What it is ....
This is a pilot program in response to requests I get regularly based on the 'makerspace' model... if things go well ... we'll expand it.
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As with our workshops and instruction, Hammered Heart Forge exists to encourage and develop people to become the CREATORS we're born to be. HHF is here to help fill the VOID of CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES we all live with. The goal of this program is to make resources available to CREATE.
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I'm keeping things as simple as possible without a lot of definition covering various circumstances or 'what if's' ... We'll add relevant structure as needed. Pricing and costs can get unnecessarily complicated. See below for structure ...
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The first rule is always SAFETY ... Use your judgement. Ask questions as you have them. SAFETY conscious behavior and good judgement must be exhibited AT ALL TIMES.
how it works ....
The Maker (that's you:) will register for blocks of time to work their personal projects using HHF equipment and resources.
Register for available blocks posted on the workshop calendar ... just as you would for a workshop. Or, get a Punch Card with a number of hours and schedule directly with me
Show up at your day and time .... work your project using our equipment and resources. I'll be there for guidance as necessary.
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I must be comfortable with your familiarity and ability to use machines and tools safely. I'll orient/train as necessary if either of us is uncertain.
who its for ...
The program is open to former HHF workshop participants only. Ages under 18 must be accompanied.
what you can do...​
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​Anything with METALS and STEEL.
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We also have tooling and equipment for doing STAINED GLASS and LEATHER work including a leather sewing machine.
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equipment ...​
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*ox-acetylene torch and attachments
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2 x 72 belt grinders... one is speed variable. both have specialty attachments and fixtures.
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*MIG welder, 220v Lincoln
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Forges, forced air propane, forced air welding forge, coal forge
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Drill presses
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Vices and anvils
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Power tools, angle grinders, electric die grinders, pipe grinders, high speed rotary grinders, sheet metal cutter, band saw wood and metal, drill sharpener, more ...
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​*Metal cutting lathe and *metal cutting mill.
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​Hand tools
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* the welder, mill and lathe are available to use but REQUIRE instruction at added cost and scheduled training time. The torch may require added cost for gas depending on usage.
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studio rules...
​​Do this and the rest is easy and fun ....
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Work safely with good judgement at all times.
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Be considerate of others working.
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Clean up your mess.
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Any questions or concerns, ask Michael:)​
pricing ...​
​There are two ways to buy studio time. Book a block, either short or half-day on the workshop calendar .... or .... get a punch card.
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To book a block... Go to the workshop calendar, find an Open Studio day that works for you, select either Half-Day or Short Session, pay to confirm. ​Blocks can be used on days specified as 'Open Studio' on the workshop Calendar
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Workshop Calendar, look for Open Studio days
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To get a Punch Card ... Punch cards are larger blocks of time at a reduced hourly rate. You'll schedule your preferred times with me via text or email after purchase to arrange your hours/dates.
Punch cards can schedule times outside of those specified on the calendar as our mutual schedules allow.
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Punch Card
10 hours - $320
Punch Card Plus
20 hours - $600
additional costs...​
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Nobody will ever incur any charges they're not aware of prior. Everybody knows I have a deeply rooted, pathological aversion to making money:) Money is not the objective... better, happier, self-sufficient, people are.
Grinding Belts
You may bring your own. Or use mine. HHF belts are $20 each.
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My advice on buying belts...
1. Amazon.com. They offer some good belts but only by accident. They also offer terrible belts ...the difference isn't easy to spot. In abrasives, cost determines quality. Two good belts site links below. There's many more but I can only vouch for these.
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2. Buy ceramic abrasives ... a bit more expensive but has better durability working in hard metals full of odd heat effects. Other abrasive materials, zirconia, silicon carbide, aluminum oxide, etc ... have their specific advantages and applications ... but I've found that ceramic rarely disappoints.​
Gases
Propane for the forges is always an expense. They both cost about $6/hour to operate but any usage an hour or less is not charged. More than that we can talk prior about propane cost. Refilling propane tanks can cost less then half the price of an exchange.
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Perishables
I'm not charging for anything like adhesives , soap stone, tape, markers, paint or any of the hundreds of consumable supplies used in the normal course of working. Broken bits, burrs and taps are just normal business, not an expense, not charged.
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where . . .
Hammered Heart Forge Studio located at 272 Lowell Drive in Sharpsburg.
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We're located on a working horse farm please mind the ducks, riders, dogs, geese and other critters on the way in:)
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questions...
Get in touch...cell 678.876.1654... email mjsebacher@bellsouth.net ... I'm anxious to hear your thoughts.