Updated Tuesday, February 15, 2005

The Guild of Metalsmiths

Education Page

"Scouting" One of our members has been registered
as a merit badge counselor in metalsmithing.
If you would like to know more about this
contact Mr. Richard Herman at TheScout@metalsmith.org

The Guild has many learning opportunities available. Our bimonthly meetings usually include demonstrations; we have hands on training workshops; conferences bring in demonstrators from all over the country; and somtimes we just get together in small groups for an educational party, byoh (bring your own hammer). These are listed under Guild Activities or just follow the links below.

Conferences , Workshops , Meetings , Hammerins

Tools and Tooling

The April 1998 Guild meeting was about special tools and tooling. We took pictures of all the gems that were shared. They can be seen here .

Another tool that has been a favorite is a center finding jig which can be used for scribing center lines. Here is a picture of one.

Net Notes:

advice gleaned from theForge and ArtMetal maillists

Tumblers, a labor saving way to finish small parts
A new control scheme for the Kinyon air hammer
An old recipe for chemically etching/resharpening files
Using a xerox or laser printer to make masks/patterns for metal etching. An article by Karen Christians of Woburn, Ma.

Pete Stanaitis has compiled an Index of educational articles in the "Metalsmith"

Mayer Little Giant Hammers

Visit Pete's Hammer collection and learn how to identify the various style hammers that were produced. This article courtesy of Pete Stanaitis

A short discussion on ring rollers ******
Pete Stanatis tells us about a tooling mount for a treadle hammer .

A visit to Don Hammers body shop and a demonstration of his English wheel .

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One very interesting option for those interested in learning more about metalworking is to join a maillist discussion group .

These forums cover a wide range of material. There are several lists that deal with Metal. Ranging from Jewelry, to Knives, to general blacksmithing, to Art, and casting, molds, tools, equipment, . . . Sign on, listen a while, and Pop em a polite question with a short introduction to yourself. You may be surprised at the response. For more info, click on " join a maillist discussion group

Projects you might build,

a growing page of lessons and step by step illustrated projects that may give you even better ideas.

Click Here

Materials and techniques you may find useful

Suggestions gleaned from our members and others. "Click Here"

Books on blacksmithing

A List , maintenance courtesy of NTBA (North Texas Blacksmith Association)

Schools

Title:	Description:
Worcester Center for Crafts	Founded in 1856, one of the country's oldest craft schools. Hands-on studio courses offered in enameling, glass, metals,many other media as well. Two galleries feature changing exhibitions.Full-time professional certificate program in metals, wood, fibers,and ceramics.
School for jewelry home page
John C. Campbell School	Information on the John C Campbell School in Brasstown, NC

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