The following pictures are from a beginner's workshop that was held at Historic Camden on Saturday, January 20, 2001.  The group started out by making a punch out of a coil spring.  We then hardened and tempered them.  Next, we made simple tongs.  Everyone had a great time, learned a lot, and ate well.

Barry Myers helping Gene Caveness.

Ed Tinsley at the forge.

Charlie Sherman cranking away at the forge.

Kneeling in front: Jimmy Suggs, Barry Myers, Ike Carpenter. 
Standing in back: Ed Tinsley, Matt Forbes, Charlie Sherman, Phil Rosche, Gene Caveness, Claude French.