The Hammer

A_Pmech · Sep 16, 2010

mjozefow said:
John likes to allow his machines to breathe fresh air! He is starting a trend in outdoor machining!

Machining under the Big Roof!

:spit:

I put it inside yesterday evening.

:beer:

A_Pmech · Sep 22, 2010

I've been busy the past few days between getting the mill inside, fixing several electrical quirks and making soft jaws for the new chuck, among other things. I milled out a batch of soft jaws late last week and today I finished them.

The first order of business was to make a fixture for locating the bolt holes and counterbores relative to the keyways on the back side of the soft jaws. Here you can see a soft jaw being counterbored:

Here's a bunch of finished soft jaws, ready to be machined to hold various hammer parts in the new chuck!

A_Pmech · Oct 18, 2010

I bored hammer heads today.

Tomorrow I'll start turning and fitting handles.

:beer:

brent5631 · Oct 19, 2010

I'm really interested in one of these. But I am waiting to see what you come up with for a lead/babbit mold.

alex71 · Oct 19, 2010

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A_Pmech · Oct 23, 2010

Forgot I took this photo a few days ago...

Hammer heads!

A_Pmech · Nov 1, 2010

Hammer heads are done and etched!

Almost time for things to get cold around here.

:evil:

mjozefow · Nov 1, 2010

A_Pmech said:
Forgot I took this photo a few days ago...

Hammer heads!

Looking good. That is an inventive way to hold the heads. :thumbup:

Ford12508 · Nov 7, 2010

"I know what I want for christmas Santa! One of the hammers that god used to make the world!"

A_Pmech · Nov 15, 2010

The current group of hammers is assembled. I'll have photos tomorrow.

I have to make some faces, then I'll be shipping them out.

A_Pmech · Nov 18, 2010

Here's the group photo!

The short-handled hammer on the left is customized to fit a certain toolbox.

One of these hammers is a spare and has not been sold yet. If you'd like it, PM me. First-come first-served!

:beer:

A_Pmech · Nov 27, 2010

A_Pmech said:
One of these hammers is a spare and has not been sold yet. If you'd like it, PM me. First-come first-served!

SOLD!

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MD11 · Nov 27, 2010

How many total units sold are you up to now A_P? My S/N #1 is still serving me well almost a year later..

d33pt · Nov 27, 2010

looks great! can't wait to get mine. just in time for christmas.

A_Pmech · Nov 27, 2010

MD11 said:
How many total units sold are you up to now A_P? My S/N #1 is still serving me well almost a year later..

Right around 50 so far, including the first ten without serial numbers. I use the prototype every day, but I treated myself to a production version as well. :bounce:

d33pt said:
looks great! can't wait to get mine. just in time for christmas.

Sterff · Nov 27, 2010

What happened to the punches?

A_Pmech · Dec 27, 2010

Hammers in the current group will begin shipping tomorrow.

:beer:

Sterff said:
What happened to the punches?

They're right here:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=940337

:thumbup:

A_Pmech · Dec 30, 2010

All hammers in group 4 have shipped. Working on group 5 now!

I'll be sending tracking numbers tonight and tomorrow!

MonkeyNutZ · Dec 31, 2010

Got mine a few minutes ago, I'm completely blown away by this thing.

E: Now that I've had a little time to marvel over this beast I have some musings. A good combination for fine work IMHO is to have the nylon face opposite the brass or steel face, nice and light but weighted on the side you're using. Absolutely fantastic feedback and it's easy to keep the face flat against your target. I'm glad I got it, besides being a shining example of American craftsmanship, I have an engine, transmission, differential, and front suspension to rebuild for my Opel GT and this hammer will be getting plenty of work.

My hat is off you you A_Pmech

ericedelman · Jan 3, 2011

My hammer arrived today. John custom sized mine so that it would fit into my Snap-On KRA65 box. My hammer is 10.75" in length and fits my box perfectly.

It really is as nice as everyone else has written. The workmanship is first rate and it's such a treat to get a high quality American made product. I will enjoy using this for a long time.

A_Pmech · Jan 3, 2011

Great photos guys!

