Forged Tong Making
Adult | Available
This two day class will open the doors to better material holding and start you on the path to making specialty tongs. In this class, we will forge and complete one set of V-jaw bolt tongs capable of handling between ¾” and ¼” stock. We will learn to punch and drift for the rivets then form a rivet and set it. We will be using the hydraulic press to draw out reins and jaws and will be using top and bottom tools and bending jigs to form the jaws. At the end of this course, students will have a functioning set of tongs and the knowledge to create other specialty tongs.
There is a $4 registration fee included in tuition.
Members will have the $4 fee deducted from the tuition.
A materials fee of $25.00 is included in the tuition.
** Class size is limited to 4 students**
** Please note that classes at Brookfield Craft Center must meet a minimum number two registrations for the class to run. Students will be notified within a week's notice whether their class will be held. If the class is canceled due to low enrollment, students may request to be transferred to another class or be refunded in full.
** Safety Glasses must be worn and All Safety Guidelines followed **
*SAFETY FIRST* Closed toe shoes and fitted sleeves must be worn. Long hair must be tied back.
Ted Knapp
Ted Knapp started bladesmithing and blacksmithing about 7 years ago and was immediately hooked. Since then he has refined his skills by taking classes at the Good Forge, attending blacksmithing meets and spending countless hours in his own forge, Owl Ridge Forge.
Ted is a carpentry craftsman by trade and called upon those skills to start designing and creating his own forging tools. Being drawn toward producing utilitarian objects, Ted has made tongs for his own use as well as tongs for the Good Forge.
Ted is looking forward to encouraging students to advance their skills in tool making to help their craft.