https://www.churchmouseforge.com/shipping-returns daily 0.75 2020-01-21 https://www.churchmouseforge.com/about daily 0.75 2025-05-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58fc4e849de4bb2fd73dc16c/b804e3b5-f451-49c8-a046-77c5865aecf4/Striker.jpg About the Forge - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58fc4e849de4bb2fd73dc16c/1499038553110-SBKAQXV5E20RIZIOA02O/image-asset.jpeg About the Forge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58fc4e849de4bb2fd73dc16c/8300aa1c-bad9-4b4b-b4b5-a1cf598bf496/Nik.jpg About the Forge - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58fc4e849de4bb2fd73dc16c/1499038553110-SBKAQXV5E20RIZIOA02O/image-asset.jpeg About the Forge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58fc4e849de4bb2fd73dc16c/8300aa1c-bad9-4b4b-b4b5-a1cf598bf496/Nik.jpg About the Forge - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58fc4e849de4bb2fd73dc16c/b804e3b5-f451-49c8-a046-77c5865aecf4/Striker.jpg About the Forge - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.churchmouseforge.com/privacy-policy daily 0.75 2018-03-08 https://www.churchmouseforge.com/contact daily 0.75 2022-12-19 https://www.churchmouseforge.com/home-1 daily 1.0 2025-09-25 https://www.churchmouseforge.com/take-a-class daily 0.75 2025-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58fc4e849de4bb2fd73dc16c/1714591837621-R6W0CQCLYFQHZG89WYM8/20240501_140927.jpg Take a Class - Intermediate Blacksmithing: Tongs This workshop is hands-on tool making which requires some basic blacksmithing experience. During this workshop, we will look at the range of tong functionality, best design practices, and methods of production. We will make at least one pair of tongs, with the possibility of additional pairs as time allows. This class will prioritize the safety of metalworking, good forging technique, and general best practices when in the blacksmith shop. CLICK HERE TO BOOK NOW CLICK HERE TO REQUEST A DAY/TIME https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58fc4e849de4bb2fd73dc16c/8e40bbe3-fc01-4130-9af7-a374326bd89f/20250403_155117.jpg Take a Class - Open Shop Hours: Saturday Afternoon CLICK HERE TO BOOK NOW https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58fc4e849de4bb2fd73dc16c/1716947624769-3IA3SHHSX52B4LSJP0FS/20240528_163638.jpg Take a Class - Intro to Knife Making: Stock Removal This workshop provides an introduction to stock removal knife making. Starting with 1084 flat bar stock, participants will use various tools to shape the steel. The process includes cutting the profile, grinding rough bevels, heat treating, finishing grinding, and sharpening. Beyond bladesmithing skills, there will also be attention to safety protocols and best practices in a blacksmith shop. The project for the workshop is a drop point knife with a hardwood scales secured with brass pins. CLICK HERE TO BOOK NOW CLICK HERE TO REQUEST A DAY/TIME https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58fc4e849de4bb2fd73dc16c/1712598289819-3FC6HVZ69FT9OVNMVVLT/20230316_135734+%282%29.jpg Take a Class - Intro to Blacksmithing: Bottle Opener This workshop is a hands-on introduction to the craft of blacksmithing. The project is a sturdy bottle opener, forged from solid steel. This workshop is designed for the absolute beginner, and no metalworking experience is needed. You will learn how to forge red-hot steel with a hammer and anvil. We will also look at hot cutting, hole punching, and texturing tools. 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The project is a sturdy bottle opener, forged from solid steel. This workshop is designed for the absolute beginner, and no metalworking experience is needed. You will learn how to forge red-hot steel with a hammer and anvil. We will also look at hot cutting, hole punching, and texturing tools. This class will prioritize the safety of metalworking, good forging technique, and general best practices when in the blacksmith shop. CLICK HERE TO BOOK NOW CLICK HERE TO REQUEST A DAY/TIME https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58fc4e849de4bb2fd73dc16c/1c1cad64-f008-46f5-8c3b-630cb8cf8ba7/20241126_154912.jpg Take a Class - Intro to Axe Making: Railroad Spike Tomahawk This workshop is an introduction to axe making, forging a tomahawk. Starting with a new railroad spike, we will use a hammer and anvil for the majority of the work, forging the steel close to the final shape. After forging we will grind rough bevels, discuss heat treatment, finish grind, and sharpen. 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