Transform an ordinary ball-peen hammer into a custom hatchet
Overview
What you’ll be making – A custom hatchet, formed from a ball-peen hammer, with a little help from a hammer, an anvil, a forge, and various blacksmithing tools
Skill Level : Prior forging experience required
Tools and techniques : Hammers, anvils, tongs, and an induction forge to drift, draw, and shape steel
Length: Two 4 hour sessions
Class size: Maximum of 3 guests
Prices
Guest – $450 per person: You will make one hatchet. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
In this forging-intensive 2-day class you’ll learn how to reshape a ball-peen hammer into your own unique hatchet! We’ll cover the essentials of several forging techniques as well as heat treating and hafting.
Prior forging experience recommended but not required.
15 years and older only. 18 or older encouraged.
THIS WORKSHOP TAKES PLACE AT NAZZ FORGE IN INDUSTRY CITY. THEY ARE LOCATED AT 25 34TH ST IN BROOKLYN. AFTER PURCHASE, THEY WILL CONTACT YOU TO SCHEDULE YOUR WORKSHOP.