Derek Melton Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I've been making some smaller hammers lately. Primarily to learn better how to use my new treadle hammer with top and bottom tools. What do y'all think? These are fun to make, made from hexagonal tool steel from old crow bars. Hardens up in water similar to 1045. Handle material here is Purple Heart and canarywood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I think you could do very well in the high end tool market outside of blacksmithing, (jewelers, armour makers, sheet metal workers who appreciate fancy tools but don't have the skills to make them...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Those are some really nice looking hammers. Well done. Like Thomas said, you could do well selling them. Take a look at some other hammer designs in those fields of work he mentioned. Also auto body. Keep at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodnMetalGuy Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I like those hammer heads, and I think you could enhance the overall look of the tool by just doing a little additional shaping of the handles along the line of the photo below. I don't think it would take much to make them look a little more graceful. A spokeshave would be a great tool to use for that. -- Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Melton Posted March 17, 2017 Author Share Posted March 17, 2017 Thanks guys! I appreciate the kind words. I typically go with a straight handle, it feels best to me personally but I can see where it would be more aesthetically pleasing to put some character in the handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 look at how chasing hammers are handled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodnMetalGuy Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 30 minutes ago, ThomasPowers said: look at how chasing hammers are handled. Didn't know what those looked like, but easily found some images. Why do they have that large bulb on the handle? Is it a syle thing handed down through the years or does it serve some functional purpose? -- Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Serves a necessary function as it's used with fast light taps and the bulb allows you to nest it in your palm allowing a light grip---less RSI faster cycle time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Melton Posted March 17, 2017 Author Share Posted March 17, 2017 Wonder how I'd tap into those alternate markets. Anyone know of jewelers online seeking hammers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 11 minutes ago, Derek Melton said: Wonder how I'd tap into those alternate markets. With excellent hammer control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 How big a market are you hunting for? Local community college jewelry making course or a major gem and mineral show? You missed The MGMS Gem, Mineral, Fossil and Jewelry Show (Mississippi Gem and Mineral Society=MGMS) on the other hand talking with the jewelry instructor at a community college might turn up what's going on local to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Melton Posted March 17, 2017 Author Share Posted March 17, 2017 Not a bad idea! I'd be happy with selling a few per month. Help fund tooling for the shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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