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Struck Tools Workshop 2017
May 20, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
This advertisement is a feeler. There are competing demands for the day. (Mark Aspery joinery class and Armed Forces day demonstrations in Dundas for starters) The MN School of Horseshoeing is available. Jim Scott may not be available. I (Herb) have been Jim’s apprentice for this class for the past several years and am willing to carry on if Jim cannot make it. This notice does not follow our 3 month class advertising requirements. (That is an apology.) If enough interest is forwarded soon, we will carry on. Do not send money yet.
The day will include:
Prepare a punch, a slitting chisel and a drift using approximately 5/8 inch round stock. We will fabricate normal length (6 to 8 inches) hand held tools without handles. We usually have strikers who offer all kinds of help. We will heat treat using oil. Material used will be GM automotive coil spring stock, presumed to be 5160 alloy. Students should have completed the Beginning blacksmithing course or have suitable background experience.
You will need: your pet forging hammer, a second hammer for striking tools, hearing and eye protection and proper clothing (Tongs if you have them). A variety of hammers will be available for your trial.
This workshop is a valuable opportunity for practical hands-on training in the preparation and restoration of tools. Blacksmiths need basic comfort with techniques used when restoring and heat treating tools. We will focus on the use of color and the basic techniques used in heat treating. Let us know if you are short on physical strength and we will accommodate you with smaller stock and/or striking help.
For background, attend the April 12 membership meeting 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.
To register for this workshop simply forward your interest and complete contact information to:
Herb Fick
519 East Eighth Street Questions?
Northfield, MN 55057-2508 Contact Herb via email at herb@phyque.com
Acceptance priority is determined by postmark (or e-mail message date). I’ll bring some rolls; we will offer coffee. Lunch is brown bag or local lunch counters. Early registration really helps us plan.