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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
[[File:Blacksmith.png|200px]]
[[File:Blacksmith.png|200px]]
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blacksmith 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.
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blacksmith Blacksmithing] is the process of heating iron/steel to a temperature where it is maleable and then using various tools to form the metal into useful and decorative shapes.
== Getting Authorized ==
== 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.
Use of blacksmithing tools requires authorization, separate from the Hot Metals authorization. This was separated to keep the initial authorization from getting too long and because the tools and procedures differ from the other shop tools.
=== How to Get Authorized ===
=== How to Get Authorized ===
'''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)
'''Authorization occurs upon request pending Canvas completion'''. 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.
=== Gas Cost Contribution ===
=== 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.
If you use the shop tank it is up to your discretion 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:
Note:
=== Required Precautions ===
=== Required Precautions ===
'''Available''' - Denotes items available to members in Hot Metals area.
'''Available''' - Denotes items available to members in Hot Metals area.
* Eye protection (Available)
* Eye protection (Available/If not inform Host)
* Gloves (Available)
* Gloves (Available/Limited to MIG type gloves)
* Closed Toed shoes.
* Closed Toed shoes.
* Natural fiber clothing .
* Natural fiber clothing .
** '''NO''' Synthetics. They can melt and make burns worse.
** '''NO''' Synthetics. They can melt and make burns worse.
* Know the location of the fire extinguisher in the shop. (Available)
* Know the location of the fire extinguisher in the shop. (Available)
* know the location of the closest source or water. (Available)
* know the location of the closest source or water and burn kit. (Available)
** In case of burn.
** In case of burn.
=== Recomended Precautions ===
=== Recomended Precautions ===
* Apron (Available)
* Apron (Available)
* Long sleave shirt
* Long sleeve shirt
* Pants
* Pants
* Hearing Protection (Available)
* Hearing Protection (Available)
=== Forges ===
=== Forges ===
*[[Induction Heater Atlas Tocco]]
*[[Induction Heater Atlas Tocco]] (gone)
*[[Slot Forge]]
*[[Slot Forge]] (gone)
*[[Forge|3 Burner Forge]]
*[[Forge|3 Burner Forge]] (gone)
*Forced Air Ribbon Forge
*Mr. Volcano Forge
=== Other ===
=== Anvils and Tools ===
*[[AcmeAnvil]]
*[[AcmeAnvil]]
*[[RailAnvil]]
*[[RailAnvil]]
*[[Leg Vise]]
* Hardy Tools
=== Hand Tools ===
=== Hand Tools ===
*[[Leg Vise]]
*Hammers
*Hammers
*Punches
*Punches
*Files
*Files
=== Anvil Tools ===
=== Other ===
* Hardy Tools
*Sandpit/Bucket
*Water Quench Barrel
*[[MZ75 Power Hammer]] (gone)
*[[16 Ton Hydraulic Forging Press]]
*Oil Quench Container
*Ferric Chloride and Neutralizer for steel etching
*Vinegar Container for scale removal
== Training resources ==
== Training resources ==
Useful reference material worth reviewing to improve you skills.
=== Self Study Courses ===
=== Self Study Courses ===
* [https://www.calsmith.org/Resources/Documents/technical_documents/techdocs_thephysicsofanvils.pdf The physics of Anvils]
* [https://www.calsmith.org/Resources/Documents/technical_documents/techdocs_thephysicsofanvils.pdf The physics of Anvils]
** [https://www.calsmith.org/Technical-Documents Taken from CalSmith]
** [https://www.calsmith.org/Technical-Documents Taken from CalSmith]
=== Videos ===
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noGOcyBx3qI Beginning Blacksmithing: Different Hammers]
** [http://www.youtube.com/user/Lakesideforge/videos?view=0 user LakesideForge]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cC_nlswoVHU Managing Scale]
=== Books/Magazines ===
=== Books/Magazines ===
