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Grab a couple of mates and give Karim a call on 02 6235 5622 to arrange something that does fit with you. Minimum numbers for a custom course depends on the course - 3 for Bladsmithing and Knifemaking, 2 for Damascus, 4 for Father and Son Blacksmithing, 4 for Sharpening. Prices are the same as the other courses. We'll be only too happy to help. |
| Introduction to Damascus (Basic) |
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After an introduction to metallurgy and theory of pattern making, you will begin forge welding a 20 layer billet of 1055 and 15N20 steel, using our hydraulic press. Once fused into a single block and drawn out, it will be cut into three, restacked and welded into a 60 layer billet. This is repeated untill you have a 180 layer billet. The billet will then be cut in half and a different pattern worked into each piece before drawing out the billets to their final shape. They are then ground flat and acid etched to reveal the pattening. The course goes for one day from 9am until 5pm. For starting dates of next courses see the upcoming courses list on the side panel. Cost - $440 (incl GST) It is not necessary to have previous experience in forging for this course. You will keep the billets made for future projects. There is a limit of only two places per course.
Need to bring: Lunch, appropriate clothing and covered footwear
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This is a one day introductory course in making pattern welded (damascus) steel.
Cost includes: Tuition, insurance, materials, use of tools, workshop consumables, safety gear, tea and coffee.
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| Damascus (Advanced) |
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Cost - $880 (incl GST) Some experience in knifemaking or blacksmithing is an advantage for the course. There is a limit of only two places per course. |
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This intensive weekend course is an introduction to Pattern Welded or Damascus steel. You will learn techniques in welding, folding and patterning beautiful and unique steel. We'll be using a hydraulic power press to make the welds and draw down the billets. You will make two billets and two forged blades to keep and finish into knives. The billets will allow you to make a number of other knives in the future either by forging or stock removal.
Tharwa Valley Forge is pleased to offer our propane powered knife making forges. These forges are the same design as used in our courses. Dimensions are 30cm long with a 24cm wide barrel chamber. Custom sizes are available on request. The forges come fully lined with a gas burner and fittings. You just nned to add a gas bottle. It gets up to welding temperature in 10 minutes and has a good reducing atmosphere for forging Damascus. Clean, compact and fast way to forge your own blades.
