July 17, 201114 yr I received a comment on this pic posted in my gallery. Dan E wrote "Interesting variable peen width. Post how you use this feature. 04 July 2011" Jim Joyce did a Blueprint on the advantages of a diagonal pein hammer. This version simply gives both left and right hand diagonals on the same hammer.....it's like having a cross and straight pein on the same hammer.....but diagonals may be more comfortable to use considering the positioning of the workpiece relative to the hammer. If anyone uses a diagonal pein hammer, please add your comments on it's utility, etc.
July 17, 201114 yr I have a couple of double diagonal peins and find them very useful for some specific widening tasks. I think the were part of a saw doctors hammer set..... I like them.
July 17, 201114 yr The straight peen ( | ), the cross peen ( --- ), and the diagonal peens are to position the hammer in a comfortable position for the smith to work. Otherwise you would have to move the metal in respect to the hammer. The left hand peen ( \ ) or right configuration ( / ) is so the blacksmith so he can "see" his work while using the hammer. The peen is a fuller on a handle with the radius of the peen being applicable to the job at hand.
July 17, 201114 yr Richard, I use the one that I bought from you, a lot. I use it on 1/2" stock and bigger to draw with and I have used both peins. It works great!! :D
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