Kids in The Shop [Was: RE: [TheForge] 52100]

[Jeffrey Polaski]

Just a suggestion -- You could try leadless pewter. Google for
"Britannia metal". I have a 10 pound-ish ingot, and you can get it in
sheet, too. I haven't personally hammered on any, but I've heard it can
be done. Maybe someone else on the list knows more? 


Jeff Polaski


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[mailto:theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ron Childers
Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 10:29 AM
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Subject: RE: Kids in The Shop [Was: RE: [TheForge] 52100]

Use leadless solid solder- certified for drinking water, etc.

Ron C

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[mailto:theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Washington,
Aubrey O.
Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 12:58 PM
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Subject: Kids in The Shop [Was: RE: [TheForge] 52100]

Mikey,
 
I like the idea of practicing on tin.  The only problem with that is I
don't
have any except in the form of solder wire.  I have plenty of lead, but
I
sure don't want kids playing with that!  I guess I'll have to look
around
for a source of tin.  Thanks for the suggestion.
 
Aubrey

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From: theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net on behalf of Kathy
Sent: Fri 6/15/2007 4:58 AM
To: 'Sponsored by ABANA'
Subject: RE: [TheForge] 52100



Aubrey,
At least one blacksmith suggested starting students out learning to
hammer
by
using clay. There are also very soft metals like tin that a child could
practice
on without heat.
Mikey




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