A_PMech, this project sounds like a great idea! You might elicit more ideas if you start a list of typical applications for pin punches. Then, when people read the list, they can say to themselves "last time I was in that scenario/performing that task, what went wrong? what could have gone better?". You might also consider posting about some of the different styles you've seen to get reactions (e.g., the shock-absorbing punches, different areas of knurling, etc.)
The Hammer
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In your next video can you freeze a banana and shatter it?
I might be able to do that... Banana Split err... "Shatter" anyone?
scottmlew said:
That's a good idea Scott! Maybe I should start a new thread for that?
Keep the ideas coming! I have a couple things forming in my head this evening.
A bar of Gold arrived here at the shop today. Well not Gold per-se, but Brass! You know what that means! Brass faces should be shipping soon!
For anyone who had a doubt. Yes, even the CUTTING TOOLS used to make The Hammer are US-Made:
For anyone who had a doubt. Yes, even the CUTTING TOOLS used to make The Hammer are US-Made:
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crashbumper
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The handle on my smallest punch (Companion 3/32") is only 1/4" (hex). Even an older Craftsman 3/32" I have is a 1/4" handle (square).
The larger punches have a 3/8" handle and that definitely feels much more solid/stable. Myself, I would prefer a round 1/2" handle, maybe two small flats on it *just in case* it gets wedged and I need a wrench to help wiggle it loose.
Even if there were no markings, but I could control the amount the pin protruded from the handle, I think that would be neat. I could set it with the calipers, and it's ready for production work.
Perhaps a knurled nylon/delrin type sleeve around the handle?
Also, if you were to offer bearing/seal/race drivers that would fit in this handle? Just a thought.
Moose-LandTran
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allapanoo
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Can we see a birth certificate to make sure you were born in the USA as well?
Moose-LandTran
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Can we see a birth certificate to make sure you were born in the USA as well?
And those of his parents. Just in case he's "Made in the USA from Global Components".
Thanks for the thoughts Crash!
I'll see what I can do.
I'll see what I can do.
allapanoo said:
Moose-LandTran said:
A_Pmech, how is the punch design coming.
I have some holders for the new punches.
If anyone would like one of these (same terms as A_Pmech's)
email me at [email protected] with your name, address and quantity of punch holders desired. Payment is required up-front to secure a production slot. I will provide you with my address and Paypal ID. Payment is accepted by cashier's check or Paypal.
Once I have ten orders I will begin a production run. You may request your money back at any time BEFORE the production run is started.
HAND-MADE IN THE U.S.A
On American made equipment
Price:
$124.90 plus shipping ($10.35 USPS Flat-Rate)
USA shipping Only-No international orders please.
I have some holders for the new punches.
If anyone would like one of these (same terms as A_Pmech's)
email me at [email protected] with your name, address and quantity of punch holders desired. Payment is required up-front to secure a production slot. I will provide you with my address and Paypal ID. Payment is accepted by cashier's check or Paypal.
Once I have ten orders I will begin a production run. You may request your money back at any time BEFORE the production run is started.
HAND-MADE IN THE U.S.A
On American made equipment
Price:
$124.90 plus shipping ($10.35 USPS Flat-Rate)
USA shipping Only-No international orders please.
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Yeah, it looks nice, but no offense, the price is far too high... 1/4 of that maybe. It does indeed look nice though.
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Yeah, it's a nice looking tool and I'm in for $35-$40 but it's not on par with the hammer in terms of time/materials/labor to justify the price being on par. Just offering my honest opinion if you wish to sell a lot of them.
tonydanzah
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irisservice
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tagging along
scooby074
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Unless that chisel holder is made out of Titanium, your nuts.
No comparison in the difficulty or expense of making that hammer and your chisel holder.
Plus its not cool to post your ad in A_PMech's thread.
No comparison in the difficulty or expense of making that hammer and your chisel holder.
Plus its not cool to post your ad in A_PMech's thread.
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mjozefow
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Keep in mind too that AP_Mech has over 1000 posts here and is well known to be honest and dependable.
Starting a new thread on the board would get you attention in a more positive light. I doubt you will sell a lot of those at $125 though. There is simply not as much going into them. Unless I am missing something major.
Starting a new thread on the board would get you attention in a more positive light. I doubt you will sell a lot of those at $125 though. There is simply not as much going into them. Unless I am missing something major.
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that's just it.. it's not just "a hammer"... this is a work of art.. you need to see it in person to appreciate it, and the time that goes into making it.
