated floor and some better organization makes the shop more inviting and comfortable and functional. This is the leather work station where sh
Mike Bailey
Dec 10, 20211 min read
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RRS Tomahawk, ready to ship
I haven't made one of these for a while. So simple............but yet so hard to get right. Every time I make one I tell myself I'm not going to do any more..........LOL... Sporting my new touch stamp. It's a bit larger than the old one.
Mike Bailey
Nov 26, 20211 min read
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Kate forged a Railroad Spike Knife and made a hand stitched leather sheath.
Kate at the forge. After reaching the correct temperature Kate will go to the treadle hammer to her left and continue forging her Railroad Spike Knife. Kate taking a photo of her just finished work.
Mike Bailey
Nov 26, 20211 min read
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Damon & his son Derrick get away to the forge to make Railroad Spike Knives with leather sheaths.
Damon and his son Derrick hand forged these two knives using the coal fired forge, treadle hammer and other tools of the forge to make these attractive and functional Railroad Spike Knives. Check out the "Forge a Railroad Spike Knife" experiential learning class to create your own! Visit www.llforge.com/learn-to-forge click on the Airbnb logo in the lower left of the calendar of the experience you are interested in. I look forward to seeing you at LLForge! Mike
Mike Bailey
Nov 25, 20211 min read
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Collin with his wife Yin and the tactical knife and sheath he made.
Collin and his wife Yin took some time out to come to the forge and make a knife and sheath.
Mike Bailey
Nov 21, 20211 min read
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I'm a Grandpa. Meet my new grandbaby Isla.
Isla was born Nov 6th. Her proud parents Josh and Morgan
Mike Bailey
Nov 13, 20211 min read
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Dave his son Zack and friend Nick all made beautiful knives at the forge today.
A trifeca of proud knife makers. Dave brought his son Zack and his friend Nick to a day at the forge. They all made beautiful knives with leather sheaths. Book your knife making experience today. Visit www.llforge.com/learn-to-forge
Mike Bailey
Nov 7, 20211 min read
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Amanda's birthday present to her husband Phillip, a day at the forge.
Phillip made a hunting knife with a leather sheath.
Mike Bailey
Nov 7, 20211 min read
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Grandpa treats grandson to a day at the forge.
Gordon brought his grandson MIke to the forge to 'Create a Knife". Mike made himself a nice little hunting knife. MIke with his knife........Great work!!!
Mike Bailey
Nov 7, 20211 min read
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