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Machine Shop: Make a Hammer

Learn how to make a Machinist's Hammer from aluminum and brass as you learn basic metal machining techniques.

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Machine Shop: Make a Hammer

Machine Shop: Make a Hammer

Learn how to make a Machinist's Hammer from aluminum and brass as you learn basic metal machining techniques.

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Machining operations covered include basic metal turning, external thread cutting, knurling, chamfering, cutting off, milling a flat on a round work piece, drilling, and tapping threads.

The hammer, which is yours to keep, has a brass head and is useful as a "positioning" hammer.

Details

Before the class, you should view the following four YouTube videos by "That Lazy Machinist" on how to make this type of hammer: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4.

Details

  • A $30 materials fee, included in the price of the class, includes everything you'll need to make one hammer.
  • If you want a hammer head other than brass that's 1.25 inches in diameter, bring the material to class.  

Prerequisites

Class Policies

  • Ages 14 and up are welcome.
  • You must wear shoes or boots with closed toes and heels. Tie back long hair. Avoid loose-fitting clothing and jewelry, and roll up sleeves.
Instructor
Andy Dupree

Andy is a harpsichord maker, professional woodworker, and business consultant based on Bainbridge Island. Originally working as an organ builder in Ohio, he later trained as a harpsichord maker before opening his own shop. He has built instruments for such institutions as the Eastman School of Music and the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. Andy moved to the Northwest, working for Microsoft before turning to management and leadership consulting. Over the last few years, he has been honing his skills as a machinist and now focuses on tool making and building small steam engines.

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Allen Miller

A software engineer by day, Al enjoys the opportunities BARN provides to make and repair real metal objects and to help others learn to do the same. He often hosts open studios in the machine and welding shops, and particularly enjoys fix it days where has been able to send several broken pieces of art and equipment back home to their owners.

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