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Please review the information on this page, in particular the Safety section. | Please review the information on this page, in particular the Safety section. | ||
Please bring your own materials, as there is no guarantee there will be any available. | Please bring your own materials, as there is no guarantee there will be any available. [https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-2-in-x-36-in-Plain-Steel-Round-Rod-802457/204273960 Steel rods] or [https://www.homedepot.com/p/1-2-in-x-2-ft-4-Rebar-05152/202094274 rebar] (uncoated) are inexpensive and available at the nearby Home Depot. | ||
=== What will be covered === | === What will be covered === | ||
* Learning how to | * Learning how to safely light, adjust gas flow and shut off the Gas forges. | ||
* Preparing your work area, ventilation and cleanup. | * Preparing your work area, ventilation and cleanup. | ||
* Hand and Anvil | * Hand Tools (Hammer, Tongs, etc.) and Anvil overview. | ||
* Hammer control to | * Basic Hammer control to prevent damage to the anvil. | ||
* Safely handling hot metal. | * Safely handling hot metal. | ||
* Use of Induction Heater (By request). | * Use of Induction Heater (By request). | ||
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=== Gas Cost Contribution === | === Gas Cost Contribution === | ||
If you use the shop tank you are required to pay for your gas | If you use the shop tank you are required to pay for your propane gas. Recommended contribution is about '''$5/hour''' of forge use. | ||
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This may change in the future after we research the cost of running. | This may change in the future after we research the cost of running. | ||
