Blacksmithing 102
Schedule
Wed May 22 2024 at 09:00 am to 05:00 pm
Location
138 Hagood Mill Rd, Hagood Mill Foundation, Pickens, SC, United States, South Carolina 29671 | Pickens, SC
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Prior students will be able to add to their blacksmithing knowledge and abilities by attending this 102 class. After a brief recap of what was covered in the previous class, we'll move on to a group of additional techniques. These will be upsetting, fullering, hot punching, riveting, and shaping. We'll also talk more in-depth about the peen of the cross peen hammer. You'll learn how to properly use this vital part of the hammer to spread, stretch, shape, and texture steel. Other tools that will be introduced are fullers, fullering punches, swage and rivet blocks, and a hand-cranked drill press.Students must have attended Blacksmithing 101, or have prior metalworking experience. Please dress appropriately in closed-toed shoes, long pants, and a long-sleeved shirt. Students will need to bring their own eye protection. Bring a water bottle. Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
The cost of the class is $135 + a $10 materials fee due to the instructor. There is a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 students.
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