(913) 686-6562
5200 E 45th St
Kansas City, MO 64130
hammerspacehobby@gmail.com
Here it is folks: The ultimate skill class for the bladesmithing enthusiast in your life. The holy grail skill of hobby knife smithing: Fancy patterned steel from scratch! In this class, we will be learning all the skills and processes required to make your own pattern-welded Damascus steel for making beautiful knives and swords or even jewelry and art! We Continue Reading
In this fun and foundational class we will be forging square tapers, practicing our drawing out technique, developing general hammer control and learning to use anvils in synergy with your hammer strikes. We will also be learning make a simple scroll and a twist pattern. Our goal is to create unique steel skewers for roasting treats over a fire or Continue Reading
Coins have been made into rings for years, they were sometimes given as wedding bands after World War I and WWII. It is said that these rings were often made in the trenches or on Navy ships at sea by hitting the coin with a large silver spoon several thousand times. Learn how to heat, hammer, and shape metal while Continue Reading
In this brand new master class at Hammerspace our resident swordsmith Dave will be guiding 3-4 intrepid smiths through all the steps of making a short sword from scratch. We will begin with some specialized steel meant for high performance, strength, and edge retention, not the damascus pictured in the example sword. Pop's Pro Cut, A collaborative design between Knife Continue Reading
In this fun and foundational class we will be forging square tapers, practicing our drawing out technique, developing general hammer control and learning to use anvils in synergy with your hammer strikes. We will also be learning make a simple scroll and a twist pattern. Our goal is to create unique steel skewers for roasting treats over a fire or Continue Reading
Just in time for the holidays, we have a fun new class that will introduce any maker to plumbing, lighting and basic wiring. Choose from 2 different styles and two different sizes of robotic men! The waving man or the reading man can be posed as desired and locked into a permanent pose. Reading man reads a book of your Continue Reading
The Algonquian people first created the tomahawk. Before Europeans came to the continent, Native Americans would use stones, sharpened by a process of knapping and pecking, attached to wooden handles, secured with strips of rawhide. The tomahawk quickly spread from the Algonquian culture to the tribes of the South and the Great Plains. Other Native American tribes created a tomahawk’s Continue Reading
This is a new class designed for the first time bladesmith who only has one day to make their first knife. In this class we will be forging high carbon blocks of steel into a very traditional knife commonly made by blacksmiths. This class covers basic drawing out, scrolling, and beveling using hammers, anvils, tongs and a hydraulic forging press! Continue Reading
*THIS IS A PRIVATE EVENT FOR A SPECIFIC SCOUT PACK* If your scout group is interested in scheduling a Pinewood Derby Car Build Clinic at our makerspace, please contact us for available dates: https://hammerspacehobby.com/ DETAILS: In this clinic we teach your scout group and their guardians how to use basic woodworking tools and machines to cut out and shape their Continue Reading
*THIS IS A PRIVATE EVENT FOR A SPECIFIC SCOUT PACK* If your scout group is interested in scheduling a Pinewood Derby Car Build Clinic at our makerspace, please contact us for available dates: https://hammerspacehobby.com/ DETAILS: In this clinic we teach your scout group and their guardians how to use basic woodworking tools and machines to cut out and shape their Continue Reading
WELDING FOR EVERYONE! In this Intro to Welding class, the instructor will cover basic welding techniques. A variety of useful welding methods will be demonstrated and then repeated by the students. Open to beginners as well as those who have prior experience. Please bring a long sleeved, preferably denim shirt with you to protect your arms (NO FLANNEL). The class Continue Reading
In this brand new master class at Hammerspace our resident swordsmith Dave will be guiding 3-4 intrepid smiths through all the steps of making a short sword from scratch. We will begin with some specialized steel meant for high performance, strength, and edge retention, not the damascus pictured in the example sword. Pop's Pro Cut, A collaborative design between Knife Continue Reading
*THIS IS A PRIVATE EVENT FOR A SPECIFIC SCOUT PACK* If your scout group is interested in scheduling a Pinewood Derby Car Build Clinic at our makerspace, please contact us for available dates: https://hammerspacehobby.com/ DETAILS: In this clinic we teach your scout group and their guardians how to use basic woodworking tools and machines to cut out and shape their Continue Reading
In this fun and foundational class we will be forging square tapers, practicing our drawing out technique, developing general hammer control and learning to use anvils in synergy with your hammer strikes. We will also be learning make a simple scroll and a twist pattern. Our goal is to create unique steel skewers for roasting treats over a fire or Continue Reading
In this introductory class we will be learning to draw out, taper, twist, scroll and loop steel. We will be practicing with hammer, anvil, tongs, forge and various bending tools. Explore the basics of blacksmithing as you create a unique and functional accessory. Students may choose to make a two piece Barrette or Cloak Pin that turns any blanket into Continue Reading
In this class we will be making a beautiful and useful knife for kitchen or field use. On day one, we will create the steel portion of our knives. We will start with 1084 tool steel at 5/32" thick and 1.5 x 10 inches long. We will be sawing and grinding our profiles and beveling using belt grinders. Then we Continue Reading