Workshop

 Forging Tools

Course details

Start date:	09/06/2006
Course dates:	September 6, 7
Course days:	Wednesday, Thursday
Course times:	9am - 5pm
Term:	Summer
Length:	2 days
Class limit:	12
Tuition:	$259
Tools/Materials:
Materials cost:	$30
Skill level:	All
Location:	Town Forge Blacksmith 234 Monroe St Port Townsend, WA
Instructor(s):	Dean Mook

Prerequisite(s)

None

Education goal

Description

In this workshop you will learn how to use high carbon steel to make a quality edge tool. You’ll learn to forge the tang, form the tool shaft and shape the cutting edge to get a balanced good-looking tool. Heat treating to the proper hardness required for your tool’s particular use and how to grind, polish and buff the piece to a smooth attractive finish is all part of the process. You will then learn how to put a razor edge on your creation. You will produce one tool during the workshop while learning the skills that apply to all blacksmithing.

Future tools you might construct include chisels, gouges, slicks, draw knives, scorps and carving knives, to name just a few.

Course outline

Additional resources

Website:   http://www.deanmook.com
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Special instructions

For further information contact

Student Services Administrator
(360) 385-4948
courses@nwboatschool.org