Raspberry Island 2016

Here we all are at Sandy Lake Forge, attending a blacksmithing class led by Thomas Latane. We now have a couple rod iron hammers with welded high carbon steel (1075) faces to finish up! Began the chasing process, and inlaying copper on a sample piece too.

Thanks to Gary and Janet Hill for being such accomodating hosts. We had a spectacular time filled with laughter and hammering.

Practicing our striking…