Iron Falcon 72 Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Any reason I couldn't round up the end of a small sledge to make a good rounding hammer? Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 (edited) go for it. I have found it is cheaper to buy old sledges at yard sales and grind them, than to pay for new ones. Edited June 5, 2009 by steve sells Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Ameling Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 The only real problem is getting a small enough sledge hammer. So many of them are 6 to 8 pounds - with some running up to 12 or 15 pounds. A classic Rounding Hammer just has a flat face on one end and a slightly rounded face on the other side. A little work with a grinder "rounds" a hammer face in a short amount of time. And then a little sanding smooths it up. Although, there is only a slight difference between the two faces. So starting with one of those 2 to 3 pound double faced hammers the hardware stores sell as a BIG hammer would be a good choice. Garage sales and flea markets are a good source for slightly used BIG hammers. Now, putting a 12 inch handle on an 8 pound sledge for some "light" one-handed work has a way of adjusting your opinions about your arm strength and stamina! Mikey - that grumpy ol' German blacksmith out in the Hinterlands p.s. Good thing I ... lost ... that 12 pound sledge with 10 inch handle somewhere under the workbench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Sure, no problem except for size like Mike says. Look for drilling hammers, they're usually in the 2-3lb range and can be reworked easily. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles McDonald Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Well I’m a bit late to respond to this post, but anyway, yesterday I took a 1250 gram little Peddinghaus sledge I had laying around and radiused one end, polished it up and made a new longer handle for it. I love this hammer so far! I was skeptical at first as the faces were already quite short, but it feels really balanced, and very comfortable to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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