Anvil Tools: What’s Next

Class size: Maximum 8, minimum 5
Instructors: Jim Moenck and Martin Pansch

If you have just finished the Basics Blacksmithing classes, or you are just having trouble getting started making tooling for your anvil, this class is for you. The capable instructors will teach you how to make some hardie tools to use on your own anvil. Since every hardie hole on every anvil is different, it is important to have your hardie tools fit your anvil.

We will start off the class by discussing tooling for your anvil. Then we’ll move into the shop and show you how to make one of the most usefull tools you can own: a hot-cut for your own anvil. Then you will make one for your own anvil.

After you are done with your hot cut, we’ll show you how to make a fullering tool. This will be a simple, yet effective tool for making shoulders, drawing out stock and multiple other uses. Then if we have time, we’ll show you how to make a simple “extra hand” for holding stock that extends from the side of your anvil. This will be a full day’s work for you, so come prepared to do a lot of hammering and have some fun with other blacksmiths.

Tools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class: Since you will be making tooling for own anvil, you will need to bring your own anvil for sizing. If that is not an option, be sure to measure the size of your hardie hole and pritchel hole. Most forging will be done on the School’s anvils unless you prefer to use your own. Bring hammers, flatters, tongs for holding 1-1/4″ round and square stock.

Safety Equipment: Safety glasses & ear plugs are mandatory. Other safety equipment may include gloves, leather apron, cotton clothing, leather boots.

Lunch Arrangements: Bring your own sack lunch, or eat at any one of the several fine eating establishments in the area.

To register for this class, send a check for $45 made out to “Guild of Metalsmiths” to:
Jim Moenck
661 Dorland Rd S
Maplewood, MN 55119
jrmoenck@yahoo.com
651-735-4461