John, I’m in the same boat as the individual you made this hammer for; just starting out. I’m working my way through building a forge. The propane tank is cut, the legs are welded on and next is the coupling to secure the burners. I have a 3 pounder I used when I iron worked. I could probably make it work but I trust your judgment. That’s why I’m mimicking your propane forge build. How would I go about buying one of these hammers? Thank you brother.
My first blacksmithing hammer was a cross peen but after while of doing I made a diagonal peen hammer and because of my striking habits I like the diagonal more. I still used my cross peen for certain things.
Bryan Robinson I feel like it worked pretty well. I was just kind of watching in passing. I’ll get my hands on some graphite powder and give it a try on the next one.
John I know you guys like to use bees wax try and add some graphite with it . Seem to work nice paired up with the bees wax. Just an idea to try. Martin
I got my hammer today! It looks amazing and I cant wait to use it first. I may look have to order some more things. John is amazing to deal with.
Nice Hammer.Well done.
nice work John. going to be binge watching your channel to see what you have.
John, I’m in the same boat as the individual you made this hammer for; just starting out. I’m working my way through building a forge. The propane tank is cut, the legs are welded on and next is the coupling to secure the burners. I have a 3 pounder I used when I iron worked. I could probably make it work but I trust your judgment. That’s why I’m mimicking your propane forge build. How would I go about buying one of these hammers? Thank you brother.
"spread these cheeks" whew that had me laughing hard
Geez it's a technical term, don't be so lude! ;) :D
My first blacksmithing hammer was a cross peen but after while of doing I made a diagonal peen hammer and because of my striking habits I like the diagonal more. I still used my cross peen for certain things.
I believe Alec uses a beeswax and graphite mix as a hammer eye punch lube. But, plain beeswax seems like it can be enough as well.
Bryan Robinson I feel like it worked pretty well. I was just kind of watching in passing. I’ll get my hands on some graphite powder and give it a try on the next one.
Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nice that hammer looks great, I may have missed it but what size was that billet to start with? Was it 2" in diameter and 3" long?
John I know you guys like to use bees wax try and add some graphite with it . Seem to work nice paired up with the bees wax. Just an idea to try. Martin
If I want a to make a hammer 2.5 pounds how heavy of material should I start with.