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What better way to get introduced to the trade of blacksmithing than to craft your very own quintessential blacksmiths tool- the hammer!
In this class we start the morning by punching and drifting (enlarging) the hole for the handle on the 25 tonne forging press. We then move on to shaping and styling your hammer ensuring that each will be an individual, hand crafted tool
Following this we need to heat treat the hammer. Our instructor will introduce you to concepts like hardening, tempering and simple carbon steel metallurgy. This ensures your job is both beautiful and functional as a tool.
We finish the day by grinding and polishing the working faces of the tool and fitting a spotted gum handle.
You will learn
- Steel selection: hard vs tough
- Anvil forging of large billets
- Heat steel using oil or gas furnaces and coke forges
You will get
- All materials provided
- Safety gear: leather blacksmithing aprons, eye protection and ear plugs
- One forging hammer
Appropriate for
Beginners and practicing smiths
What to bring
- Just yourself!
- Lunch and morning tea
What to wear
Please wear clothing appropriate for a workshop. This includes long pants and sleeves preferably natural fibre, solid shoes/boots
Eveleigh Works
807 reviewsLearn the metal arts at Eveleigh Works in Redfern, Sydney. Get your hands dirty with our short courses in blacksmithing, knife and tool-making. Courses for newbies and old hands, instructed by practicing craftspeople within the heritage workshop of an 1880s locomotive factory.
Cancellations & Refunds
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If you can't attend the class:
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OR
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- A transfer can be requested 14 days before the class starts. Free of charge.
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1.) LIABILITY WAIVER
I agree to take on full responsibility for any damages, injuries and for physical and/or personal property, which I might incur whilst participating in classes and/or events organised by Eveleigh Works.
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3.) REFUNDS
Please see refund policy.
4.) CANCELLATIONS
In the event that a class is cancelled, students will be notified via text message or email and entitled to a full refund or credit to transfer.
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