Difference between revisions of "Blacksmithing Area"

Revision as of 17:00, 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 the process of heating iron/steel to a temperature where it is "workable" and then using various tools to form the metal into useful and decorative shapes.

Getting Authorized

Use of blacksmithing tools requires authorization, separate from the Hot Metals authorization, as the tools and procedures differ from the other shop tools.

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. Steel rods or rebar (uncoated) are inexpensive and available at the nearby Home Depot.

What will be covered

Learning how to safely light, adjust gas flow and shut off the Gas forges.
Preparing your work area, ventilation and cleanup.
Hand Tools (Hammer, Tongs, etc.) and Anvil overview.
Basic Hammer control to prevent damage to the anvil.
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 propane gas. Recommended contribution is about $5/hour of forge use. There is a donations lock box on equipment racks/shelves.

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.

Danger/Warning	Description	Mitigation
	HOT SURFACE - Any Metal surfaces near the forge or heated metal will get hot through heat transfer.	Wear Gloves for safety when touching such surfaces.
	FIRE - Flammable material may catch fire if near Forge or Hot metal.	DO NOT Leave Unattended. Clear area around Forge and Leave metal in Sand Bucket until cooled.
	CRUSHING - Make certain there is nothing fragile (e.g. fingers) obstructing the the path of hammer before a strike.	Watch when Striking and clear clutter.

Required Precautions

Eye protection
Gloves
Closed Toed shoes

Recomended Precautions

Apron
Pants
Hearing Protection

Available Tools

Please go to individual pages for startup/shutdown procedures and other detailed information, specific to the tools.

Forges

Other

AcmeAnvil
RailAnvil
Leg Vise
Sand Pit/Bucket
Water Quench Barrel

Hand Tools

Hammers
Punches
Tongs
Scrapers
Files

Anvil Tools

Hardy Tools

Training resources

Videos

Books/Magazines

Book
- Mastering the Fundamentals of Blacksmithing (Recommended for Advanced Users/Paid)
Magazines
- The Anvil's Ring (Get Ideas/Free)
- The Hammers Blow (Get Ideas/Free)

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 === Gas Cost Contribution ===
-If you use the shop tank you are required to pay for your propane gas. Recommended contribution is about '''$5/hour''' of forge use.
+If you use the shop tank you are required to pay for your propane gas. Recommended contribution is about '''$5/hour''' of forge use. There is a donations lock box on equipment racks/shelves.
 Note:
 This may change in the future after we research the cost of running.