plomb body hammer

[Plombob]

Left to right...unknown (But amazing)- Craftsmen- Dagger - Fairmount - Dagger (ground down) Bluepoint - crappy no name cast hammer

I would love to find a nice little Proto/Plomb but so far this is my collection of body hammers. I buy them on the cheap so dismiss the raged handles.

Ive made many slaps aswell

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I've never seen a slap like the two at the bottom of this picture. Did you make those?

 

[Hammer1963]

I like the modified Beta hammer. I've taken quite a few thick faced Pexto hammers and done this to them. Guys ask me for them like crazy since the Snap-on 615 is expensive and hard to come by.

I have dozens of unused body hammers that I have collected over the years. Most of them were bought in lots to receive a certain hammer. If you are looking for some new project hammers, let me know.

What are you using for your donor material on your slapping hammers, spoons and dollies ?

 

[afazz]

Thanks, I'm pretty happy with the way the Beta turned out! It's a bit light, only about 8oz, but it should work for most of the stuff I need. I built it for the exact reason you mentioned - the BF615 is expensive and hard to find!

Do you have any photos of your unwanted hammer stock? I really like the Snap-on pick hammers, like the BF603 and BF630. I wouldn't mind finding another one to sand a different radius into. I'm not sure if you've seen this thread, I restored one a few months back with a flat face.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=94925

 

[Hammer1963]

I just went to it. Great job on the hammer restoration. People laugh at me when they find out I do it. Oh well, I enjoy it and I use them everyday too.

 

[Machobuck]

I've never seen a slap like the two at the bottom of this picture. Did you make those?

Sorry I'm so late to reply...I did make those, They work Great for post dollie stuff.

I make slaps out of everything, from Leaf spring and tool steel to plain old mild steel. I'm in the process of polishing the nicer spring slaps...Its a sickness I know But I love working out a dent or a aluminum panel with fully polished hand crafted tools...I'll be able to use them for the next 40 something years so Why not spend the time

 

[DonkDonk]

Here is my body tools drawer (somehow misplaced a Snap-On & Martin hammer). 3 on the left are Snap-On, next 3 Martin, then a MAC (made by martin I think), then a couple imports. The dollies are all Martin.

I have some mystery items as well. Top left is a Blackhawk and bottom right is a Plomb but other than that I don't know, not even sure top right is a body tool or not? Anyone recognize any of these? I know it is hard on dollies, but thought it might be worth a shot.

 

[ZRX61]

It's a little overboard, but when working with Aluminum, any steel contamination can prove costly down the road.

I keep hearing this from cars guys, doesn't seem to be a problem with aircraft for some reason..

 

[sevt_chevelle]

I just found this site doing as search on body hammer info.

I myself have a small collection of body hammers and dollies.

Here's a few links to my collection, just too many pictures to post. I should say am constantly adding new hammers and dollies and my collection as grown vastly since these pictures were taken...Eric


http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=335374&highlight=whats+hiding

http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=348978&highlight=whats+hiding

 

[Machobuck]

Seen your collection many times sevt chevelle! Glad to see you here! I just figured out my hammer is made by streamline! thank you Sr

 

[ZRX61]

Just added this one:

& the price was right: free

 

[bluebolt]

thanks for posting sevt chevelle I learned a lot!

 

[Machobuck]

Heres a neat little hammer I machined out of some scrap stainless. Its dual faced- One high crown and one medium crown for detail work and centralized blocking. I may have to whittle a nicer handle. I plan on making a bunch of thease...Sorry the picture quality is so bad, I can only use my apple to take pics right now

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[Hammer1963]

I just found this site doing as search on body hammer info.

I myself have a small collection of body hammers and dollies.

Here's a few links to my collection, just too many pictures to post. I should say am constantly adding new hammers and dollies and my collection as grown vastly since these pictures were taken...Eric


http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=335374&highlight=whats+hiding

http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=348978&highlight=whats+hiding

I just checked out your Forged Body Tools on the Chevelle site. AWESOME guy, Great collection. I keep saying I am going to post my complete set of Forged Body Tools.....I never think about taking the camera to the shop though. Thanks for sharing

 

[afazz]

sevt_chevelle I found both of your links searching for body tool stuff Welcome to the Garage Journal, thanks for posting!

 

[bluebolt]

A pic from the 1956 Proto catalog.

 

[jabberwoki]

Nice info thanks

 

[oldjacks]

I had this stuff up for sale recently on CL but it didn't sell. Just thought I would show the long pecking hammer I have which I believe is a MAC. Many years ago I had a rather extensive collection of body hammers, spoons and dollies but it got so heavy. It just gets out of control when you have so much.

 

[DonkDonk]

I had this stuff up for sale recently on CL but it didn't sell. Just thought I would show the long pecking hammer I have which I believe is a MAC. Many years ago I had a rather extensive collection of body hammers, spoons and dollies but it got so heavy. It just gets out of control when you have so much.

Anybody know what a old Blue Point wooden file like this is worth in mint condition? I can't find any info.

 

[Hammer1963]

I had this stuff up for sale recently on CL but it didn't sell. Just thought I would show the long pecking hammer I have which I believe is a MAC. Many years ago I had a rather extensive collection of body hammers, spoons and dollies but it got so heavy. It just gets out of control when you have so much.

I'm interested in the 2 hammers if you would still like to sell them. Just send me a message and we can go from there.

 

[ADSR]

This thread has a lot of win!!

love the hammers, guys!