Forging a hammer
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Description
At workshop , you can expand your knowledge and skills at shop , while learning to forge one of the most basic tools in the blacksmith's trade: the hammer! Hammers come in a variety of shapes and weights, depending on the task in hand, and it's extremely useful to know how to forge them yourself. In this workshop web site, you'll learn how to forge your own hammer: forge the head to the shape you need, calculate the density of the material, balance your hammer, fit it in, and give it the finishing touches!
Level : intermediate
Language: Our courses are mainly taught in French. However, for those who prefer instruction in English, we recommend enrolling in a private or semi-private course.
Prerequisites : to have followed our workshop Introduction to traditional blacksmithing and Introduction to Knifemaking.
Duration: two days, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Minimum age : 18 years old
Cost : 750+ taxes
Places per workshop : 6
Other details: Bring a lunch and a bottle of water; a fridge and microwave will be available. Please wear natural clothing (jeans, cotton, etc.) and sturdy, closed-toe shoes. All tools will be provided on site.
OBJECTIVES AND CREATIONS :
- Familiarize yourself with density calculations for forging steel and iron parts
- Make a hammer head in the desired shape
- Balancing the weight of a hand tool
- Create a wooden handle and fit a hammer
- Heat treatment
- Master the basic techniques of traditional blacksmithing and metalworking
- Custom hammer design
* You don't know the availability of the person to whom you wish to offer this workshop ? We recommend that you purchase a gift certificate. We won't make any travel arrangements for this type of request.