brianbrazealblacksmith Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 I don't normally post my work. I usually do "how to" stuff, but this was a really nice hammer that LDW and I made today, so I think it's worth posting. This is a hammer that will be awarded to someone for something that I can't discuss just yet, but it turned out nice. This is all forged with a striker, and the only grinding is done on the faces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyLaidlaw Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Beautiful hammer Brian, I can tell yours just by looking. It's a brand name, the Brazeal hammer. I'd buy one. Gimme a price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianbrazealblacksmith Posted November 20, 2010 Author Share Posted November 20, 2010 I charge $200.00 for a rounding hammer. I know that seems like alot to most blacksmiths, but we are doing it all by hand with no power hammer. I am not in the hammer making business, and I would rather show someone how to make it themselves, but I will make one if someone asks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironsmith Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Whom ever is being awarded that hammer is awefull lucky!!! Congrats and my envy to the lucky guy or gal! for sure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Turley Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 A nice hammer which reminds me of my ole horseshoeing days. I like the broadened cheek for more gripping surface to the wood. Does anyone know why a farrier might want such a hammer for turning and finishing horseshoes? I do. I started out with an old Heller Brothers rounding hammer. Of course, a rounding hammer can also be used by the blacksmith for various operations. http://www.turleyforge.com Granddaddy of Blacksmith Schools Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRunals Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 That is very nice work, everything is so clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick L. Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Really nice work with great attention to detail as usual. Thanks for sharing it here . It will be a very fortunate individual that receives it! Dick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.Harrell Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Brian, This is the hammer you were finishing up while I was on the phone with your yesterday? Either way this is a work of art, it is absolutely gorgeous. Nice work Brian as usual. So when I come to Mississippi, we are going to make one of those fullering hammers that I like so much, deal? haha oh and you can yell at me while we are making like usual haha I am just kidding I know your not scolding me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beth Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 brian thats lovely - i would be so proud to make my own hammer... your skills put a smile on my face every time! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry H Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 A nice hammer which reminds me of my ole horseshoeing days. I like the broadened cheek for more gripping surface to the wood. Does anyone know why a farrier might want such a hammer for turning and finishing horseshoes? I do. I started out with an old Heller Brothers rounding hammer. Of course, a rounding hammer can also be used by the blacksmith for various operations.http://www.turleyforge.com Granddaddy of Blacksmith Schools Frank, It not only reminds me of my shoeing days ,but I still use it daily. Mine is a diamond, I always think of making a new one but something else always come up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 brian thats lovely - i would be so proud to make my own hammer... your skills put a smile on my face every time! Make one on next weekends toolmaking course Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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