Re: MtMan-List: tinsmithing?

["Jerry H. Wheeler" <itwhee@mcn.org>]

go to the web an typ tinsmithing and injoy.    iron tongue

Roger Lahti wrote:

> Greg N Bosen Bosen wrote:
>
> > i'm interested in learning to tinsmith.  Where would be a good place to
> > start.  Any books at the library i should try?  what are the basic tools
> > needed?  my father is a Goldsmith so i have access to his tool when
> > needed.  they seem to be different though.
> >
> > Greg Bosen
>
> Greg,
>
> Try Lindsay Publications Inc., PO Box 538, Bradley IL. 60915-0538,
> 815/935-5353.
>
> They specialize in books on somewhat out of date technology and have a
> starter book that deals with what you want to know. I do a bit of copper
> bending and it doesn't take many tools. They are simple and easy to build.
> I'm glad to see that you have such a close relationship with your father but
> his "tool" will not do you any good in bending tin unless he came from
> Krypton. I think you meant "tools" plural. I use a simple homemade metal
> "Brake" , a couple of small ball peen hammers, some molds made from pine
> boards, pliers, and a small piece of 1/4" bar stock that is used to turn and
> roll flanges.
>
> Hope this is of help. If you have more specific questions let me know. I
> remain.......
>
> YMOS
> Capt. lahti'
>
> >
> >
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