Power Hammer Forging (Clearance)

If you've been forging a while, you know what a drag working big stock can be. Maybe you've had friends swing an 8lb sledge for you, or exhausted yourself making a railroad spike knife or forging a hardy tool. We'll the power hammer is here to ease that burden. Learn how to safely use the KA 75 to work large stock, and what it's capabilities are. Learn how to use top tooling, bottom die plate, and spring tools to work material.
Note: Forge Clearance is required to take this class. Comfort with hand forging is also required (suggested > 20 hrs forging experience). We will not cover safe use of the anvil, forges, tongs or hand tools.

What you Will Create

A Few Test Pieces

What to Bring/Wear

Closed-toed shoes. Natural fibers or fireproof materials. Long hair will need to be pulled back.

Age Requirement

Open to ages 18+. Class participants that are 12-17 years old must have a parent present at Protohaven for the duration of the class. 

Class Dates

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• Saturday Oct 10, 10AM - 1PM
  

All members, visitors, and class participants are expected to abide by Protohaven rules and guidelines.

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• Single-session class or workshop
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  • If canceled 72 hours or more before the scheduled date, the participant will have the option to receive a refund, or have their registration moved to another class or workshop.
    
  • If canceled within 72 hours of the scheduled date, no refund will be provided, but the participant may choose to have their registration moved to another class or workshop or to receive a credit on their account.
    
  
  
• Multi-session class or workshop
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  • If canceled 1 week (7 days) prior to the start date, the participant will have the option to receive a refund or account credit minus a $35 cancellation fee, or to have their registration moved to another multi-session class or workshop, if available.
    
  • If canceled less than 1 week (7 days) prior to the start date, no refund will be provided, but the participant will receive a credit on their account, minus a $75 cancellation fee.  
    
  
  

If a participant is a no-show, no refunds, credits, or transfers (rescheduling) will be given. Please be aware that there are no exceptions to these cancellation policies. Classes may be cancelled due to low enrollment.