Fabricating a Stubby hammer

[MJM]

Figures, another tool/ machine I don't have, lol

If you could only pick one to own, which would it be......lathe or mill

 

[MP&C]

Since I don't have a mill...

I use the lathe a bit for making tooling for the Lennox and other turning operations, and have used it for milling before. For my use, I'd say lathe over milling machine

 

[MP&C]

Here's the hammers from last week, a matched pair of ball end hammers sent out to Schierer's Customs in AZ. These were made using a "flat" faced BF611 short pick and a BF618 low crowned chisel.

 

[UAmember]

Not having access to a lathe I could always use one, but I suppose it would be the opposite effect not having access to a lathe. The mill makes otherwise difficult tasks incredibly easy.

 

[MJM]

Looking forward to buying body hammers that are stamped MPxxx instead of BFxxx

 

[MP&C]

I had two more commissions last week, and went ahead and made a third while I was at it. This one is made using a Snap-On BF611 and adding the S2 steel ball-end. A fresh Hickory handle with plenty of character. Available....

 

[MJM]

I would be proud to own a hammer like that. I guess the old saying of " the early bird gets the worm" holds true in this scenario.

 

[MP&C]

Got some new help (Paul) in the shop, since Jared is becoming a more full-time student pursuing his Mech Eng degree. Paul visited a local garage sale last weekend and came across a MAC tools body hammer for $2. Egad, it's pointed!!

So it was the perfect candidate for a ball-end. We added a slight crown to the face as well, a good start to his body hammer collection...