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

[Ralph Sproul]

Marc, I have not seen the metals book.......sounds like something I should
look for or ask the scout leader for one or where to get one.

Ralph

----- Original Message -----
From: <marc at ironringforge.com>
To: <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, February 07, 2005 7:35 AM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] Re: [kl] So you think you're a metal smith, eh?


> Ralph, have you gotten the actual Boy Scout Metalworking Merit Badge
booklet?
> The merit badges are set up so that all the information needed to get
> the badge
> is in the book itself. I haven't seen the Metalworking book in a while,
and I
> know they added blacksmithing in recent years. But I would guess that a
native
> metal is one which can be bought locally.
>
> --Marc
>
>
> Quoting Ralph Sproul <brhlbsmt at mcttelecom.com>:
>
> > 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.
> >
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Manage membership or unsubscribe at:
> http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/theforge
> theforge mail list group photo site is
> http://www.photoaccess.com
> Login:  blacksmithblacksmith at hotmail.com
> password:  anvil
> ___________
>
>