Xavier F-C Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Here is my second hammer I made from a shaft, similar to a rounding hammer but simpler. I tried it and really appreciated the long knotted handle; I think it is good since the hammer is rather light. The head's mass is just above 1 kilo and the hammer weights 2,6 pounds. I hardened both faces and now a file can barely scratch it. The handle is made from a branch of ash and very long: almost 45 cm. It is charred unevenly and coated with boiled linseed oil. You can see above the draw knife I forged from a leaf spring using only this hammer. It looks crude but it is the first blade I made. Simply two metal wedges. The round face is only slightly convex; the radius is like that of a soccer ball. The flat face is pretty flat and crowned. If you have questions or suggestions, let me know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammerfall Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 That looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xavier F-C Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 Hammerfall, thanks! I have been using this hammer for a while now and I like it; it is my second most used hammer out of the five I own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 It looks pretty good, well done. Few things feel better than using tools you made with your own hands. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xavier F-C Posted July 22, 2017 Author Share Posted July 22, 2017 Frosty, thanks! I certainly agree with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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