PaulKrzysz Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 I Really like how compact this hammer is. Good Job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingXS Posted October 18, 2014 Author Share Posted October 18, 2014 Thanks guys. I appreciate the feedback!!! Can't wait to harden it and get a handle fitted so I can try it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkie Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Nice looking hammer!! That 4-pounder will surely build up your arm muscles. I like a 2 1/2 to 3 for general work, 4 to really move some metal (but not for long... :unsure: ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJS Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 It is very pleasantly squat, and I would recommend a suitably short handle at least to start with. A 4# will tear you up if you don't have good technique and built the muscle to handle it. You may get to the point where you can use a 16" handle on that hammer, and swing it all day long, but there is a REAL good chance you will end up hurting yourself... Ask me how I know;-) In my twenties my favorite hammer was an 8# hand sledge, in my 30s I was working too hard and too long, and trashed the tendons in my elbows with a 4# rounding hammer with a 16" handle, didn't do ANY recreational forging for 6months to a year. Thankfully I don't still need to wear the tennis elbow braces on both arms... Remember worldly wisdom is learning from someone else's mistakes without having to make them your self... Work smarter, not harder, and harder on your body is right out! ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingXS Posted October 19, 2014 Author Share Posted October 19, 2014 I was thinking a under 12" Handle. I have another smaller billet to make a second lighter hammer (3lbs est.) of the same style when I can. I made the bigger one first as it is always easier to find a small hammer to use than a large one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Mullins Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Really enjoyed following this thread and the finished product. I like the proportion of that hammer, for me hammers with long heads are not as well balanced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingXS Posted October 19, 2014 Author Share Posted October 19, 2014 Eddie, I'm glad you have enjoyed coming along for the ride. It has been a great introduction and learning experiance in blacksmithing for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Nice work, Flying. That's one serious piece of hammer. Seems well proportioned and will certainly move some metal.Show us another pic when it's handled and let us know how the test drive goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingXS Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 Handles made and ready to go out of spotted gum. Just waiting for an opportunity to harden the faces, unfortunately that may be a while off with my current to do list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 On 10/18/2014 at 3:25 AM, FlyingXS said: Well the journey has come to a climax…..First Hammer!!!! It's a 4lbs monster. I don't know about a work of art but, a lot of hardwork…..So I'll appreciate it when I use it much more than any store bought item. Still needs to be hardened and the eye tempered. FlyingXS, almost all of the photos you posted of both the tooling and the finished product got lost in the forum software changeover. Any chance you could repost them? Many thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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