hammerkid Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 Brain, Yes I did get some "rag" in the eye then broke it out by bending it , should I file that out or leave it , got to thinking but aint sure would that atucally help hold the handle?:confused: Also what did you make your tools from? Mind if I copy em? I think I `ll make me about 2 more slitters like Tom used and and make those handled tools for me to use witha striker at home and have the other slitters for when I can use wayne`s Blu. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianbrazealblacksmith Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Don't worry about the cold shut. It won't effect the hammer. All of Tom's hammers have it; Uri uses a punch press now so his no longer have it. I'm pretty picky especially with my own work. The punch is more efficient though because you're not dragging that bubble through your hole until it bursts which is what causes that cold shut. My tools are made from the same 4140 that I make the hammers and top tools with. There are better steals out there but I get 4140 for free from a suspension shop nearby. And I'm doing everything by hand with a striker so as long as I take care they'll do the job. They are easier to forge than the expensive high tech stuff. If I had a similar source, I'd rather be using staight carbon steals like 1045 for the hammers and higher carbon for the punches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianbrazealblacksmith Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Sorry, I didn't answer all your questions. No, that rag will not really help hold your handle on. What holds your handle on is the inside shape of your eye. If you do your final drift on the side you choose for the top of your hammer, it will be the biggest side for your wedges to go in. Also keep your handles dry that you are planning on installing by storing them above your water heater or somewhere similar. Monte Habermann, a smith from Orange County stressed that point, so they are as shrunk up as much as possible when they go on because humidity will affect them afterwards. I don't mind if you copy any of this. I hope you do and it may lead you to help me out someday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Really good looking hammer Chris. You still need to learn to focus . . . your camera. Thanks for the info Brian. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerkid Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 Ok thanks Brian. I will probally file that out. Iam going making 2 more slitters like the one I used to make me a handled set like you use, cause I will be doing it by hand at home with a striker. I want to have a Ph set and hand/strikeing set of tools. I`ll only need one drift though (well probally 2) but the same style cause thhey are longer then what Iam using so I can hold the head by the drift while I`am drawing the cheeks out. Frosty, Those pictures on took in a hurry , give me a few minutes and I`ll get better ones. Thanks, Chris PS, Brian, I`am going print all this to save to my Smithing Binder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tech413 Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Looking good Chris, Congrat's on your first hammer! Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerkid Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 Alright Frosty here are some Good pictures just for you , and anyone else who wants to see em LOL.:cool: Thanks,Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 That is wicked cool. You're getting better at focusing too, only four out of five were bleary this time. Don't worry, wait till the excitement dies down some and you can hold the camera steady, then take a couple pics. Like that's going to happen! Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myloh67 Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Thats looks great hk, well done, the makings of a great relationship..:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 HK those pics are perfectly focussed, just not necessarily on your hammer. Nice work bloke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dablacksmith Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 NICE HAMMER! i like the face on it! never thought to get that fancy with a hammer...but ive still got about 10 more pieces if 4140...... good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerkid Posted April 3, 2009 Author Share Posted April 3, 2009 I normalized the hammer. I ll probally hardend it and temper and handle next couple days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBrann Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Well done, I like to see a little decoration on tools, they need character!! With threads like there may be hope for me yet.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintjohnbarleycorn Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 that looks good, I especially like the face in it. good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerkid Posted April 13, 2009 Author Share Posted April 13, 2009 The hammer is Finally DONE!!!! I hardened and tempered it Saturday with the help of Jason AKA Ragtag. My uncle made and put a handle in it today. I will get pictures uploaded probably Wednesday. It weighs in at 2.75lbs with the handle , which is what I wanted. Chris:D;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 TEASE! Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerkid Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 Here are the pictures of it it finished. Still haven't got to use it , My great Grandpa passed away so that put a damper on my plans. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rokshasa Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 real nice job freind! it has eye lol..cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Very cool Kid, GREAT WORK! Let us know how it hits and moves metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Sorry to hear about your great grandfather. Did you get the chance to know him well? Do you have any good stories from or about him? That is a beautiful hammer Chris. I love the eyes. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerkid Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share Posted April 20, 2009 Thanks! Yeah frosty got to know him quite well. He was a character. He told me about him skipping school and going to the blacksmith`s shop and crank his blower for him, he said the smith would yell at him for going to fast , he had a lot more details in that story but not very appropriate for the site LOL:D. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 That's great, you'll have to tell me some of the stories some time. I only have vague memories of one of my grandfathers. My Father's Father died in the flue epidemic of 1917 and all I have are a couple pictures. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
napakettu Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 That's a cool looking hammer. Interesting pattern and I really like the eyes on it. Nice touch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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