2014 Struck Tools Workshop

This class is now full as of March 23, 2014!

This class is limited to 8 students. The day will include: preparing a punch, a slitting chisel, and a drift. These are 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. 

Many of the Guild members have participated in the beginning blacksmith classes. I (Herb) believe a valuable opportunity for follow-on training is 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. For background, go to the meetings and ask those who have participated in the past Jim Scott classes. They will be quite enthusiastic.

Jim Scott will offer this comfort in a one day workshop at the Minnesota School of Horseshoeing on April 12 2014. The stock and expertise are supplied by Jim. Arrangements made by Herb Fick.

Please wrap your contact information in a check for $50 written to The Guild of Metalsmiths. Send the package to:

Herb Fick
519 East Eighth Street
Northfield, MN 55057-2508

Contact Herb:
herb@phyque.com
507 663 0569
507 649 1611 (cell)

Acceptance priority for this class is determined by postmark. Because we ask Jim Scott to travel considerable distance to offer this class, early registration is encouraged.