Copper hammer faces.

[Hal]

I have had this hammer for a long time, and it wasn’t new when I got it. The faces are done for. Am I right that they are pressed in, and I will probably have to drill them out? As near as I can tell, they are 1 1/2 inch diameter. If I buy 1 1/2 and they are too big I can turn them down. Any suggestions for sources? I already checked McMaster Carr, about twelve bucks apiece, plus shipping. I will probably just go with that

 

[KnurledNut]

I've never done a replacement but this document from Thor may help give some guidance.
https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-vao...manager/thor-replacing-faces.jpg?t=1691515155


Looking at the condition of that hammer and the handle, I would be more likely to just replace it.

 

[seber]

A hammer with replaceable plastic faces can give surfaces with identical hardness. They are far more versatile as you can have a very soft or very hard face on the other side. You can even get them in dead blow.

 

[JuncleJohn]

The ones I’m familiar with would have a solid copper or bronze head. Is the center of the head magnetic? If so, then the tips could be pressed in or even threaded.

John

 

[4xdog]

Do you think it’s a Thor hammer (UK), @Hal?

Copper - Thor Hammer Company Limited

Copper Hammers

www.thorhammer.com

The company has instructions online for replacing their copper or hide striking faces.

https://www.thorhammer.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/combined-replacing-faces-and-opening-and-closing-tool.pdf

 

[neophyte]

I have had this hammer for a long time, and it wasn’t new when I got it. The faces are done for. Am I right that they are pressed in, and I will probably have to drill them out? As near as I can tell, they are 1 1/2 inch diameter. If I buy 1 1/2 and they are too big I can turn them down. Any suggestions for sources? I already checked McMaster Carr, about twelve bucks apiece, plus shipping. I will probably just go with that

Are you sure this is a hammer with replaceable faces?
It looks to me like a copper hammer that has a solid copper head, rather than a replaceable face hammer, with a cast iron head and replaceable faces, like a Garland or Thor model, although it’s hard to tell from the pic.
Even if it is a version with faces made to be replaced, it looks like the central core might have been used long enough that the central head has gotten deformed outward.

 

[nadogail]

Copper tools are often stolen and sold for scrap, keep an eye on your local addicict.
Some people will steal anything that they can sell to support their addictions

 

[nadogail]

Cutter Wheels do wear.
Replacement wheels are available. See your local plumbing supply store for either a replacement wheel or a new cutter.

 

[JuncleJohn]

Are you sure this is a hammer with replaceable faces?

Check the center section with a magnet.

John

 

[Beerhippie]

Cutter Wheels do wear.
Replacement wheels are available. See your local plumbing supply store for either a replacement wheel or a new cutter.

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[senlow]

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Uh, it appears that maybe someone may have smacked nadogail over the head with a copper hammer.