Hammer tutorial...anyone interested?
If anyone is interested I can do a tutorial on how to make a 3 Lbs straight peen hammer with very basic shop tools.Tools used:Drill press: A) 5/8" drill bit B) 5/8 or 3/4" die grinder stone(s)hack...
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that has got to be one the nicest looking straight peen hammers I haver ever seen. -=- Mike P -=-
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Thanks Traxx.The other night in the chat room quit a few people had some great questions about hammers and making them. Alloy steel is very cheap and cmmercial hammers that are drop forged or machined...
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I'm definitely a yay as far as a hammer making tutorial goes.I know that I was one of the ones putting out questions about making hammers during the chat. Even if I would make mine a different way I...
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I have not made a hammer yet with just basic tools so it will be a good challenge for me.Once you forge with a tool steel hammer it will be hard to go back to cast. The increased rebound means you...
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i would love to be able to make my own hammers! you can never have too many.brent,thank you for doing this tutorial. i will be watching with great anticipation!
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Do you guys want me to wait until everyone gets the steel and handle? I will be doing this over the course of several days and will be trickling up just a few pics every couple days.Making one w/o...
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Start whenever you want to, for sure.It might take me a bit to find the steel, so don't wait up for me. Besides, it'll be here.Joe Nelson
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If anyone is using recycled steel be sure to anneal it real well first. There will be drilling, die grinding and filing done and even 4140 is very tough after HT and tempering.Don't make it any more...
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Sounds good Brent, Just do it as you have time no hurry here. My steel is on the way and will pick up a handle today.Thanks, David
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I got the steel in and cut to length, and drilled out the first hole tonight. Will need to plug it and drill the other two tomorrow. Lets here from the rest of you come on get started. Brent thanks...
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brent, i just wanted to say thanks. for all the kick ass tutorials you do on here. these hammers you showed us to make will now let some of use(me included) have those custome hammer without paying...
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If it helps or inspires a few people then I feel accomplished.
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