Hammer time!

[RivennHewn]

Next time your in Haines, Alaska take some time to visit the Hammer Museum!

http://www.hammermuseum.org

Interesting history of Hickory handle manufacturing:

http://www.hammermuseum.org/exhibits/history-hickory-handle-making

 

[Rickster]

I have an entire toolbox drawer devoted to hammers - not body hammers (they have their own drawer). There is a certain amount of joy in having the right hammer for the job.

Hammer story: When my kid got his first real job as a tech in a manf plant they gave him a list of tools he needed to have in his toolbox. We outfitted the toolbox with all those and then some. Once while working with seasoned tech on a machine he asked the kid to hand him a hammer to which the kid responded "what kind?" Work came to a stop as the seasoned tech had to check out the assortment... he was impressed!

 

[MagnumForce]

Picked up these 2 today. The nicest hammers I have ever seen. The anti shock grip is awesome.

 

[Outlawmws]

I have an entire toolbox drawer devoted to hammers - not body hammers (they have their own drawer). There is a certain amount of joy in having the right hammer for the job.

Hammer story: When my kid got his first real job as a tech in a manf plant they gave him a list of tools he needed to have in his toolbox. We outfitted the toolbox with all those and then some. Once while working with seasoned tech on a machine he asked the kid to hand him a hammer to which the kid responded "what kind?" Work came to a stop as the seasoned tech had to check out the assortment... he was impressed!

I was about to say "me too!", only you had one too many words in there, so, fixed:

"I have an entire toolbox devoted to hammers"

And "not body hammers (they have their own drawer)."

And great Story!

 

[jjjrmx5]

PLUMBS and a Vaughaun are in the works. jjjrsanta is busy. LOL.

 

[jeffmoss26]

Santa Jerry!

 

[Evergreentree]

Picked this hammer up from the flea market today. Needed a soft metal hammer for a recent vice breakdown. My first soft metal hammer, and it will be perfect for my using!

Can anyone provide any info on it?

Stamped temco 2 on the bottom of the head.

Thanks a lot guys!

 

[PWRstroke_smoke]

I had a little time this afternoon to finally finish my hammer rack. It all reclaimed recycled wood, 3 tier. I am going to do a linseed oil finish to keep it simple.

 

[maico]

What would you use an alloy head hammer for, apart from perhaps bomb disposal ? ?
Nylon seems to work well for a softer blow.

http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00OBHCO9I/

 

[Rileysan]

What would you use an alloy head hammer for, apart from perhaps bomb disposal ? ?
Nylon seems to work well for a softer blow.

http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00OBHCO9I/

In a spark-free invironment where flammable dust may be airborn (like a flour mill, etc)

 

[jeffmoss26]

a couple 'sad' hammers

 

[Hemi49]

Picked this hammer up from the flea market today. Needed a soft metal hammer for a recent vice breakdown. My first soft metal hammer, and it will be perfect for my using!

Can anyone provide any info on it?

Stamped temco 2 on the bottom of the head.

Thanks a lot guys!

EGT
It was made by The Electric Materials Company (TEMCO) in North East, Pa 16428.....I worked for the company for 37 years retiring in 2011.....We had a non ferrous foundry that made the heads.....The handles were sourced from a vendor....We assembled the hammers and sold them to large manufacturers, McMaster-Carr, etc.....No direct sales to small consumers....We made them in both bronze and copper....
Hemi

 

[Hemi49]

Here is a screenshot of TEMCO hammers.....
Hemi

 

[e36jon]

Greetings All

First off, a collective thank-you to all of the prior contributors here. I am continually humbled by the knowledge and generosity here. It's great to be inspired to take interest in my hammers, which I had totally taken for granted...

OK, here are some pics of my humble collection. L-to-R, for the hammers on the top row: Estwing fiberglass-handle claw, Hubbard #3 (see thumbnail, below), Estwing steel-handle claw, un-marked body hammer, Plomb body hammer (See thumbnail, below.), unmarked body hammer, Keystone body hammer (see below), Great Neck rubber mallet, and a Harbor Freight dead-blow. Below the hammers are two body dollies, the left one is un-marked, and the right one is marked "4- Heller"(see thumbnail, below.). And underlining everything is my Stanley 'FuBar III'.

I could use some help identifying the makers mark / brand on the far-right body hammer, with the dimpled handle. Here's the mark:

Anyone know the scoop? Any thoughts on vintage? Update: It's a 'Keystone' brand. The gang over in the 'Vintage Tools' thread figured it out!

Cheers,

Jon

 

[Mr_P]

Does anyone know who made these U.S.A Made hickory handles?? I just bought 4 for $3/each....

 

[Outlawmws]

IIR that logo has "Cherokee" on it. I don't know anything much about them though.

