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Vanessa was interested in learning some forge techniques and decided that a hinge was what she wanted to make. Starting out with 1/4" X 3" bar stock Vanessa hammered out a robust hinge with a 1/2" pin hammered finish with boiled linseed oil. What a great accomplishment for a half day project!

Tyler & Elise showing off the hand forged wall hooks they have just made. Elise hard at work drawing out the "rat-tail" that will be scrolled and become the hook. Tyler & Elise drove from Owosso to visit the forge. We had a great time and hope to see you both again.

Jaymeson spent two days at the forge making his 1080 steel, yatagan and sheath. 22" overall length with stabilized walnut scales, brass pins and hand sewn custom leather sheath. Jaymeson and his Yatagan Jaymeson spent hours at the grinder shaping and developing a mirror finish. Jaymeson with yatagan in handmade sheath. Jameson made a hand sewn leather sheath for his yatagan. Heat treat and hardening his blade in the sword forge... Jaymeson showed great natural ability and h

Julia & Andy Julia and Andy took a break from stressful city life with a trip to West MIchigan and LLForge. They were naturals in the forge. They are seen showing the hand forged wall hooks they just made at the forge. Julia Julia drawing out and tapering her wall hook. Andy Andy hammering out the tab for the wall mount. Andy Andy checking the heat on his piece, getting ready to hammer out his tab. Julia trying out the treadle hammer to draw out the rat-tail that will form

Patrick & Sarah Patrick Patrick is putting the small scroll on the end of his wall hook. Sahrah drawing out the rat-tail that will be the hook Sarah & Patrick eyeing each other up A smudge of coal dust on the cheek....Should we tell her? Congratulations to a great couple. Best of wishes to you both. It was a pleasure having you at the forge.

Larry and his brother-in-law Robert knock it out of the park at the forge. They used the skills aquired from thier lifetime of hands=on work to easily forge a pair of artfully crafted, hand forged, wall hooks. Robert & Larry Larry October 24, 2019 This was awesome. We had such a good time that we will be back Larry & Robert Larry & Robert at the forge. Larry has his square stock in the forge, heating to draw out the rat-tail. Robert Robert hammering out the tab that he

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Jessen & Susan Susan October 18, 2019 📷 This was a really wonderful experience. We had no idea what to expect, but were ready for a new adventure, and forging was certainly new to both of us. Mike was professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and oh-so helpful. He allowed us to make our own piece of art, but guided us when necessary. He inspired confidence and worked individually with each of our skill sets. He was generous with relating personal stories, as well as teaching us

Patricia surprised her husband Matt with an anniversary gift of a "Learn to Forge" experience. Matt and Patricia, from Westland, MI. celebrated there third wedding anniversary at LLForge. We were joined by Jeanne from MIlwaukee, WI. It was a great day for all of us. Matt & Patricia from Westland, MI Patricia, you were a hoot! So full of energy and enthusiasm you made me smile. Matt putting the twist in his hook Jeanne, Patricia, & Matt

Made from 3/4" square stock and 1 1/2" X 1/2" bar stock. This is one of a set of four brackets for a 2" thick maple bar top.