This advanced course is an investigation into the design and fabrication of functional hand tools specific to a selected medium. Students expand on the technical base of hand-forged process to explore mechanical hammering, the use of composite metals, and alternative materials. Students work on projects independently with relation to their specific interests. Throughout this semester the processing and treating of different types of tool steels, design, steel characteristics, hot forging, riveting, heat-treating, and basic joinery are emphasized. Through the design and execution of work each student is challenged to increase practical skills, understanding of sequence, and creative problem solving.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DME 278