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== Introduction to the Blade Smithing workshop==
The Basic Blade Smithing workshop is intended as an introduction to the use of the [[Tools/forge|forge]] and some of the common techniques used to make simple blades by the traditional methods. The workshop takes the form of 2 days, at least a week apart. The first day will be the actual forging process for the blades along with hardening and some of the initial grinding. Then each participant can go off and finish the grinding for their blades separately, since we only have one [[Tools/largelinisher|large linisher]], and the process could easily take several hours per person. Second day, a week or two later will be finalising the grind, making and fitting the handles, surface treatments, sharpening, etching if wanted.
There's going to be a charge of £20 per person (£35 for 1-to-1) to cover cost of standard materials and consumables, premium materials like higher grade steels or fancy timbers for the handles may be available at cost, depending on availability. It would be helpful but not essential if you're already inducted on the [[tools/metalchopsaw|metal chop saw]] ,the [[tools/bandsaw|bandsaw]] and at least one of the welding machines ( I like [[Tools/mig|MIG]] best for this but any will work )
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