Xavier F-C Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 I finished the hammer yesterday and I wanted to show you the result. I learned a lot while doing both the head and the handle. The hammer was made from 32 X 140 mm square stock and I designed the peen to help me draw metal faster. The handle was made from a raw branch of ash and it measures around 35 cm. I charred it using a bonfire and coated it with linseed oil while it was hot. The hammer head weights around 2,4 lbs and handle weights approximately 0,4 lbs. I left the head unhardened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Looks like a beast. what type of steel was it? I like it, how does it perform? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xavier F-C Posted May 30, 2017 Author Share Posted May 30, 2017 Daswulf, I made the hammer recently, so I have not tested it yet. (My forge is outside and I work when it is not raining.) However, I am already happy about the texture of the handle and the balance of the head. The steel is around low to medium carbon steel, according to the spark test I made. Thanks for responding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 did you may the eye ) ( to trap the handle in place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xavier F-C Posted May 30, 2017 Author Share Posted May 30, 2017 ThomasPowers, Yes, the diameter is slightly smaller in the center. It is indeed pretty important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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