Students will learn more ways of “catching center” in a piece of stock. We will also discuss topics such as material selection, hardening and tempering processes, devices to correct depthings, refacing anchor pallets, and more. Students will also make several jigs and fixtures to take home to help with their own bench work.
Needed Student Supplies For Class Use:
- 3-4 Sharp gravers ready to cut brass and steel and stones and fixtures to keep them sharp during class as needed. If you are using a cross slide, then bring 3-4 tool bits that are sharp and ready for use in the class.
- Files: a set of needle files (at least a round, flat and triangle type), a 6” or 8” mill file, and a jeweler’s saw with extra blades (suggest a #2/0 size).
- A small hacksaw with an extra blade.
- A series of drills: from shaft size to pivot size of the wheels the student brings.
- A small bench vice that can be clamped to a table or board.
- ½ Dozen BLANK (no center hole) bushings either KWM size #3 or Bergeon 3.0mm.
- Several tweezers.
- A set of buff sticks-courseness’s 2, 0, 2/0, 4/0
- A set of telescoped brass tubing (from a hardware store) 1 of each from 1/16” to 3/8” OD.
- Several plastic baggies to take home their finished projects.
- 2-American T/S mantel wheels from junk that can be used for repivot practice.
- A small torch to be used for hardening and tempering work.
- A spool of iron binding wire
- 3-4 oz. ball peen hammer and a large steel bench block.
- A metal shears to cut shim stock.
- If you have a cross slide for a WW style lathe—BRING IT!
- Safety Glasses
- Loupe
This class is not currently scheduled. If you are interested in this class you may request it using the form below.
Class Request
To request this course, fill out the following form:
