Thanks Sam. I saw those kits recently and am in need of a small brass mallet similar to the one you made for carving. This is another project that I have now added to my list.
I thought you were near Billings. I have a friend and hunting partner who lives in Laurel. I'd love to visit your shop some time when I'm over that way. It isn't too often because it's 500 miles from here. That's a sweet little mallet. Love that you put in the detail around the brass head. Great video, Sam.
I am looking forward to your upcoming video on the turning of the tool handle using the Robust collet system for your 1/2” bowl gouge mentioned at the beginning of this video.
Sam, I saw when you drilled the hole for the threads, you used a twist bit. I have found that brad point bits work best for me to drill holes. Agree or disagree?
Nice project Sam and the wood is really beautiful. That might come in handy for when you get a pistachio that is impossible to get open...lol Or better yet it is just nice to look at. Take care, Gary
Being a former machinist I know that brass hammers or "Persuaders" are used to move steel parts, like a drill or cutter on a metal lathe, to make small adjustments without damaging the steel or a cutting edge. For wood working an example could be to remove a morse tapered drill without damaging the taper. I think this will be too heavy for wood carving. I would have liked to see how you threaded the hole in the handle. That with some epoxy would have made it a really strong connection. This way works too, but you mentioned it might be a threading project. Probably a flat bottomed tap would have made short work of this "Kingwood". Interesting video Sam.
Gil Thanks very much for the clarification. I wanted to tap the recess but my hand thread chasers were to big- a 10 and 12. I just didn't want to buy a tap for this one project. I just used epoxy. Sam
I'm susprised you said the wood was dry the way it stuck to the underside of the rest. Love that kingwood. Don't think we have it here (Arkansas). The blue fingers, what were you doing" Very nice Sam, Larry
Nice job Sam, but that must be the most expensive hammer handle in the world using kingwood or you could have made four of your lovely threaded boxes out of that blank.
That hammer looks like it was made for a clock maker or engraver. But I am certain it will be great for anything you chose to use it in. Nice handle, beautiful piece of Kingwood. I love having tools that not only work well but look good too. Thank you for sharing. BTW, were some of those shots done in the new shop?
Really nice looking hammer! I have been watching a lot of videos as I consider purchasing a lathe. Was the jam chuck that you made out of Maple "one way" to do it or "the" way to do it? I get a little confused on why/when turners flipped their workpieces, change out headstock and tailstock fittings, etc. A lot of videos don't seem to talk a whole about why they are doing something or to mention that "you could do it this way or that way." At any rate, I love watching your videos and enjoy your personality and talent Thanks.
Sam Checkout the product information for the brass hammer on Penn States Web page. Apparently they corrected the mistake concerning the 7MM pen mandrel. There is no mention of a pen mandrel in the instruction any longer. GOOD CALL!!!!!!!!
Thanks Sam. I saw those kits recently and am in need of a small brass mallet similar to the one you made for carving. This is another project that I have now added to my list.
Thanks for sharing...!
I thought you were near Billings. I have a friend and hunting partner who lives in Laurel. I'd love to visit your shop some time when I'm over that way. It isn't too often because it's 500 miles from here. That's a sweet little mallet. Love that you put in the detail around the brass head. Great video, Sam.
Looks great!
it finished up nice sam. well done!
Nice project Sam. Love the grain of kingwood. It would be a very interesting threaded box video!! Best to you and Cheryle and a pat for Coco. Bob
Beautiful Sam,nice simple project!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎
Hi sam the wood is so so beautiful
Nice to see Your work!
I am looking forward to your upcoming video on the turning of the tool handle using the Robust collet system for your 1/2” bowl gouge mentioned at the beginning of this video.
Cool little hammer, Sam. Could you have threaded the handle to screw into the brass hammer head rather then use the threaded rod?
Hammer time with Sam, 😎very nice little project
Great looking brass hammer Sam
It must be cold to turn your fingers blue......lol George Nice fit and finish...........
Beautiful project.
Sam, I saw when you drilled the hole for the threads, you used a twist bit. I have found that brad point bits work best for me to drill holes. Agree or disagree?
Nice project Sam and the wood is really beautiful. That might come in handy for when you get a pistachio that is impossible to get open...lol
Or better yet it is just nice to look at.
Take care,
Gary
Being a former machinist I know that brass hammers or "Persuaders" are used to move steel parts, like a drill or cutter on a metal lathe, to make small adjustments without damaging the steel or a cutting edge. For wood working an example could be to remove a morse tapered drill without damaging the taper. I think this will be too heavy for wood carving.
I would have liked to see how you threaded the hole in the handle. That with some epoxy would have made it a really strong connection. This way works too, but you mentioned it might be a threading project. Probably a flat bottomed tap would have made short work of this "Kingwood".
Interesting video Sam.
Gil Thanks very much for the clarification. I wanted to tap the recess but my hand thread chasers were to big- a 10 and 12. I just didn't want to buy a tap for this one project. I just used epoxy. Sam
I'm susprised you said the wood was dry the way it stuck to the underside of the rest. Love that kingwood. Don't think we have it here (Arkansas). The blue fingers, what were you doing" Very nice Sam, Larry
Nice hammer, Sam. That wood is beautiful.
Nice job Sam, but that must be the most expensive hammer handle in the world using kingwood or you could have made four of your lovely threaded boxes out of that blank.
Enjoyed the project but I have one question. Why not tap the handle and thread the head on to the handle?
That hammer looks like it was made for a clock maker or engraver. But I am certain it will be great for anything you chose to use it in. Nice handle, beautiful piece of Kingwood. I love having tools that not only work well but look good too. Thank you for sharing. BTW, were some of those shots done in the new shop?
Ha! Funny! That sweet baby Coco could never misbehave! She's the best!
Really nice looking hammer! I have been watching a lot of videos as I consider purchasing a lathe. Was the jam chuck that you made out of Maple "one way" to do it or "the" way to do it? I get a little confused on why/when turners flipped their workpieces, change out headstock and tailstock fittings, etc. A lot of videos don't seem to talk a whole about why they are doing something or to mention that "you could do it this way or that way." At any rate, I love watching your videos and enjoy your personality and talent Thanks.
Sam
Checkout the product information for the brass hammer on Penn States Web page. Apparently they corrected the mistake concerning the 7MM pen mandrel.
There is no mention of a pen mandrel in the instruction any longer. GOOD CALL!!!!!!!!
Thanks, I thought i was missing something....
Sam, you said you are located in Montana. I am an Stevensville, where are you?
I am in Billings. Are you near Missoula? Sam
I am about 20 miles south of Missoula in the Bitterroot Valley. Thanks for all you have taught me, Hope we meet some time. Hyrum
Neat little hammer Sam! Could have used it for the "Nutcracker" theme tree! LOL!
Take care, Dave
Yea, the Nutcracker was a good theme. I will miss not being there are the festival this year..... I miss you all. Sam
Sam, I have an extra 7mm pen mandrel, if you need it..... :)
You had me at Ham - the mer part is not needed
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Shouldn’t you be wearing a face sheild ? Tisk tisk