Hammers!

[Justin Topp]

Been a while since I’ve posted hammers here so I figured I’d show what I’ve made. 

To start off here is a 2.5 lb cross peen on a 16” hickory handle I recently forged.

up next is a 1.75 lb rounding hammer on a 14” charred hickory handle.

 
 

finally a 3.5 lb rounding hammer on a 16” charred hickory handle.
 

I feel I am finally starting to make nice hammers and was curious on what you all think?

[masonred]

Nice!! 

I've never used a charred handle, hope to try one. Those just need hot steel and anvil time.

[Justin Topp]

Thanks! I like them but I also like uncharred. The char smooths wood so it’s less sanding to do 

[Old Crew]

Hammers are on my to do list.   From my untrained eye they all look serviceable but they  also looks like a progression.  Each one looks better than the last!  It apperears that your hammer making skills are improving. The last hammer looks very good !

I am anal about symmetry and when I start making hammers that trait will cause me problems at first but should lead to a good result.

Your adjustable fuller was a good tool to make. I will probably make one similar to it but I might incorporate a spring.

Keep making cool things

[Justin Topp]

Symmetry will can be annoying but it’s important. Thanks. The third hammer I finally figured out where I need to put the fuller haha. Thank you though. 

[Benona blacksmith]

Nice work!!!

[Justin Topp]

Thank you!