Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 3:46 pm
Thank you for your complements guys!Ed in Tampa wrote:Chuck
Great hammers! Was it my posting of the Highlands Hardware article or did you think this up yourself? If you hadn't seen the article I referenced it can be found at http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/w...asshammer.html
Nice work. How did you make the flats on the handles. Did you not turn them round or did you grind them flat after you turned the handles?
How long did it take to get the brass?
I love your work.
Ed
Yes Ed! It was your posting that led me to to the hammers. I saw the maker on the instructions flattened the handles after turning. My scrap maple was thin enough that I could turn them part way and leave flats. The design of the handles was made so that there would be a tapping hand position and a whacking handle position. At least that's what I thought.
The order for brass was made Dec. 3rd (after supper) - shipped Dec.4th -received Dec 9th. If you're counting, 5 days and one evening.
Thank you for your original posting - Never would have thought of these myself, nor known where to purchase brass.
The hammers are for my kids and Grandkids - One Engineer, One Automobile Mechanic, One Engineering Student and one Daughter who will probably use it for a wall hanging. Stocking Stuffers.