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Sometimes a 4-Inch Drum Sander is just the ticket
Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2018 8:08 pm
by nuhobby
And you probably have one! Strip sander, that is...
I was refurbishing a very old cross-peen / riveting / tinsmith hammer. The new hickory handle is very taut, and has a nice curve faired-in with the help of the strip sander:
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![Old Hammer New Handle.JPG](./download/file.php?id=43957&sid=aebe4a7e5a14742165cbb3f8221454bf)
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Happy woodworking!
Chris
Re: Sometimes a 4-Inch Drum Sander is just the ticket
Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2018 9:40 pm
by JPG
Nicely done!
Now why is fairing desirable?
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Re: Sometimes a 4-Inch Drum Sander is just the ticket
Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2018 9:50 pm
by jsburger
JPG wrote:Nicely done!
Now why is fairing desirable?
![Confused :confused:](./images/smilies/confused.gif)
Elegance and esthetics. That was important back in the old days. I remember the old days (not too old
![EEK! :eek:](./images/smilies/eek.gif)
) as I am sure you do.
![Big Grin :D](./images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
Re: Sometimes a 4-Inch Drum Sander is just the ticket
Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2018 10:19 pm
by ChrisNeilan
jsburger wrote:JPG wrote:Nicely done!
Now why is fairing desirable?
![Confused :confused:](./images/smilies/confused.gif)
Elegance and esthetics. That was important back in the old days. I remember the old days (not too old
![EEK! :eek:](./images/smilies/eek.gif)
) as I am sure you do.
![Big Grin :D](./images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
Plus 1
![Smile :)](./images/smilies/smile.gif)
Re: Sometimes a 4-Inch Drum Sander is just the ticket
Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2018 10:30 pm
by JPG
I unnerstan the reason for fairing on a boat hull, but a hammer handle?
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Re: Sometimes a 4-Inch Drum Sander is just the ticket
Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2018 1:55 am
by nuhobby
The taper in the handle feels "right" for how some hammers get used. Sometimes the operator wants to "choke up" toward the head for a bit more control (and less power), so a narrower section helps with that.
The other cool thing is having a smooth, oil finish. Typical thick factory varnish can be abrasive to the hands.
If you haven't put a new handle on a hammer, I recommend trying it! It's really satisfying, particularly if the factory handle has come loose some.
Chris
Re: Sometimes a 4-Inch Drum Sander is just the ticket
Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2018 11:28 am
by chapmanruss
Chris said
If you haven't put a new handle on a hammer, I recommend trying it! It's really satisfying, particularly if the factory handle has come loose some.
It's also a great way to save an old hammer head you may not be able to replace with a new one.