I was going to suggest that same procedure as well. I keep all of my hickory "trimming" as well as old broken handles for just such a purpose. They come in handy when you need little pieces to "fill up" gaps in a newly-rehandled head.
The 48 oz Champion De Arment head is all cleaned up now and ready for a new handle. Clean up process was as follows: 15 hour soak in straight distilled white vinegar. Hand-held wire brush scrub under warm running water to remove the iron oxide residue, spray coating of WD-40 (to displace any...
Does anyone know of a company that made a ball peen hammer head larger than 48 oz (3 lbs)?
I picked up a decent vintage Champion De Arment ball peen that weighs in at a whopping 48 ozs. It is marked with a small number "8" on the underside to indicate the weight.
Alloy Artifacts lists the...