Materials List for Seth Gould's Workshop

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Are there books you would suggest students read before taking this online workshop?

“Professional Smithing” by Donald Streeter - this is not a necessary read before the workshop, but a great book to accompany the topic.

What is the range of techniques you intend to cover?

Controlled hand forging at the anvil, and an in-depth look at filing

Is there any additional information that could be useful to students before enrolling?

None

Below is a list of what students will need for the workshop:

Item and Quantity Needed

3/16” x 1” mild steel

Forging Hammer

Anvil

Forge (preferably coal)

Solid Bench with a Vise mounted on it

12” half-round coarse cut

8” flat tapered file fine cut

6” half-round coarse cut

Scrap leather