Don't know if this should be in tools or not but I'll give it a go here first. Does any one here have a source for the flat sided handles for the Hofi style hammers? I've got two hammer making classes with Brian Brazeal coming up and I would love to find some good handles. Thanks

just cut some blanks on your table saw 3/4 to 7/8 thick and 1 1/4-1 3/8 wide about a foot long ...thats what Brian does

Hoffi
Has a blue print on this site showing how he does them with a belt sander

I saw mine from hickory boards, though they're slightly different than the Hoffi pattern they're the same in spirit.

Frosty

Bob,

I took a class with Brian. He had material for the class to use for handles and he showed us how to shape them. You will learn a lot from him. He is a great teacher and quite willing to show you everything you ask. Enjoy the classes.


Brian

P.S. Be ready to take notes, listen to what he says the first time, and don't put anything you make in water. Just trust me on the last one.

Edited December 11, 200916 yr by brian.pierson

Bob, contact Josh at BigBlu hammers. I have one of their hammers and bought another
handle for another.
Ken

Thanks everyone for all your help!

Bob