Timothy Miller Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 I was messing around at the shop after hours and decided to make a hammer. It is a stubby little thing I upset the blank more than I should have. I didn't like the way it looked off the anvil so I did a bit of file work to dress it up. I made it from some old shafting that is most likely 1045. I did a bit of forging with it, it feels good in the hand. It is balanced too with an equal amount of steel in front and back of the eye. There was no real plan I just followed my intuition on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry H Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 I like .......sometimes stubby is good....how come I never thought of those custom touches ? beautiful job, where's your stamp ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rthibeau Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Now make 10 more and see what you end up with... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Miller Posted January 2, 2012 Author Share Posted January 2, 2012 I like .......sometimes stubby is good....how come I never thought of those custom touches ? beautiful job, where's your stamp ? I don't always mark my work I should Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Yes you should mark it. Somebody might think it was made from some guy in Michigan. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksnagel Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Nice looking hammer Tim. What's it weigh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Miller Posted January 2, 2012 Author Share Posted January 2, 2012 3 lbs with the handle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainely,Bob Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Feels good in the hand,pleasing to the eye and all scrubbed up and dressed in it`s Sunday best. I think it`s something to be proud of Tim. I have to agree that it needs your stamp on it so it can impress the ladies with it`s lineage which it can prove by showing it`s distinctive birthmark. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillon Sculpture Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Fancy pants! Wait is that eye 1/8" off center? :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r smith Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Wait is that eye 1/8" off center? Beat me to it :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry H Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 where can I get a Miller hammer ? Is there a worldwide distributor ? I've read on the web its the first hammer ever designed to be able to use with either the right OR LEFT hand...it actually improves your striking ability by 60% ! ! I'm very excited to be one of the first on the list for this NEW TYPE OF HAMMERING SYSTEM. I think the price of two thousand dollars is cheap for such a life changing tool,...I'm considering buying a second for my grandson, he's three, because I also heard no matter how much it weighs it seems light as a feather. I commend your expertise in designing a tool like no other smith has ever done before. If I may be so bold as to ask if I could join your vast distributorship network, or better yet can I start a franchise ? This tool will change the world of smithing forever ! ! ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainely,Bob Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Glad to see I ain`t the only one speaking with tongue in cheek on this thread. Still a wicked nice looking hammer though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Now it needs to be dressed!---I think lace, ruffles and a little flounce will be perfect for it! With the filework it will be easy to see which hammer is yours at a multismith demo! You may want to lojack it though...it would look really sweet on *my* hammer rack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Trez Cole Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 nice looking hammer I enjoy making them myself and enjoy using them as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Miller Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 where can I get a Miller hammer ? Is there a worldwide distributor ? I've read on the web its the first hammer ever designed to be able to use with either the right OR LEFT hand...it actually improves your striking ability by 60% ! ! I'm very excited to be one of the first on the list for this NEW TYPE OF HAMMERING SYSTEM. I think the price of two thousand dollars is cheap for such a life changing tool,...I'm considering buying a second for my grandson, he's three, because I also heard no matter how much it weighs it seems light as a feather. I commend your expertise in designing a tool like no other smith has ever done before. If I may be so bold as to ask if I could join your vast distributorship network, or better yet can I start a franchise ? This tool will change the world of smithing forever ! ! ! Ill make 2 a month and move way up state and raise lammas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Alpacas have much nicer fiber for spinning; but I see llamas for sale all the time for less than $100 out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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