February 7, 201511 yr Here are some hammer eye tools that I just finished grinding last night, Got some new belts for the 2x48 belt grinder and slicked them down... Hope to get to try them out soon... I have another hammer eye drift that I did several years ago, which is a bit thinner. These drifts are a bit thicker. All made out of S7 1 1/8" lathe drops, maybe 4-6" long. I try to NEVER strike them with a forging hammer, I either use a cheap beater, or a copper, or brass hammer...
February 7, 201511 yr Those look pretty slick and you could always weld a piece of mild steel to the striking end and maybe soften the blow but I'm sure you would have to preheat s7 before welding. I'm working on a 2 by 72 grinder at the moment to make grinding easier for myself also
February 9, 201511 yr being made from s-7 you wll not have to make and other set they will last for a long while.
February 9, 201511 yr Fine work, hoss. I just picked up a handled punch that's a bit worse for wear and I think it just might be a good candidate for an eye punch.....
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