BobbyC Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 This past weekend I attended the BAM comference where Nathan taught a hammer making class. there was 11 students and we all got to chose the size and style of hammer we made. He was an excellent teacher and we all had a ton of fun and went home with very high quality hammers as well as the knowledge to make more in the future. Attached is a picture of me striking, the hammer I made. Also in the picture is a Tom Clark 2.5 lb hammer I bought there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 The hammer you're striking is a turning hammer right? The swage block had me wondering till I zoomed in. The Tom Clark straight pein looks like a sweety. I LOVE a straight pein. Heck, I love a turning hammer too. You're batting two for two in my book. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel.85 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Looks good, I wish I could have gone this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
781 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 The Tom Clark is the cross pien and his new hammer is straight. May I ask how much the TC set you back. I did not see it but saw the Jay Sharp hammers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyC Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 I paid $50 for the TC from Bob Alexander. He only had 2 and they were both gone by 10am Thursday. I'm striking a rounding hammer in the picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
physicsguy91 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I took this class as well. It was very fun and everyone learned a lot. Can't wait to try it at home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Turley Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 What grade and size of steel and what heat treatment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyC Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 We used 1045, Nathan had pre cut pices in 4oz increments starting around 1.75lb and going up to 3lb. I chose 2.75lb. Heated to non magnetic quinched in water, then heated the center of the hammer until the ends were a dark straw color. I might bring it to work and check the hardness just to see what I ended up with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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