Struck Tools Workshop 2015

Struck tools

The day will include: Preparing a punch, a slitting chisel and a drift using approximately 5/8 inch stock. We will fabricate normal length (6 to 8 inches) hand held tools without handles. We will be hand forging as individuals. We will heat treat using oil. Material used will be GM automotive coil spring stock, presumed to be 5160 alloy.
You will need: your pet hammer, a second hammer for striking tools, hearing and eye protection and proper clothing.  A variety of hammers will be available for trials.
This workshop is a valuable opportunity for practical hands on training in the preparation and restoration of tools.  Blacksmiths need basic comfort with techniques for restoring and heat treating struck tools.  We will focus on the use of color and the heating routine used in heat treating.
Students should have completed the Beginning Blacksmithing course or have suitable background experience. Let us know if you are short on physical strength, and we can accommodate you with smaller stock.
For background, go to the meetings and ask those who have participated in the past Jim Scott classes. They are enthusiastic and often offer to help with the workshops.  Jim has offered this training very successfully for many years now. Jim offers this in a one day workshop at the Minnesota School of Horseshoeing on April 11 2015.
Safety Equipment: safety glasses, ear plugs and work gloves are mandatory. Other safety equipment may include: leather apron, cotton clothing, pants, leather shoes.
The stock and expertise is supplied by Jim. Arrangements made by Herb Fick.
To register for this workshop, simply wrap your contact information in a check for $50 written to The Guild of Metalsmiths and forward to:

Herb Fick
519 East Eighth Street
Northfield, MN 55057-2508
Acceptance priority is determined by postmark.