power Forge intermediate

Wilkur Forge Power Forge Intermediate is a mid-level tool-making course, which expands on your power forging learning experience with Wilkur Forge. 

Power Forge Intermediate is mainly aimed at those who want to tool up their hammer to make their forging more efficient.

Suited to

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

Skill prerequisites

Successful completion of Wilkur Forge’s Power Forge Basic course.  If you have undertaken a power forging course elsewhere please contact Wilkur Forge to determine if this course is for you.

Power Forge Intermediate covers

Forging techniques using predominantly pneumatic power hammers are explained and demonstrated. You are then encouraged to experience using these techniques. Use of hammer tooling is explored in detail.

Working singly, in pairs or in threes course participants experience using different hammer tooling under the forging machines.

Generation of two and three-way forgings is undertaken with the hammers. Tools such as sharp-edged blocks, convex and concave formers, stakes and bickerns are made, complete with surface finishing and heat treatments. These projects are to highlight how power forging can move material in different ways. The finishing techniques involve free-hand belt linishing and polishing. You take the tooling you make home along the way to help with your future projects.

Course duration 

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

Workshop facilities

Power Forge Intermediate 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-action 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 Intermediate three-day course cost

$1,350.00 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.