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Thomas Powers - Yes sorry I should have been more specific with my process, i am not looking to forge out the final shape of the thing like I made it sound. I will look into those resources I really appreciate it, thanks.

Sly - You are correct it would not be that difficult to just buy a piece of raw stock and go from there, but I was looking for more of having her and I forge it together. She is such an awesome go-getter and interested in machining, forging, you name it. I would like this to be a new experience we get to do together and make something meaningful as well, thanks.

Mikedmck - Thanks, yeah I think this will be a fun experience at any rate and would like to do it with the guidance of someone who has worked around a forge longer than she or I have.

Thanks for the reply from each of you, this has helped I do appreciate it, cheers!

The goal here is to find if there are networks in Minnesota/ Midwest that do this, currently I am not so concerned with the logistics of this being a skill that is honed and built over years. The goal here is not to really learn to master skills with forge welding these steels or become a master blacksmith but rather to make connections.

What does PW mean in this instance? And the goal is to forge a blank where I can then come and do all the cutting, turning, and finishing in my home shop.

Hey all,

This is my first post on this forum and I am looking for some advice.

I know that my fiance and I want to forge my wedding ring together from Damascus steel using 1095 and 15N20. I have done no forge work before and would like to get connected to some resources in Minnesota. Does anyone know of any forging groups/ clubs/ random groups of cool forging people/ makers that meet up and just get after it in the great state of MN?

I am looking into making a small forge to do some simple heat treating of high carbon steels but do not have the capacity to look into buying an anvil and larger forge.

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