Blacksmith Forge
Hereford's Home of Blacksmiths
With perhaps the most extensive choice of forging equipment and facilities in the county, we'll help you'll get a solid start to any blacksmith project.
Hereford Make has been created to give you an efficient, flexible and cost-effective forging centre where you can bring your designs and ideas to life.
We'll show you how to use our equipment safely and our technicians are always on hand to offer any support and guidance you might need.
Hereford Make is the perfect place to develop your skills, so whether you a complete beginner, working through a balcksmithing course and need extra practice time on a project or an experienced smithy, we're here to help.
Our Equipment
Our forge with welding and fabrication facilities includes:
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3x double hearth forges
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6x 153 kg Swiss-like pattern anvils with stands
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3x leg vices
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gas furnace
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plasma cutter
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linisher
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pillar drill (gear driven)
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power hammer
- propane torch
- belt grinder
- induction heater
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welder MMA MIG
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25 ton hydraulic press
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45 ton hydraulic crop with a selection of punches
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oxy-Acetylene torch
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variety of hand tools
Watch our equipment in action
Forging Press
Our Coal Iron Works 25 tonne Forging Press (22.6 ton) is surprisingly powerful and allows for a massive increase in the size of material forge-able
Power Hammer
Our Tire Power Hammer from Dave Preston, offers a small footprint with outstanding control and surprising power for such a compact machine
Induction Heater
Our Induction Heater provides a faster, more efficient heat process in forging applications by precisely targetting an area with exacting control over the heated area.
One Punch Press
Striking Iron
The perfect place for students & start-ups
If you a student in Blacksmithing and need more forge time to develop your skills or complete a project, then Hereford Make has the equipment you'll need and we're also open evenings and weekends.
And if you're starting up a business and money is tight, our extra value workshop packages can make all the difference in getting you up and running in no time at all.
Try a taster session at Hereford Make
If you're thinking about a career in Blacksmithing or perhaps just wanted to know what's it's like to make something out of metal, then one of our Taster Sessions could be just for you.
We offer taster sessions covering a wide range of different processes, techniques and skills, giving you the opportunity to explore what suits and interests you the most.
Get in touch with us to find out when we're holding our next event
Hereford Make Forge & Studio Hire Offers
Forge and Studio Monthly Access Offer
Our most popular plan is now available to buy as a monthly package and includes full access to all the centres facilities and 'most' if not all the consumables you will need, with access to equipment 7 days-a week.
Forge & Studio
This covers your access to the forge and studio with priority times being 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday but are very welcome to use the centre in the evenings and at weekends. You will also be given your own studio space and storage area.
Consumables
This includes, but not limited to, items used on site such as grinding discs, welding electrodes, plasma cutting contact tips, rivets, split rings, abrasive belts, etc.
Gases
This covers the cost of one gas cylinder each month for welding, the gas furnace and oxy-acetylene. Should need more than one cylinder a month, an additional charge would apply.
To find out more, give us a call on (01432) 271255 and we'll try to make it happen.
and here are a few more offers you might like ...
- if you are looking for something tailor-made, then do please get in touch and let's have a chat -
Evening Access Package
This rental includes access to the studio and forge with priority times being Monday to Friday 6 pm to 9pm. There is an additional charge for consumables and gases that you use.
1/2 Day Access Package
This rental includes access to the studio and forge with priority times being Monday to Friday 9 am to 1 pm or 2pm to 6pm. Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 1pm or 1pm to 4pm. There is an additional charge for consumables and gases that you use.
Full Day Access Package
This rental includes access to the studio and forge with priority times being Mon to Fri 9 am to 6pm. Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 4pm. There is an additional charge for consumables and gases that you use.
Studio Only MONTHLY Access
This rental includes access to the studio for a FULL CALENDAR MONTH with priority times being 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday but are free to come in the evenings and at weekends. You have a studio space to work and store you items.
Group 1/2 Day Access Package
This rental includes access to the studio and forge with priority times being Monday to Friday 9 am to 1 pm or 2pm to 6pm. Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 1pm or 1pm to 4pm. There is an additional charge for consumables and gases that you use.
Maximum XX persons
Community Groups Day Access Package
Specific for Community and non-profit groups, this rental includes access to the studio and forge with priority times being Monday to Friday 9 am to 6pm. Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 4pm. There is an additional charge for consumables and gases that you use.
Maximum XX persons
Other Groups Day Access Package
This rental includes access to the studio and forge with priority times being Monday to Friday 9 am to 6pm. Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 4pm. There is an additional charge for consumables and gases that you use.
Maximum XX persons
Student Academic Year Access Package
Created just for STUDENTS our great value package includes access to the studio and forge with priority times being Monday to Friday 6 pm to 9pm. Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 4pm. through out the academic year. You will of course need to be a student the whole time you are using this offer and will be charged for any consumables and gases you use.
