Kenny O Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 I have two Heller brothers ( flea market) hammers that feel real nice, but the faces have issues, one is a cross pein and the uncrossed face has a chip on the side, and I have a rounding hammer with similar issues on the flat face. Is it possible to weld up the chipped face and use it safely? Would pre and post heat work, or would a total heat treat be necessary?I don't have a tig setup, only MIG and SMAW. Thank you Kenny O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfootnampa Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 It would certainly be possible... also, even MORE certainly, UNwise. If the chip is small and not accompanied by any cracks or flaking you could just regrind/dress the face without heat treating and be fine. Such hammer heads are only worth a dollar or two though and why risk your health to recycle them?!? Health costs are HIGH! Disabilities are aggravating! I have bought UNchipped hammers by the boxful at farm sales and flea markets! I bought a pretty rough one for $2 (overpaid a bit maybe) but it was a little heavier than I wanted anyway and I liked the basic shape. I ground away mushrooming and edge chips (all quite small) and reforged and reheat treated the hammer. After making a new handle it is my favorite! Lots of work but with a worthwhile result! I would never trust a welded hammer for forging though... the stresses are extreme! The dangers likely to be underestimated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny O Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share Posted March 25, 2011 thanks I will regrind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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