Best of luck with your product, but the price has to fit the item... I am happy to pay upscale prices for upscale items... but I don't want to pay Mercedes Benz prices for a Toyota.. know what I'm sayin?
In fairness, if we assume that the product is of top quality, but just not all that complex or involved, perhaps you should say that you don't want to pay an S-class price for a C-class
In fairness, if we assume that the product is of top quality, but just not all that complex or involved, perhaps you should say that you don't want to pay an S-class price for a C-class
lol.. yeah that nails it even better, cause God knows that new C is actually below most GM products in some ways...
Thank you, MD11!
If you'd like a second one, I'm going to begin building a second group of hammers shortly.
These will be etched with my PAULDING logo and numbered, starting with serial #1.
NOTE: My Postmaster informed me today that shipping has gone up! USPS Flat Rate Shipping on The Hammer is now $10.70
superautobacs
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Great pictures!
Thanks, superautobacs!
UPDATE:
Orders are coming in for the second group of hammers. Remember, these will be serialized starting at #1 and etched.
For anyone interested in owning The Hammer, PM me and I'll provide you with the ordering details!
Great pictures!
UPDATE:
Orders are coming in for the second group of hammers. Remember, these will be serialized starting at #1 and etched.
For anyone interested in owning The Hammer, PM me and I'll provide you with the ordering details!
Thanks, superautobacs!
UPDATE:
Orders are coming in for the second group of hammers. Remember, these will be serialized starting at #1 and etched.
For anyone interested in owning The Hammer, PM me and I'll provide you with the ordering details!
Check your paypal... this AM I placed an order for what I hope is s/n #1 of the production series.
Paypal received, Serial #1 is yours!
Serial #2 is also spoken for.
WHO WANTS SERIAL #3?
How often does the chance come along to buy a single-digit serial number of any tool? Usually it's number 1,000,000 or something. Heck, most tool companies don't even serialize their tools. All you know is it was one of 100,000 made that year. Maybe they don't care about the individual tool?
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chadster1
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Damnit! I would of bought serial number 1.
These really are the absolute best hammer of its type that you can buy. I am probably going to order some additional faces for mine and I havent even used it yet.
Great marketing pics!
These really are the absolute best hammer of its type that you can buy. I am probably going to order some additional faces for mine and I havent even used it yet.
Great marketing pics!
arkangel06
Banned
too bad you couldnt sell some on your truck.
chadster1
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I am going to carry the one I have on the truck. If someone wants to buy it, I will sell it and order another one.
arkangel06
Banned
good idea!
But you'd be selling one of the limited edition unnumbered hammers!
Yeah, most of my PB Swiss is serial numbered with numbers in the 234235 type range.. so to get a 00001 or 001 or what ever is going to be nice!
Is there going to be a letter designator? such as A for series A, or H for Hammer, so that when you expand into other items the serial numbers will have some meaning?
Gentleman, I think we have the beginnings of a successful small business here... Paulding Instruments or Paulding Tools... Look out Snapon!
Serial #3 is still available!
Chad, that's a hell of an endorsement coming from a Snap-On man, thank you. I know you know your tools, after all it is your business!
I had to pull out Adobe Illustrator and re-familiarize myself with it. It's been a while!
MD11 said:
MD11,
In 1929, a horrible year to start a business, two men set out to build an electric hedge trimmer. Apparently, it worked. Yet, because of the climate of the time, the business failed. Not to be deterred the two men cut their losses, re-invented themselves and set out to build a vertical milling attachment for the horizontal mills common at that time.
The two men delivered their first vertical milling attachment in 1932. By 1938 there was such a high demand for their milling attachment they decided to build an entire machine around it. It was built by hand in their shop and painstakingly aligned to master references by hand scraping. They called their machine "The Bridgeport". Little did they know their little machine would change the course of machining history and it's name, the city in which it was built, would become synonymous with machine tool.
Today, most tools are serialized by automatic methods. These machines are designed to mark millions of parts with a unique serial number (or not). As a consequence, they have lots of extra, unnecessary zeros. Laser etching and pin marking machines have default settings placing lots of zeros in front of the number. Maybe tool companies think it makes them look bigger. Maybe they're too lazy to change the default settings.
Regardless, the first marked hammer will be numbered the same way the first Bridgeport was marked in 1938, with a number stamp, a steady hand and a good hammer: 1
