[TheForge] Advances class curriculum

[gblacksmith]

Robert:  I think you are on the right track here.  I teach an intermediate 
class out of my shop that emphasizes joinery, with M&T along with MIG, gas 
welding and gas brazing/soldering.  I also introduce students to the power 
hammer.  Project orientation vs. skill building is good if they have the 
basics down.

For projects, you might consider:
Candle holders
Mirror frames
Tables
Smithing tools:  Tongs, hammer, hardy tools, anvil dogs, etc.

If I have two students, I emphasize team work, with each student helping the 
other with striking, drifting, riveting, etc with minimum use of power 
tools, if appropriate.  This approach seems to work.

                                                                             
        Grant
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Ehrenberger" <eforge at marktwain.net>
To: "theforge" <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 2004 7:19 PM
Subject: [TheForge] Advances class curriculum


> I've been put on the commitiee to put together a curriculum for an 
> advanced
> blacksmith class.
>
> In our beginner's class we teach basic techinques and forging dynamics 
> which
> include: drawing to a piont, making a hook, making a leaf, making a 
> scroll,
> splitting and making a heart, punching a hole, and various twists.
>
> The beginner's class is more or less technique oriented and not project
> oriented.
>
> We were thinking that for the advanced class we would work on projects 
> that
> incorporate new techniques or require the making of special tools.
>
> So far we are thinking of making tongs, and doing something that requires
> mortis and tennon joints. It has also been suggested that we do something
> that uses half lap joints.
>
> What do you guys think?  We are looking for projects that will challenge
> someone that knows the basics but needs to have his skills pushed to a new
> level.
>
> Robert Ehrenberger
> Shelbyville, Mo.
>
>
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