How to find our shop

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Our Leduc Shop

We have our shop at the Leduc West Antique Society, which is 6 km west of Leduc, Alberta. We are around 25 minutes from Edmonton.

Our shop is among the main building cluster, behind the enterance train tracks.

The address is: 49541 Range Rd 260, Leduc, AB T0C 0V0

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Getting in on shop days

The park gates are normally locked on days without shows, but expect that one of the members will open the main front gates for you by at least 10:00am. If the gate is not open by then, please contact the group facebook chat or contact us to see if the meeting has been cancelled.

What to bring to your first meet

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What to Bring to Get the Most From Your First Meet

Ideas for Simple Projects

If you’re new to blacksmithing, starting with a simple project is a great way to learn the basics. Here are a few beginner-friendly ideas that will help you practice hammer control, tapering, bending, and twisting:

Leaf Keychain – A great way to practice tapering and spreading metal.
S-Hooks – Learn basic bending and scrolling.
J-Hooks – Perfect for wall-mounted hooks and getting comfortable with shaping.
Nail – A fundamental exercise in drawing out and tapering metal.
Fire Poker – A simple but useful tool that teaches twisting and scrolling techniques. (this is a steak turner, but it is similar to a poker)

Things to Bring

To have a successful and safe forging session, be sure to bring the following items: