power Forge intensive

Interested in doing some courses with Wilkur Forge but find you are time poor?

Keen to immerse yourself in forging and pick up as much knowledge and as many skills as you can in a short time?  

A variety of forging hammers of different types and manufacturers has been established at Wilkur Forge. This unique approach provides a broad training experience in power forging for Power Forge Intensive course participants. With Wilkur Forge you go home having learnt on more than one kind and make of power hammer.

Suited to

Those who have experience from working in their own forge and wish to further develop their forging knowledge with an immersive course.

This course is for those who have purchased a power hammer and are keen to understand how to use these machines safely and efficiently.

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 us so we can determine if this course is for you.

However, you must be aware our Power Forge Intensive is intensive by name and by nature. There is a lot of forging involved so you will need to be prepared to handle the activity. Wilkur Forge will provide you with some simple preparations you can do to ensure you are ready to undertake Power Forge Intensive.

Course duration

Power Forge Intensive streamlines the Wilkur Forge Power Forge Basic and Intermediate courses into one, intensive course.

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

Please note - Power Forge Intensive does NOT include Power Forge Advanced.

Workshop facilities

Power Forge Intensive 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 Intensive five-day course cost

$2,250.00 including 10% GST per person.

Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions page for further information.  

Further learning with Wilkur Forge

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