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April 2016
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…
Find out more »Copper Jewelry-Morning Class 2016
Instructor: Larry Nevin This is the first of two classes to be held on April 9, one in the morning, one in the afternoon. The students in this class will build copper earrings, a bracelet and a pendant as time permits during the class. All materials and tools will be provided. The material is 20 to 24 gauge copper. There is no forging. All the work is bench work hammer forming, shearing, punching and drilling. The class will last approximately…
Find out more »Copper Jewelry-Afternoon Class 2016
Instructor: Larry Nevin This is the second of two classes to be held on April 9, one in the morning, one in the afternoon. The students in this class will build copper earrings, a bracelet and a pendant as time permits during the class. All materials and tools will be provided. The material is 20 to 24 gauge copper. There is no forging. All the work is bench work hammer forming, shearing, punching and drilling. The class will last approximately…
Find out more »April 13 Guild Membership Meeting
The next Guild of Metalsmiths membership meeting will be held at Toll Gas and Welding Supply at 3005 Niagara Ln N in Plymouth MN (map below). Guild member and Toll employee Bryan Steckmann promises that staff will be on hand to show off all their new welding “toys,” as well as having tables of items available for purchase. Plan now to attend this next meeting. Potluck begins at 6:30 pm, followed by the business meeting, show and tell, and then…
Find out more »Gas Forge Workshop April 2016 is FULL!
Instructor: Jim Moenck Note: the price may change slightly when the final costs come in. Steel has not gone up, and I’m picking up the parts for the burner next week and won’t know the cost of them until I do. Final price will be determined in the March issue of the Forum, and/or by contact with registered members. Class size: 8 max, 6 minimum. Waiting list after that with priority by receipt of registration This is a one day…
Find out more »Bronze Pour 2016: Mold Making-cancelled!
Bronze Casting, Pattern, and Mold Making is a 3-part class 1. Saturday, March 26, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Pattern Making Workshop 2. Saturday & Sunday, April 16 & 17, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, Mold Making 3. Saturday April 23, 3:00 pm - Evening: The Pour Instructor: Marty Hicks Class size: 10 We’ll be casting silicon bronze into two-part (cope and drag) sand molds from your pattern. For beginners, a flat-backed clay pattern is recommended. However, if you have…
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