MotoMike Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 I need a welding slag hammer and since they aren't too big, thought it would be a good first hammer for me to try. Have some 1 inch 5160 (or so I'm told) so decided to use a piece of it. So here is another tool from the cave man forge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Hammer Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Looks very nice. Doesn't it feel good to make your own tools? I know I get a lot of satisfaction out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoMike Posted August 20, 2018 Author Share Posted August 20, 2018 Thanks MC. It does feel good. now I need to do some welding to put it to use. I used my new dog head hammer to get it started and found that I quite like the dog head. Found too that I think I prefer simple slab handles to the more rounded ovals. seems I can index the hammer better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeDM Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Looks like a good first hammer! I know you'll be proud every time you use it. The beak of it looks a little long compared to most other welding hammers, but I can see where it would come in handy for some welds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoMike Posted August 20, 2018 Author Share Posted August 20, 2018 I agree. once I got to drawing it out, I thought I could just cut it off and make it shorter, but in the end decided to leave it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anvil Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Looks good Mike. I found I use a cross pein on the chisel end a LOT more than a straight pein. When I ran into a situation I needed a long pic I used a long punch I ground to a point. However I have a straight chisel chipping hammer in the welding box and use it now and then. Bearing in mind I'm only talking about what I like which is just a matter of taste. Few things feel as good as using a tool you made with your own hands. It's a good first hammer. Well done. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoMike Posted August 31, 2018 Author Share Posted August 31, 2018 Thanks Frosty. I just now noticed you made that comment. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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