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Thread: Hammer Time.
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20th September 2017, 08:55 PM #1
Hammer Time.
I was making a straight peen hammer for a friend and decided while I was on a roll to try a few hammers I haven't done or used before.
Decided to make myself a engravers chasing hammer so I can do some engraving and a pair of cutlers dogface hammers.
The chasing hammer is looking a bit nose heavy, fits in with the dog cars at present. I'll cut that off and start the hardening and tempering next.…..Live a Quiet Life & Work with your Hands
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20th September 2017, 09:03 PM #2
On the woodwork side I need to get some Osage Orange to make the hammer handle.
You will notice the orientation of the grain is quite important to allow the whipping effect of the very thin shaft without breaking.
The timber also needs to be strong and flexible as well as pretty and take a fine finish.…..Live a Quiet Life & Work with your Hands
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21st September 2017, 03:45 PM #3
What dimensions do you need for the timber Dale?
Ive got some Osage Orange here in logs that I've yet to mill upCheers
DJ
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21st September 2017, 04:59 PM #4
Working on the handle layout.
So 240x40x30mm but the grain originatation needs to be right.
Added some file work to the face for fun.
…..Live a Quiet Life & Work with your Hands
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21st September 2017, 05:09 PM #5
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23rd September 2017, 09:59 PM #6
They can come in any color spray paint ya like Matt, or natural silver, oil blackened.
I actually sold one of the dog face hammers above today to a guitar maker I bought a post drill off, and he started following me on instagram.
Started Ted making some gravers to use with the chasing hammer. Only one is actually ground at this stage.
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Made from some 10mm mild steel bar and tipped with whatever small bits of HSS I had. You can see my very poor first attempt at hammer engraving in the background.....Yes I have a long way to go.
There is at least one member of the forum who knows actually knows a lot about these little hammers and gravers, an it ain't me.…..Live a Quiet Life & Work with your Hands
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23rd September 2017, 10:22 PM #7
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29th September 2017, 07:02 PM #8
Getting there.…..Live a Quiet Life & Work with your Hands
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3rd October 2017, 04:02 PM #9
Ok I'm calling this one done.
Jarrad wedge slit with copper wedge.
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3rd October 2017, 06:26 PM #10
Dale that hammer looks fantastic, as you know we once had a little talk about metal chasing.
If I ever get around to it I might ask for one made lol don't hold your breath tho.
I know you especially source the Osage orange timber for the handle.
And I understand why!
But I'm sorry and I'm going to be brave and stand up for myself, I don't like the timber colour at all.
Shaping of the metal head,handle design and shaping,10 points no questions asked.
I just can't get my head around a yellow handle.
It might be that my child hood was spent being carter around in a bright yellow kommbie van who's knows.
It should have been gloss black and slammed on the Tarmac
But my parents wouldn't listen.
Cheers Matt
You will be required to attend the next GTG at Box Hill RSL to show off the [emoji375].
Even if I don't like yellow handles [emoji12]
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3rd October 2017, 06:35 PM #11
That's fine Matt. The Osage will darken and brown off with exposure to the UV in sunlight. I got it for its properties not its color.
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3rd October 2017, 11:11 PM #12
Matt
This is after five days in the sun, I left two face down and the other two face up. Will upgrade with a pic after two weeks.
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Looks great Dale
How does it feel in the hand?Cheers
DJ
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3rd October 2017, 11:13 PM #13
Feels awesome. I had to walk to the chemist today to get ma pills. Walked there and standing at the counter before I even realised I was still fiddling with it. Can't leave it alone.
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26th October 2017, 03:00 PM #14
Walked past the cutoffs today and realized that I hadn't updated the photo of what they look like nowCheers
DJ
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