Cost: $60 per student

Class size: Maximum 5

Class Description: A Betty lamp is a 18th century oil lamp of Germanic origin that could use any number of household oils (fish oil, fat trimmings, bacon grease, etc.) In this class we will be making Betty lamps by cutting, filing, and bending pieces from thin sheet metal. Pieces will be held together by small rivets while we braze the bottom in the coal forge to make it water (oil) tight. The top will include a light hinge. The forging in this class is minimal and light, making rivets and the spine. Some students may not finish the lamp during class time.

Class Champion: Marty Masters (651) 285-8731 mastersmw@hyahoo.com

Tools & Equipment participants should bring to class: A forging hammer, a small (8 oz or so) cross peen, a medium size flat mill file, small/jewelers square files, a hacksaw with fine blade (18 or 24 TPI), small cold chisel, vernier calipers, long flux spoon, borax flux, tongs for 1/8”, center punch, scribe, fine Sharpie. For making small rounds and square holes (1/8” or so) you can either bring a drill and bits or small punches.
If you have a vise with good jaws that you can bring that would be helpful.

Safety Equipment: Safety glasses, ear plugs, natural fiber clothing (nothing that will melt).

Lunch arrangements: Bring your own lunch or eat at one of the local dining establishments.

Special Instructions:  None.