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

[Ralph Sproul]

Thanks Doug.  That book sounds like a good one to look up.

Ralph

----- Original Message -----
From: "Doug Ayen" <ayen at homeport.org>
To: "Sponsored by ABANA" <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, February 07, 2005 4:52 PM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] Re: [kl] So you think you're a metal smith, eh?


> Thus Spake 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?
>
> A "native metal" is one found in metalic form in it's natural state. Gold
> (in the form of nuggets) is the one most people have heard of, though
copper,
> silver, and platinum also occur.
>
> > 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?
>
> There are several types of molds. Green sand molds, oil sand molds, carved
molds
> from soapstone and cuttlebone, lost wax investment molds, ceramic shell
molds,
> die molds, etc.
>
> > .......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
>
> Most of the answers are in the merit badge book, available from your local
> council office -- if you tell them you'll be teaching the badge, you may
even
> be able to talk them into lending you a copy. Some libraries also carry
the
> books, though they tend to be out of date.
>
> --doug
>
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