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LLForge is now booking six unique hands-on blacksmithing, bladesmithing, and metalworking experiences! Choose from "Learn-to-Forge" You will learn the basics of forging iron with a coal-fired forge. You'll meet me at my shop, and with a hammer in hand you'll learn the basics of the art of blacksmithing. You will square, taper, twist, bend, scroll, and flatten the metal into your unique wall hook. "Forge a Railroad Spike Knife," You will be using a coal-fired forge, treadl

After 15 months of recovery and a complete rebuild of the shop LLForge is up and running, I hosted my first "Learn to Forge" experince guests on Sunday, 10/22/23. It felt great to be back in the forge. The new set up worked flawlessly. There is some drywall finishing, painting and trim work left that I should be able to get done in the next month or so. We all made wall hooks from 3/8" square stock. Charlie and his son Colt hammered out two nice hooks that they'll remem

Off to a great start, lots left to do. Am hoping to be back in the shop and resume forge experienes by late summer to early fall.

Thank you Mark and Matt you are the best brothers anyone could have. I love you both!

The forms are set. A little back-fill and some sweeping and the prep work is done. Cement trucks are on the way. This is a fifteen yard monolithic pour. I've been waiting impatiently for this one! Here comes the Mud!!!! Poured with a beautiful clean finish. Anchor bolts are set and ready to start framing.

Adding about 16' to the length. The corners are set. I'm waiting for the cement guy to come and form it up and pour. Can't wait to start building.

Duane made a chef's knife with Padauk scales and brass pins with a Kydex sheath. Kris made a hunting knife with Red Palm scales and brass pins with a leather sheath. Fathers Day at the forge. What a great day it was. Book your forge experience today at www.llforge.com/learn-to-forge

Carly and Mark with their just forged wall hooks. This is a great experience for all ages. You will use a coal fired forge to make a unique wall hook. A "hands on" introduction into blacksmithing. You will learn several basic blacksmithing techniques and use a treadle hammer, cross peen hammer and anvil to make a piece that is both beautiful and functional. Book your experience today. www.llforge.com/learn-to-forge

Book your experience today at www.llforge.com/learn-to-forge