Ok, I put a plan together so here it is.
Day 1: 8-5 PM will consist of a review as necessary of measuring, lay out, and print reading.
Metal cutting to include foot shear, Beverly shear, power hand shear, vertical band saw, snips and deburring.
Shrinking/Stretching using conventional foot operated shrinker/stretcher, thumbnail dies on the Pullmax, planishing hammer, manual hammers and dollies.
Form Block theory, design, hammer forming, and flow forming. The student will use existing tooling simple and complex and can bring a specific part if desired.
We will touch on bending and rolling if desired and will also do a rubber sheet hydro forming exercise.
Day 2: English Wheel
We will cover the basic theory of the wheel and spend most of the time with the student hands on (not in...) the wheel. Hammer and shot bag techniques. The student will make some simple pieces to develop technique and finish with a fairly complex reverse curve part.
All parts created by the student will be kept by the student. The curriculum will be modified as necessary based on incoming skill levels. These classes are meant mostly as introductory and basic classes.
The cost for the two day clinic is $600 with a $300 deposit to secure a spot. We will offer the first clinic the week of February 20th and will adjust to the students needs. It can be during the week or the weekend the 25/26th. There is lodging within minutes of the shop.
Positions will be based on the order in which deposits are received to PayPal (
sdennison@wi.rr.com). The plan is one clinic per month based on demand. If high we may do two per month.
Thank you for any interest you have. I look forward to sharing.