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== Introduction to the Blade-Smithing workshop==
The Basic Blade-Smithing workshop is intended as an introduction to the use of the [[Tools/forge|forge]] and some of the common techniques used to make simple blades by the traditional methods. The workshop takes the form of 2 days, at least a week apart as well as some solo work. The first day
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Clothing wise don't wear anything that's good, it's going to get a bit dirty and possibly burnt spots! Overalls are ideal if you have them, otherwise reasonably sturdy clothing. Avoid synthetic fabrics as best you can
== Notes for non-members ==
There's been quite a bit of interest in this course and the possible follow-up courses from people who aren't members of rLab. I'm very happy this course has garnered this level of interest and I thought I should explain a little about how people can take part. In order to take part in this course you do need to be (or become) a member of rLab, this is because the the two "Solo work" sections require you to have access to the tools and equipment at rLab and to use them un-supervised. Our insurance requires that anyone who's got unsupervised access to the building must be a member and have their details recorded in our membership database.
You can simply join for one month (at a cost of £25) take the course and then drop your membership, although you're very welcome to stay on as a member, rLab memberships are a month-to-month thing with no long-term commitment required. In order to join you'll have to
== Workshop plan - Day 1 ==
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** In case of fire, TURN GAS OFF!
** What types of extinguisher to use on what sort of fire
** We cannot extinguish metal fires,
** NEVER use an extinguisher on the forge it's self, it has nothing flammable anyway
** Hazards of the oil for quenching
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*** Effects of oxidizing and reducing flames – Scale, Temperature, Decarburization
** What steels we have available
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*** Maybe EN47 - +£5, TOUGH! OK sharpness, rusts, harder to work
*** Maybe BS1407 - +£7 Hard, excellent sharpness, rusts, harder to work
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