Come make a Viking Belt Ax with a decorative functional wood handle. We will forge weld the ax blade and study traditional forging/heat treatment. This class is designed to be challenging to the intermediate and advanced blacksmith/bladesmith.
Learn the basic tools and techniques used in AX forging and handle work in this class. Some attention will be given to various Viking carving motifs used to decorate the wood handle. We will explore different types of processes used to produce functional historic axes such as the pole, tomahawk/throwing and boarding ax.
Prerequisites: Basic Iron forging 1 and 2 and Tool forging.
Supplies: Bring to class a favorite hammer if you have one, pair of leather work gloves, safety glasses, comfortable leather work-shoes or boots (no sandals), cotton jeans or pants (no sweats or cuffed pants), note taking materials, water bottle and bag lunch. You will be getting dirty so dress appropriately.
Location: Blacksmithing Studio
Days: Friday, Saturday: June 23, 24, 30; 10am - 4pm ;
Class ID: 223241160
Class Price: $165
Member Price: $140
Materials Fee: $35