power Forge basics

Wilkur Forge Power Forge Basics sets the foundations for your power forging learning experience with Wilkur Forge and is predominantly a tool-making course.

A variety of forging machines has been established at Wilkur Forge. This unique approach provides a broad training experience in power forging for our course participants. With Wilkur Forge you go home having learnt on more than one kind and make of forging machine.

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Suited to

Those who have experience from working in their own forge and wish to further develop their power forging knowledge.

This course is well-suited to those who have purchased a power hammer and are keen to better understand how to use these machines.

Skill prerequisites

Successful completion of Wilkur Forge’s Hand Forge Intermediate or Intensive courses. If you have undertaken a power forging course elsewhere please contact Wilkur Forge to determine if this course is for you.

Power Forge Basics covers

The operation and use of spring and pneumatic hammers of different types is explored. Single-operator and team forging techniques are explained and demonstrated before you are encouraged to experience using these techniques with the machines.

As it is possible to forge heavier sections with power forging machinery, you will be making tools such as sledge hammer heads, anvil tooling, like hardy cutters and scrolling jigs for large scrolls, as well as larger tongs suited to power forging. You take the tooling you make along the way home to help with your future projects.

Course duration

Running over three consecutive eight-hour days, Wilkur Forge Power Forge Basics courses are scheduled as per the Wilkur Forge Course Calendar.

Workshop facilities

Power Forge Basics runs with two to five participants who will use coke forges and two different power hammers; a  Champion Blower and Forge "Hercules" No. 1, 30kg (65lb) spring hammer and a Bucyrus Erie-branded 50kg (1cwt) single-acting pneumatic hammer. Other workshop tools are used as required in co-operation with fellow participants. There is plenty of room to move and time to ask questions and learn.

Safety gear

You need to provide your own safety glasses and hearing protection. Long cotton drill pants and a long-sleeved cotton drill shirt are required apparel for attending our courses. Leather safety boots must be worn. Wilkur Forge will provide a leather apron for use during the course or you may bring your own.  

Note - synthetic or baggy clothes and non-safety footwear are NOT acceptable apparel to attend Wilkur Forge's courses in due to safety considerations.

Power Forge Basics three-day course cost

$1,350.00 including 10% GST per person.

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Further learning with Wilkur Forge

Wilkur Forge's following Power Forge Intermediate course builds on your forging experience and knowledge.