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sstheblacksmith β€” Finished hammer

Published: 2008-03-06 02:05:57 +0000 UTC; Views: 2168; Favourites: 25; Downloads: 14
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Description Finished hammer, 1045 steel, walnut (?) handle, wedged with a wood and mild steel wedge. Works great I have been using it the past couple days.
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Comments: 25

NathanStoddard [2013-08-14 17:24:18 +0000 UTC]

Nice :]

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Daeodrid [2012-05-16 23:19:11 +0000 UTC]

Where'd you get the steel to forge it?

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sstheblacksmith In reply to Daeodrid [2012-10-13 13:52:11 +0000 UTC]

fastenal.com

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jaities [2010-08-25 11:03:19 +0000 UTC]

looks good. How difficult is it to forge a hammer? or, if you don't have the time to explain it, any good links on hammer forging?

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sstheblacksmith In reply to jaities [2010-09-03 01:06:48 +0000 UTC]

not many link James sorry! It's not too bad, the hardest part by far is getting the eye in the middle, from there it's cake!

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jaities In reply to sstheblacksmith [2010-09-11 07:03:21 +0000 UTC]

Thanx for the advice. If I ever get back into forging regularly again I'll have to try and make one. I have been working on a shop, albeit a primitive one, but it's a back burner project for the moment. Keep posting those pics of awesome pieces though! It's very inspiring!

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Daffy666 [2009-01-31 23:19:18 +0000 UTC]

How is that kind of hammers balance? Is it good and solid or does it wobble around? And wouldnΒ΄t a hammer with a stretching end be a bit more practical?

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sstheblacksmith In reply to Daffy666 [2009-02-01 03:23:12 +0000 UTC]

Stretching end?

This hammer hits good and solid, no wobble.

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Daffy666 In reply to sstheblacksmith [2009-02-01 12:09:11 +0000 UTC]

I am not sure how itΒ΄s called in English. I have heard it to be called also a drawing end. Its for stretching metal in two directions.

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sstheblacksmith In reply to Daffy666 [2009-02-01 14:03:29 +0000 UTC]

The "drawing pein" it is called, I understand now . I have never made one with a drawing end, it would be pretty effective I bet though. The benefit of these hammers is not so much in increased force driven into the work, it does not matter where the hammmer eye is located which dictates more or less force, It is the action. When you swing this hammer the forward style head sort of "guides" itself into the steel, it is very hard to explain but you will feel it right away if you try one.

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Daffy666 In reply to sstheblacksmith [2009-02-01 22:49:33 +0000 UTC]

Alright. I should give this type a try. And thanks for explaining.

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sstheblacksmith In reply to Daffy666 [2009-02-01 23:32:49 +0000 UTC]

Not a problem!

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Kyndelfire [2008-03-06 02:56:27 +0000 UTC]

Very nice. I love the band-aid, was that part of the creation process?

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sstheblacksmith In reply to Kyndelfire [2008-03-06 02:59:34 +0000 UTC]

You bet

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rioross [2008-03-06 02:18:55 +0000 UTC]

looks like you got a bit hammer crazy there, with the thumb and all

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sstheblacksmith In reply to rioross [2008-03-06 03:00:39 +0000 UTC]

LOL You cannot make out the bunch of burn scars on that hand too well also hehe.

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rioross In reply to sstheblacksmith [2008-03-06 03:44:54 +0000 UTC]

but it is a really nice hammer

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sstheblacksmith In reply to rioross [2008-03-06 04:09:25 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. i have a few more hammer heads that just need handles, as well as one that needs heat treating and another I have to make very soon for a customer.

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rioross In reply to sstheblacksmith [2008-03-06 04:41:32 +0000 UTC]

how much do you sell them for?

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sstheblacksmith In reply to rioross [2008-03-06 04:59:39 +0000 UTC]

I sell them for 100$ even, for one from 1 1/2 inch round steel(2 pound hammer), and I can make a bigger hammer from larger steel for a bit more.

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rioross In reply to sstheblacksmith [2008-03-07 01:33:38 +0000 UTC]

what can you make for a couple dollars?

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sstheblacksmith In reply to rioross [2008-03-07 03:14:24 +0000 UTC]

Leaf Keychain bottle opener, 15$.

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rioross In reply to sstheblacksmith [2008-03-07 04:14:40 +0000 UTC]

what is the least expensive sharp object?

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sstheblacksmith In reply to rioross [2008-03-07 06:05:27 +0000 UTC]

I can sell you a box of razorblades I bought from the store.

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rioross In reply to sstheblacksmith [2008-03-07 23:34:12 +0000 UTC]

i'm looking for something you made

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