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November 2020
Toolmaking
Class to cover basic techniques of hardening and tempering in a coal forge, with projects to practice those techniques. We will discuss: Basic Metallurgy of iron and its alloys Heat Treating Tool Steel Classifications Tool Design
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Basic Tongs
Class will cover basic styles of tongs and methods to make them. We will discuss: Shapes of tongs Materials to use for tongs Methods of forging tongs Demonstration of forging basic styles of tongs, with the project to be a set of flat jaw tongs for 1/4" material.
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Forge Welding
Class will cover how to join metal with the use of heat and pressure. We will discuss: The fire Weld preparation Fluxes Different weld configurations Demonstration of different types forging welding with the project to be to weld some rings, and make a chain. Other types of welds can be tried also as time permits.
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Roses
Just in time for Valentine’s Day…The mystery of the rose that never dies. Forge roses from steel,copper, brass, etc. How to form lifelike flowers.
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Advanced Tongs
Various methods for forging tongs with tips and techniques to make reliable and functional tongs. Project: a set of bolt tongs or box jaw tongs
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Hammers & Top Tools
A discussion on hammer design and construction will be followed by making your own hammer. Selecting the steel, how to punch the eye, and shaping and heat treating the faces. Project: approx. 2 lbs. cross peen.
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