About

In this 3 sessions class you will learn how to make a hammer from aluminum and brass as you learn basic metal machining techniques.

Machining operations that will be covered in the class 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 will be yours to keep, will have a brass head and will be useful as a "positioning" hammer. If you want a hammer head other than brass that's 1¼ inch diameter, bring the material to the class.

A materials fee of $20 is included in the class tuition.

Before the class, students should view the following YouTube videos on how to make this type of hammer:

part 1
part 2
part 3
part 4
Extra Credit video

Details:

• Please read the Metal Fabrication Studio specific safety protocols here.
• BARN-wide safety protocols can be found here.

• Tuition assistance is available. Click here to apply.

If you have questions, please email Stan Stumbo at stanstumbo@comcast.net or phone him at (206) 842-1458.

Instructor Bios: 

Stan Stumbo is a professional marine mechanical engineer (retired) and is a longtime home-shop hobby machinist. 

Peter Moseley is a retired mechanical engineer and manufacturing manager who’s shop experience includes making operating live steam 2.5”/foot scale narrow gauge model locomotives along with an associated outdoor railroad.