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RE: Are You Sure You Want To Keep That?
I have a ball peen hammer I use in my shop that my Dad built in High school. He told me he wanted me to have it, but he wanted me to USE it! He said no good hammer should sit on a shelf. So I still use it daily, just like he wanted.
smithlabs! your dad BUILT a hammer? you don't hear that everyday! that is one cool story smithlabs.
He built it is shop class in HS. It is a tough little hammer, and he showed me with that hammer how to run a rivet down tight. I learned that a hammer, in the right hands, is a Precision tool!
smithlabs! yes sir they are perfect for rivets, that style.
but he more forged it didn't he? unless he poured it?
Forged it, and heat treated it! it is some tough material! I may have it tested for metal type, and make the next size larger. A set might be nice!
:)yes sir different sizes are always handy!
Yes, and I would want it to match, because the hammer will outlive me too, and passing it down would be fun! The one I have is a little light for heavy anvil work, but I do have other hammers to use there. I have tried to limit the anvil work here in Suburbia, but will add a part of the new building for welding, forging, and casting.
Hope to get into bronze art casting heavily, once there.
:)smithlabs! "Hope to get into bronze art casting heavily, once there." of course, why not? you're into everything else! don't tell me that you are an artist too?
but if you cast bronze then what do you do with those? it sounds like a fascinating hobby.
No artist here, but Debbie (Wife), and Jennifer (Daughter) are. you basically carve what you want from wax, then dip the wax in a ceramic coating, Melt out the wax, and pour the bronze.
Thanks @janton for following up and supporting these quality works.
yes Ma'am you're very welcome!
That’s pretty neat! I’m starting to appreciate the sentimental things that I can use or serves another purpose. You must do a lot to need a hammer daily!
I have a machine shop (currently in my garage) that sees a lot on custom work. I keep that hammer close to the anvil and the casting.
Some times, beating on things can be therapeutic too, LOL!
:)