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“The Defensive Theory Behind Pre-industrial Iron Locks” at Castlerock
April 12 @ 2:00 pm
On Saturday, April 12th at 2pm, Tom Latane will give a special program on “The Defensive Theory Behind Pre-industrial Iron Locks” at Castlerock Museum in Alma, Wisconsin. The discussion will cover keys and keyhole shapes, tumblers, multiple bolts, springs, and wards and their early manufacture. Tom will bring several examples of his work for visitors to see.
Tom Latane is a blacksmith and woodworker with a shop in Pepin, Wisconsin, where he focuses on pre-industrial technology.
Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for students. Castlerock Museum will open at 1pm for visitors that would like to see the exhibits beforehand. Contact the museum at 608-685-4231 or info@castlerockmuseum.com for more details.