Cost: $120 for non-members,  $100 for Guild members

Class level: Intermediate  This is an intermediate skill level class.

Class size: Maximum 8, minimum 4

Class Description:  It is recommended that anyone wishing to take this class has taken at least a few days long beginners’ class and has several weeks of forging time. This will help ensure a certain comfort at the forge and with hot metal, as this class works with a larger hot piece. This class will teach you the skills you need to make a basic rounding hammer. With this knowledge you will then be able to expand your tool chest with other handled tools. All handled tools such as top fullers, punches and flatters start with this same process. We will begin with a piece of tool steel, punch the eye, shape both striking ends, heat treat and add the handle. You will go home with your own hammer.

Class Champion: Kim Maas 651-328-7219   tgom.volunteer@gmail.com

Tools & Equipment participants should bring to class:  Bring your favorite hammers; one for striking hot metal and one for striking punches and drifts. A tongs for holding 1-1/2" square stock if you have that size.

Safety Equipment: The usual for forging with coal: safety glasses, hearing protection, respirator or dust mask for grinding, clothing of natural fiber with no cuffs or fraying, and leather boots or shoes.

Lunch arrangements: Bring your own lunch or eat at one of the local establishments. We will take an hour break around noon.

Special Instructions:  This class can run late (just a heads up).