Instructor - Jim Crusse

Assistant Instructor - TBD

Overall Course Fee: $200

Description - Forge your own hammer using 1 ½” 1045 steel. You will forge the punch/drift to form the eye and then you will choose to forge a cross pein, straight pein, or possibly a rounding hammer. The finished hammer head should weigh about 2 lbs. Handles will be provided, and hafting will be discussed. PREREQUISITE: BS 101 or equivalent.

Registration Options - You can call 410-386-3881, or email Karen Jones at ksjones@carrollcountymd.gov, or you can register in person at the Farm Museum (M – Th 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) You must confirm space is available in the class with Karen before payment can be made. Full payment is made to the Carroll County Farm Museum by either cash, check or credit card and is required to confirm your registration and space in the class. All classes are limited to 8 students. There must be a minimum of 4 students registered to hold a class.

Required Essentials - You will need to bring safety glasses, lunch, and wear *non-synthetic clothing. Natural fiber long pants, short or long-sleeved shirt, closed toed shoes (preferably leather) that can get dirty are required. All other tools and equipment are provided.  

*Synthetic materials can melt and cause severe burns.