 

[Mr_P]

I thought it was cherokee the first time I saw it as well, but it almost looks like the letter before the "E" is a "K"

They're quality handles, I especially like the Darker colored hatchet handle.

 

[Mr_P]

They were sitting on a shelf at a construction company. I went in looking for an old bench vise, but no luck. There was about 15 of these handles sitting there. I was hoping to get a great deal at about $1/each or less, but they wouldn't let so many go for that cheap. One guy at the front desk told the register guy that he had just bought a less quality one about a week ago for $5.

 

[drink]

I cannot remember if I posted a picture of my hammer in here or not so here goes!

Recently I bought a new framing hammer and added it to my carpenter's tool box. It isn't made as good as the original Woody hammers but I got it at what I considered to be a good enough price.

Take note of how it does not have the hand notch in the handle and the steel sleeve that protects the handle from strikes and scuffs. The Hart brand is not made in USA to my knowledge. I do believe Estwing and Vaughn are brand names that are made in the USA.

 

[Outlawmws]

Was there a hammer in the last post? I didn't notice...


My most recent addition to my hammers: the little one. less than an ounce!

 

[four.cycle]

arrived today. Artamount 5" jewelers hammer and 7" brass jewelers hammer.

I am not seeing any markings on the brass hammer:

Artamount jewelers hammer 01 by four.cycle, on Flickr

Artamount jewelers hammer 02 by four.cycle, on Flickr

brass jewelers hammer by four.cycle, on Flickr

 

[Outlawmws]

the brass hammer appears to have a file handle for it's handle may be a shop made hammer

 

[Outlawmws]

I like them tighter than a "snug" fit, but not so tight it requires a press to get it on...

Mostly if you can get it started and get them on with inertia (smack the handed down and let the head weight drive itself on) its about right.

 

[winlinmac]

Thanks, I was trying to refrain from posting my question on this thread, but good to know its still on topic

I like them tighter than a "snug" fit, but not so tight it requires a press to get it on...

Mostly if you can get it started and get them on with inertia (smack the handed down and let the head weight drive itself on) its about right.

 

[Outlawmws]

Of course it's on topic!

 

[four.cycle]

the brass hammer appears to have a file handle for it's handle may be a shop made hammer

mmmm..... looks like a factory job to me where the shaft meets the ferrule, but I'm no hammer expert. got the magnifying glass out but still can't see any maker's mark on it.

 

[NewShockerGuy]

Greetings All

And underlining everything is my Stanley 'FuBar III'.

Jon

I have never heard nor seen the Fubar III. I just bought one on Amazon simply because you posted that picture. Thing looks insane and ready to destroy life... I'm wondering what I will use it for but I'm sure eventually there will be a project for it's use... What do you use yours for?

-Nigel

 

[Outlawmws]

Obviously, it's for the Zombie Apocalypse!

 

[Outlawmws]

mmmm..... looks like a factory job to me where the shaft meets the ferrule, but I'm no hammer expert. got the magnifying glass out but still can't see any maker's mark on it.

Wow, maybe so; that does look made to fit.

 

[Ratchet.]

Will post up some pics in a bit, but got some nice old hammer heads I need shafts for, including an old proto i was given by my journeyman as when i was an apprentice, which i used for years until the head snapped off one day :I (only recently dug it out again and realized it was a Proto..)

anyway, anyone know where i can find good quality American or European made shafts? as most ones i can find are of dubious/unknown COO or quality, don't want one which will snap the first time i use it, had that happen before with cheap hammers....

 

[four.cycle]

> http://www.tennesseehickoryproducts.com/

 

[Ratchet.]

> http://www.tennesseehickoryproducts.com/

thanks hopefully they will ship outside the US

 

[Blöckw@rt]

My pals from GEDORE.

 

[kiraj]

 

[Rileysan]

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Thanks for reviving this thread!

Here's a couple I recently cleaned up for use inside my house:

A vintage 16oz Craftsman claw hammer and a 8oz-10oz Zenith (by Marshall-Wells?) claw hammer.

Brian

 

[LesserSon]

What would you do about the mushrooming on this brass head? File, grind, heat&beat, or leave it alone? It isn't very split at the edges and I like the patina, but it kind of bugs me looking like it does. I'm kind of leery about removing material from something that depends on its mass to do a job.

 

[d.mcfarland]

The amount of mass you would remove barely surpasses probably 5% of the total weight. You won't even notice.

 

[Outlawmws]

What would you do about the mushrooming on this brass head? File, grind, heat&beat, or leave it alone? It isn't very split at the edges and I like the patina, but it kind of bugs me looking like it does. I'm kind of leery about removing material from something that depends on its mass to do a job.

I'm going to go with "Don't worry about it!

 

[kiraj]

Purchased at a flea market.

 

[Outlawmws]

All at once? If so, color me impressed!