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Klaus at WorkKlaus Duebbert teaches a variety of courses and gives seminars in the ART of blacksmithing, adobe brick making, and other topics. He is also available for lectures, demonstrations for schools and historical groups. Valley Forge builds custom railings, gates and fencing. Designs are limitless as all parts are crafted here in the shop. Discuss your ironwork ideas with the metal artisan at the blacksmith shop. The below photos are examples of Klaus at work on his assorted projects, and some of the things he makes.
Bloomery for Refining OreA Bloomery made by members of the Valley Forge at the 2000 CBA Spring Conference, which was held at the Discovery Museum. A bloomery is a traditional way to refine iron ore into charcoal iron. This product is also known as wrought iron, bloomery iron, or sponge iron.
Forging of a Great SwordMaking a sword is an involved process that takes repeated folding and welding. These pictures show only a small amount of the work done.
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Restoring a CannonKlaus restored this cannon for the San Gabrial Mission in California. The barrel was made at the Krupp foundry in the 19th century and weighs over 500 pounds.
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