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American Style Hatchet Class 2015
May 30, 2015 @ 9:00 am - May 31, 2015 @ 5:00 pm
$110
American Hatchet
In this class students will be learning to make an American style hatchet. This style is more efficient in use than the European style that preceded it and is one of the first occurrences of American technological innovation. We will be working in teams and striking for each other, 2 people per forge and anvil. Tom Sanders will be teaching this class. He has been making axes and teaching people how to strike for more years than he would probably care to admit. This class is an intermediate level of difficulty. Prospective students should have a mastery of the basics and be able to forge heavy stock to dimension and forge weld with confidence. It is a two day class and out in the sticks (relatively speaking) so students are welcome to spend Saturday night if they don’t want to commute home. There are a few places to sleep inside and plenty of places to pitch a tent. So join a handful of your fellow Guilders for a weekend in the country filled with hot metal, good food and fellowship.
An email with further coordinating instructions will be sent out to students who sign up.
Bring: Your favorite forging hammer, tongs for large flat and bar stock, hot rasp, wire brush, flux, striking sledge hammer, flatter, and top fullers. If you lack any of the striking tools, we should have a few sets to share.
Safety Equipment: safety glasses, ear plugs and work gloves are mandatory. Other safety equipment may include: leather apron, cotton clothing, pants, leather shoes.
Lunch Arrangements: I’ll have some burgers and brats to throw on the grill. If you have special dietary needs you might want to bring your own food. There really isn’t anything close by to grab lunch at. I’ll plan something for dinner and breakfast for those staying the night as well.
To register for this 2-day class, send a check for $110 made out to Guild of Metalsmiths to:
Martin Pansch
8750 Yale Avenue
Young America, MN 55397
Acceptance priority is determined by postmark.
Contact Martin with questions at 612-599-4762 or blacksmithingyeti@gmail.com