Power Hammer Use with Nathan Robertson 2017-FULL!

Power Hammer Use-‘Pre-pre-conference class’

Class size: Maximum students:    10
Instructor: Nathan Robertson
Class description: Do you want to get the most out of your power hammer? Or are you contemplating getting a power hammer but want to know more about them first? In this class Nathan will be taking students from the basics of driving a power hammer, both mechanical and air powered, up to as far as we can get in two days. Students will learn a technique, make a power hammer tool with that technique, then use that tool to learn another technique, etc. Students should go home with new tools in their bucket and new skills in their head. Nathan has extensive time forging under different hammers and has learned from some of the best hammer drivers of our time so whether you are new to power hammers or have used one for years you are sure to learn something new and exciting from Nathan. Please, no smith’s under 18 years old for this class
Tools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class.  Detailed list of tools will be sent to registered students. Power hammers will be provided.
Safety Equipment: safety glasses & ear plugs are mandatory. Other safety equipment may include: gloves, leather apron, cotton clothing, leather shoes.
Special Instructions: Limited accommodations available at the Pansch farm. Camping on site also available.
Lunch Arrangements: Either bring your own meals or we will figure out a collective feeding plan.
To register for this “Pre-Pre-Conference Class,” send a check for $230 made out to The Guild of Metalsmiths and your contact info to:
    Martin Pansch
    8750 Yale Avenue
    Young America, MN 55397
For questions, contact Martin at (612) 599-4762 or blacksmithingyeti@gmail.com
Acceptance priority for this class is determined by postmark.