 Tool Holding Tongs Instructor: Dave Gavin
Price of Class: Member: $100, Non-Member: $130
Class size: Maximum students: 8 Minimum students: 4
Class Description:
This is an “intermediate level” class. In this class you will make a set of tongs that will hold a specific size of tools. This could either be a square index that will be forged into the tool or a round section of smaller diameter than the parent tool. These tongs come in very handy when working under a treadle hammer or power hammer – it allows you to use very short tools and still be able to adjust the tool in the tongs as needed to align with what you are making. We will have some stock tool material that you can square up to match your tongs to. This is a two for one class – you will get to make the tongs and a tool (your choice of tool – punch, chisel, flatter, butcher, etc. – heat treating of the tool can be done if there is time, but students should expect to heat treat the tool outside of the class)
Tools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class: Favorite forging hammer, tongs to hold odd shapes, tongs to hold 3/8” – ½” round stock, hand files.
Safety Equipment: the usual for forging with coal: gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing of natural fiber with no cuffs or fraying, and leather boots or shoes.
Lunch arrangements: Bring your own lunch or visit local restaurants.
Register for this class:
To register online go to The Guild of Metalsmiths website, https://www.metalsmith.org/education
To pay by check, email the class organizer to reserve your place in the class and receive additional information on to where to mail the check.
Minors (under 18) must have a parent present. Minors under 14 need one adult per child. There will be no sharing of forges.
Acceptance will be in the order submitted, based on the online transaction date or the date of phone contact. Each person will be notified individually. |
