[TheForge] Re: [kl] So you think you're a metal smith, eh?

[Ralph Sproul]

Hi Doug, If you've taught this class previously - I have a question that I
don't know the answer to right off.

What is a native metal?  My initial thoughts would be something on my steel
rack - but I'm rather sure that isn't the answer they are looking for.  Have
you fielded this question before?

The other thing I'm in doubt on is the three types of molds in casting.
I've heard of sand, lost wax, and investment casting - are these the three
types of moulds in casting?

.......So, I guess I've just failed being a scout that could pass the merit
badge test.........and I've been practicing for 43 years.   :-(
    The format does seem well laid out and would require someone to do some
homework before getting their badge.

    I'm asking, as a local historic farm's blacksmith shop commissioners
have asked I teach the local scouts this merit badge program.  It would be
nice to know some of the answers ahead of time. They probably wouldn't be to
impressed if I was looking everything up to answer their questions.

Ralph

----- Original Message -----
From: "Doug Ayen" <ayen at homeport.org>
To: <knife-list at kepler-eng.com>
Cc: "Steve Bloom" <sab at ifas.ufl.edu>; "Sponsored by ABANA"
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Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2005 3:53 PM
Subject: [TheForge] Re: [kl] So you think you're a metal smith, eh?


> Thus Spake Andrew Vida (osan at netlabs.net):
> > How do you stack up to be a scout?
> >
> > http://www.meritbadge.com/mb/074.htm
>
> Pretty well, thank you. I teach this merit badge.
>
> The new version lets me show off my shop and some of my work
> to the scouts.  They love being able to use the forges.
>
> --doug
>
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