Difference between revisions of "Blacksmithing Area"
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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
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| − | '''Authorization occurs once a month'''. Please check the | + | '''Authorization occurs once a month'''. Please check the [http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=hhlp4gcgvdmifq5lcbk7e27om4%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Chicago Google Calendar] on the main site for '''BOO''' ('''B'''lacksmithing '''O'''ffice H'''O'''urs) |
Please review the information on this page, in particular the Safety section. | Please review the information on this page, in particular the Safety section. | ||
Revision as of 00:09, 26 March 2019
The Blacksmithing Area is a sub section of the Hot Metals Hosted Area, which has a wiki page here: https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Category:Hot_Metals
Other Hosted Areas are listed here: https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Category:Hosted_Areas
This page exists to explain the specialized tools and processes that relate to the discipline of Blacksmithing in Hot Metals Area.
Overview
Blacksmithing is...
Getting Authorized
Blacksmithing is...
How to Get Authorized
Authorization occurs once a month. Please check the Google Calendar on the main site for BOO (Blacksmithing Office HOurs)
Please review the information on this page, in particular the Safety section.
Please bring your own materials, as there is no guarantee there will be any available. Mild steel rods or rebar (uncoated) are inexpensive and available at the nearby Home Depot.
What will be covered
- Learning how to safely light, work with and shut off the Gas forges.
- Hammer control to discourage damage to the anvil via scratches and pits might accumulate on the surface, which during forging will transfer to the work piece.
- Safely handling hot metal.
- Use of Induction Heater (By request)
Gas Cost Contribution
If you use the shop tank you are required to pay for your gas, recommended contribution is about $5/hour of forge use. Note: This may change in the future after we research the cost of running.
SAFETY
Basic Safety...
Danger/Caution/Warning
Please Review these potential hazards.
Required Precautions
- Eye protection
- Gloves
- Closed Toed shoes
Recomended Precautions
- Apron
- Pants