Box Tongs Class August 2017-IS CANCELLED!

Box Tongs Class

Max students: 9, Minimum students: 5
Instructors: Larry Wasmund and others
This class will teach those in attendance how to make a box style tongs. A box type tong gives you the most control in holding rectangular stock.  We will be starting with ½ x 5/8 stock and making a tongs to hold a 1/2x 1 inch stock. There will be substantial amounts of drawing out on the reins and bit of this tongs. The students should have the dexterity for forging heavier stock. Students must know how to direct the movement steel with a cross peen, drawing out, and riveting. Everyone will go home with a functioning tool.
Tools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class: Bring your favorite hammer and a file   
Safety Equipment: Cotton clothing, gloves, hearing protection, safety glasses.
Lunch Arrangements: Bring a bagged lunch or travel to Cleveland
If you have questions about this class, contact Larry Wasmund at 507 469-0205 or poundedtreasures@gmail.com.
To register for this class, send a check made out to Guild of Metalsmiths for $65 to:
    Larry Wasmund
    28275 464th St
    Cleveland MN 56017  
Acceptance priority for this class is determined by postmark.