Carroll County Farm Museum is hosting a Tool and Jig Making class this March!
Instructor – Bob Hungerman
Assistant Instructor – Jim Maness
Overall Course Fee: $200
Description – Learn to make basic tools and jigs for the blacksmith shop: Spring fuller, bending fork, scrolling wrench, vise-held bending jigs, and tripod scale. Welding is involved but not required. Wearing Long-sleeve cotton shirts is encouraged. Class time is 9 AM-4 PM each day. PREREQUISITE: BS 101 or equivalent.
Registration Options – You can call 410-386-3881 or email Karen Jones at ksjones@carrollcountymd.gov, or you can register in person at the Farm Museum (M – Th 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) You must confirm with Karen that space is available in the class before payment can be made. Full payment is made to the Carroll County Farm Museum by either cash, check, or credit card and is required to confirm your registration and space in the class. All classes are limited to 8 students. There must be a minimum of 4 students registered to hold a class.
Required Essentials – You will need to bring safety glasses, lunch, and wear *non-synthetic clothing. Natural fiber long pants, short or long-sleeved shirt, closed toed shoes (preferably leather) that can get dirty are required. All other tools and equipment are provided.
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