[TheForge] Fw: Tom Latane Blacksmithing course June 13/14

[Mark and Sylvia Mondloch]

Thought this may be of interest. Mark

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Big Horn Forge Daniel Nauman 
To: Bergman Bob ; Fredell ; Gardner Mindy ; Hutchings Rome ; Lake Superior Metalsmiths ; Latane Tom ; Mark Mondloch ; Skiles Kirsten ; Upper Midwest Blacksmith's Assoc. 
Sent: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 4:31 PM
Subject: Fw: Tom Latane Blacksmithing course June 13/14


Hello folks......FYI.......Dan Nauman

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-----Original Message-----
From: Driftless Folk School <registrar at driftlessfolkschool.org>
To: bighorn at alexssa.net
Date: 06/06/09 21:23
Subject: Tom Latane Blacksmithing course June 13/14

Hi Dan,

I spoke with you yesterday on the phone about the course we are hosting with Tom Latane.  We had full enrollment, and then two students dropped out last minute.  I'm trying to get the class up to it's limit, so I'd sincerely appreciate it if you could send this info on the anyone (2 positions available).

Course Title:  Hand Forged Thumb Latch
Instructor:   Tom Latane

The class project will be a basic thumb latch, variations of which have been used for hundreds of years in many traditions.  Students will forge a hefty thumb latch suitable for the entrance to a home, cabin, or outbuilding, depending on the refinement of the finish work.  In pairs, participants will rough out the handle, one holding the hot steel and the tools and the other striking with a sledgehammer.  After this, each person will finish a handle, then forge the thumb lever and as much of the back latch group- latch bar, staple, and keeper- as time and skill permit.  Installation will be discussed, as well as optimal designs for outwardly opening doors.

Date:  June 13 & 14 (Full Days)
Course Fee:  $200
Supply Fee:  $20
Location:  Hillsboro, WI (contact us for directions)

For further details, or to register contact Robert Schulz at:

Driftless Folk School
registrar at driftlessfolkschool.org
(888)587-6540 or (608)489-4442

Thank you Dan,
Robert Schulz