TMIB Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 I just spent 5 weeks teaching blacksmithing at Hahobas Boy Scout Camp in Washington State, thuoght you all might want to see some of the pictures we took:Hahobas 2009 - a set on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fe-Wood Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Nice! When I saw the smokers, I thought you where smoking fish- Then I looked in the fires... What a great experiance for those kids.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMIB Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 Yep, lots of trial and error (and scrap wood) but we produced enough charcoal each week to run classes without having to go out and buy coal. We started with a bit of coal (plus the gas forge) but used charcoal most of the time. --TMIB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Nice! Wish I had that opportunity. Hope you got to use that fly rod too. I also suppose the fly rod has a serious case. Wish more student projects were pictured. Keep up the good work. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug C Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Man, I wish scout camp was like that when I was a kid. I could have started smithin 35 years sooner!!! They are one lucky bunch of kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMIB Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 Hmm. this got moved, I thought the blacksmithing forum was apppropriate- apologies if I was incorrect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMIB Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 Nice! Wish I had that opportunity. Hope you got to use that fly rod too. I also suppose the fly rod has a serious case. Wish more student projects were pictured. Keep up the good work. Phil Yep, the fly rod is a backpacking rod, so it breaks down and fits in a hard case. My second fly rod doesn't go as small, so it's in a piece of schedule 40 PVC. The scouts start out making s-hooks out of 1/4" square; a ribbon taper is put on each end, then they are curled into a small flat scroll. (like the rattails you'd see if these were round stock) Next the ends are bent over the anvil horn (and if needed, trued up in a jig). Then a decorative twist is put in the middle and they are wire brushed & waxed/oiled. The second project they make is a center puch out of 5160. They form the punch, then we oil quench and run the temper colors to about a purple at the tip. Their third project is something with a rivetted joint; a dutch oven trivet, candle holder, sconce, lantern hanger, pot rack, tongs, etc. I let them choose, but give them suggestions based on their demonstrated ability and time remaining. All in all it was a fantastic experience for me, and I know the scouts had a great time as well. --TMIB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMIB Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 Man, I wish scout camp was like that when I was a kid. I could have started smithin 35 years sooner!!! They are one lucky bunch of kids. You could always find a local camp or scout troop and offer to teach. --TMIB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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