Everything Mac Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Hi guys, Someone was selling a Hofi hammer on eBay. Figured I'd stick a bid on it thinking I'd never win. Well to my surprise I did. Much to the anguish of my wallet.... Here it is after a quick wire brush and a cost of oil for the handle. I've not used it yet but it looks as though it's never been used. Not a mark on the face though the handle needed some love. Just wanted to share as I'm pretty chuffed with it. All the best Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Edgar Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Well done Andy. I hope you enjoy it and inspires you. I saw it on eebay and asked myself the question -Will it make me better? sadly in my case it would take more than a new hammer, so I didn't join in. Make some nice stuff with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Evans Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I don't think your wallet should be too anguished you got it at half price. :) I have one just like it, well apart from the date, and it is my go to hammer. My second choice is a 1995 hand forged Hofi hammer. Not boasting, just saying. :) Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everything Mac Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 Well done Andy. I hope you enjoy it and inspires you. I saw it on eebay and asked myself the question -Will it make me better? sadly in my case it would take more than a new hammer, so I didn't join in. Make some nice stuff with it Cheers David, I honestly didn't think I'd win the auction but had to stick a bid on it. I'd never buy a new one as I just couldn't justify the cost. All the best Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Always been my method; wait till a while after a new hammer fad and then look for one at 1/2 price from someone who got one and decided it didn't suit them. How I got my 1500 gm Peddinghaus Swedish Crosspeen which does suit me very well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Evans Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Always been my method; wait till a while after a new hammer fad and then look for one at 1/2 price from someone who got one and decided it didn't suit them. How I got my 1500 gm Peddinghaus Swedish Crosspeen which does suit me very well! Ah, I have an entirely different modus operandi. My strategy simply involves arriving at the 1990-ish Saint Louis ABANA conference a day early having driven over with Gichner. Meeting a guy and spending the day exchanging information about blacksmithing tools and stuff, picking him up from the airport whenever he visits my country, feeding and watering finding beds and transporting his entourage to various BABA events, sharing my rented Villa at Stia with him and his mates……and then being given up to the minute versions of his latest hammers and tongs as visitor gifts…. Works for me! :) Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmall Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I'd like to get one to add to my hammers. I buy tools from other blacksmiths to show my appreciation of their work as well as to use the tool and try to replicate with my developing skill set. And they are always great tools to use! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironmike Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I,ve been swinging a hammer for 60 some years and it was a real treat to have and use my first Hofi diagonal peen hammer when they first came out, I like all the Hofi hammers I have, they are very well made. Nice Score!! Thomas that Peddinghaus Swedish Crosspeen is a nice hammer also, I like them as well, They all have a use depending on the job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Great score. I have never seen one advertised on eBay. I reckon everyone who has a Hofi would want to keep it!After searching around the web, I bought mine direct from a German company, although, as usual, the freight cost was enormous.And I do notice that when shaping with the cross pein it leaves sharp marks from the machining (?). Just wondering if they require a bit of dressing to finish the pein. I'm a bit reluctant to take a flap disc to it. What's the best way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Evans Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 It is your hammer now, make it how you want it, you can always change it again later... Think of the contact surfaces of all your hammers, anvils and forging dies as "matting" or "texture" chasing punches…they will reproduce their surface finish in negative on the workpiece…smooth or textured, choose whatever is appropriate for your project. If you want a mirror finish on the workpiece, refine and polish your tools to the surface you want. It is not efficient to forge a textured surface and then have to grind and polish every hammer blow away after… :) Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Thinking that *everyone* will like a certain item seems very odd to me. On dressing: Traditionally European tools come "unfinished" as they expect that the expert will dress them to suit themselves and their type and manner of work. Not dressing them to suit indicates a less than expert user... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Traditionally European tools come "unfinished" as they expect that the expert will dress them to suit themselves and their type and manner of work. Not dressing them to suit indicates a less than expert user...Yes, or a very careful user who doesn't want to ruin a valuable tool by an inappropriate dressing technique.I have done my best anyway - gently, with a fine file and then polished on a fibre wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everything Mac Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 I think I'll be going overt heave a sit still has the grinding marks from the factory. Put the hammer to work yesterday and it was very nice indeed. It doesn't feel like a 3lb'er at all. All the best Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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