[Scpg] Proposal for a Blacksmith Class - Tool Making

[Julia Pfeifer]

I am proposing a class to be taught by a blacksmith on tool making.

The idea is to start by doing a class of 6-8 people. We could do a two day for $120.

Here is a basic idea of class structure.

Survival tool making overview
Intro to testing steel for carbon content to find high carbon steel.
Exploring fuel for the forge 
Build a primitive forge and bellows system
Select stones for anvils
Heating shaping the first tools
Tempering and sharpening
Handles
Sheaths

Fist day
select simple tool to make

building a wood burning forge
selecting a stone for an anvil
carbon content of steel
hammering and shaping technique
maka a simple hook


Second day
tool shaping 
finishing
hardening and temporing


Tool ideas: Fire place set, Gardening tools, tongs, hooks, latches, knives, picks, carvers, 

We have high grade steel available, and thongs. 
Please bring -
hammer (ball peen or blacksmith hammer)
safety glasses
any scrap steel you are interested in transforming


WHO IS INTERESTED? Please repsond if you have an interest or any suggestions.

Julia Pfeifer
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