heyyou910 Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Been looking at all the different patterns of hammers lately and was wondering....is the fat, chunky peen radius alot better for moving metal or is the thinner-styles better?....minus the coldshuts of course I'm sure flattening the ridges from a 5/8" peen would be easier than that of a 3/8", but is it just in what you prefer? What about peen radius compared to different weights of hammers?...1.5 lb compared to 3 lb? Don't burn me down too bad folks...I'm still learning here :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 What stock size are you working, 1/4 inch thick stock, or 1 inch thick stock, 2 inch thick? What size (weight) hammer are you using? It is a good question but lots of variables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 (edited) For me the radius of the peen I'm using depends on why I'm using the peen. The when I'm making stock longer I try to use the horn of my anvil and an a fairly fat peen When I'm spreading stock wider i usually try to use a fairly narrow peen like that of my peddinghaus swedish. ( I try to thin the middle before I work the edges.) In total "It all Depends Olie" I have half a dozen hammers and would be thought of as being a little short on hammers by many smiths. I have one hammer that is my favorite and that is the one I use most often. Find a hammer that suits your hand and work with it. It is more important to know your hammer in you muscles and your eye than what the exact shape is. Edited May 11, 2009 by Charlotte spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBrann Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 I use wide radius pein and fuller for drawing, and a narrow pein for decorating, but as Thomas said it also depends on the size of stock, smaller stock = smaller radius, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heyyou910 Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 Not really a specific size Glenn...just wondering if there's a rule of thumb in regards to stock size compared to peen and hammer weight. I guess that's why I hear of folks having so many hammers to choose from :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Demetrius Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Rule of thumb? Don't have it under the ball of the hammer during impact. (Heh. Couldn't resist...don't kill me) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Rule of thumb? Don't have it under the ball of the hammer during impact. (Heh. Couldn't resist...don't kill me) Oh shame on you Demetrius, shame shame shame! You've spilt the beans and deprived someone of one of the true learning experiences of the craft, not to mention depriving us of a good laugh. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbob Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 try rule of finger...like your index finger on its side should be 3/8 to 1/2 inch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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