Handled Struck Tools 1-day Class
Saturday, Dec 7, 2024, 8am to 5pm |
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Location: MN School of Horseshoeing (see map below)
Instructors: Bob Brown, Wayne Olson, the Gavins, Herb Fick, George Auel. Cost: $85 Class size: Max 8, min 6 Class champion: Herb Fick at herb@phyque.com Class Description: The tools made will be punches with a wire handle and chisels with a wire handle. We will offer the option to use treadle hammers supplied by the teaching staff. (Find out if you really need one of these by trying them.) Tools for the treadle hammers will be supplied. Steel supplied will be 5/8 and 3/4 inch round 4140 AN for the punches and chisels. Handles will be fabricated from 1/4 and or 5/16 inch round mild steel. Bring: Power grinders are supplied. Bring your favorite hammers and tongs suitable for the stock if you have them. So far we have never run out of Guild tools to share. Bring your basic safety gear (leather, cotton, gloves, eye and ear protection and safety shoes). The building will be open by 8 am, introductions and coffee will start at 8:30, in the shop by 9 AM. We usually finish just before 5 pm. |
To register: For non-members, Click [HERE] to register.
For Guild members, Click [HERE] to register in Neon under 'Events'.
Alternatively, you can register manually by sending a check written to 'The Guild of Metalsmiths'.
Contact Herb for the mailing address.
****Acceptance will be in the order submitted, based on the transaction date, and each person will be notified individually.
Questions? Email herb@phyque.com