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Those of us who become interested in traditional woodworking with hand tools often find ourselves needing to obtain or recondition tools that are not readily available. Or we might have an idea for a tool that appears to be unavailable. Participants in this workshop will gain hands-on experience at forging, tempering and hardening tools for woodworking.
The course begins with cold-forming blades from O1 tool steel flat stock, and then moves on to hot-forging. We will begin by making plane or knife blades, and then tackle more challenging projects such as gouges and travisher blades.
During this year's course each student will also make a simple, but very useful, insulated brick propane forge, which will be yours to take home after the class. Because this is not one of our regular courses, students are required to bring a rather extensive tool selection.
This is not a general course in blacksmithing, although it does serve as an excellent introduction to the blacksmith's craft. We will be working with several types of high-carbon tool steel, including new and salvaged materials. Coal and propane forges will be utilized.
Tool smith John Kraus will teach this special course, which is offered on an occasional basis.
Tuition for this 5-day course includes materials, meals and lodging. After registering you will receive a confirmation letter containing a list of required tools (common hand and measuring tools) and a list of optional tools and blacksmithing equipment.
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Drew Langsner
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828-656-2280 (M-F, 9-6 Eastern time)