Struck Tools Workshop April 2016 IS FULL!

Instructor: Jim Scott
Class size: 8 max, 5 minimum
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. Students should have completed the Beginning Blacksmithing course or have suitable background experience.
You will need: your pet 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 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 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, go to the February Guild meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 10, and ask those who have participated in 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. Jim offers this in a one day workshop at the Minnesota School of Horseshoeing on April 9 2016.
The stock and expertise is supplied by Jim. Arrangements made by Herb Fick.
To register for this workshop, simply wrap your complete contact information in a check for $50 written to The Guild of Metalsmiths and send to:
Herb Fick
519 East Eighth Street
Northfield, MN 55057-2508
Questions? Contact Herb: herb@phyque.com   507 663 0569   507 649 1611 (cell)
I’ll bring some rolls, we will offer coffee, and lunch is brown bag or local lunch counters.  We ask Jim to travel considerable distance to offer this class. Early registration really helps us plan.
Acceptance priority is determined by postmark.