Glad to hear you're happy with your hammers.

:beer:

Ford12508 · Jan 3, 2011

I was amazed by the weight distribution, much better than my stanley hammers haha. Thanks again Johnny boy!

street131 · Jan 10, 2011

Great Hammer AP, well worth the money.

MD11 · Jan 14, 2011

A_P, how many of these beauties are you up to now? mine is still holding up beautifully... best tool I own (and that's saying a lot).

A_Pmech · Jan 16, 2011

Ford12508 said:
I was amazed by the weight distribution, much better than my stanley hammers haha. Thanks again Johnny boy!

You're welcome!

Stanley hasn't figured out how to drill a hole almost 10" into the handle of their hammer to lighten it and improve weight distribution.

street131 said:
Great Hammer AP, well worth the money.

Thanks!

MD11 said:
A_P, how many of these beauties are you up to now? mine is still holding up beautifully... best tool I own (and that's saying a lot).

I'm making another 20 right now.

gmoushon · Jan 21, 2011

Hey John,

I happened on this conversation a little late. Was wondering how much for a hammer and how close are you to Peoria...maybe I could just pick it up?

gm

A_Pmech · Jan 24, 2011

gmoushon said:
Hey John,

I happened on this conversation a little late. Was wondering how much for a hammer and how close are you to Peoria...maybe I could just pick it up?

gm

Hi gm,

I'll send you a PM with all the details.

A_Pmech · Mar 3, 2011

LONG overdue for an update here! Until recently it's been COLD here and that's really slowed down work in my unheated shop. However, things have warmed up in the past few weeks and I've made some progress! I have a number of exciting things planned for this year, so this is just the beginning.

Among other recent changes, I finally bought an Aloris toolpost for the Pacemaker. Not a small expense, considering the size toolpost required for a machine of its size. (It weighs about 30 lbs.) However, the increase in accuracy and repeatability definitely worth it!

I still have a number of available hammers.

Here's an action shot of aligning the new toolpost:

Sick Puppy · Mar 5, 2011

Thanks AP Mech, keep the information coming! I am looking forward to getting one of these, especially since my financial situation is improving, although our quakes are trying to throw a spanner in the works!

street131 · Mar 5, 2011

Looks like you got alot of work to do this spring!

scada · Mar 8, 2011

I just sent an e-mail requesting one. I have been reading this thread and have come to the conclusion that I need this hammer.

mjozefow · Mar 9, 2011

A_Pmech said:
Among other recent changes, I finally bought an Aloris toolpost for the Pacemaker. Not a small expense, considering the size toolpost required for a machine of its size. (It weighs about 30 lbs.) However, the increase in accuracy and repeatability definitely worth it!
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I think it would fit a certain Clausing just fine... :lol_hitti

mjozefow · Mar 21, 2011

I just acquired my first Hammer a little while ago. It really is amazing how versatile it is. It has earned a permanent place in my "go-to" rally box where I keep my most used tools.

Pictures really do not do this fine tool justice. Vise repair with the Hammer FTW!

Thanks John!

scada · Mar 22, 2011

I sent payment for one on 3-19, but have not heard back.

A_Pmech · Mar 22, 2011

Update

I'm going to finish them up in the next few days and ship them out. The shop cleanup and cargo container has made it easier to work in there but sucked almost two weeks of my time!

New shop photos coming soon!

scada said:
I sent payment for one on 3-19, but have not heard back.

Hi Scada,

I did receive your payment on 3/17. I replied to your email today. Thanks! :beer:

mjozefow · Mar 25, 2011

And, if the Hammer happens to be displayed on the kitchen counter and you need to crack open a coconut, it will do the job in STYLE!

A_Pmech · Mar 28, 2011

Quit getting my hammer rusty breaking open coconuts!

Who was the fool that stamped your initials backwards and upside-down anyhow? It sure wasn't me!

:lol:

A_Pmech · Mar 28, 2011

Update

I got back to work on the current group of hammers today, now that the shop "renovation" that started with the new radial drill is complete. You can read more about the transformation here:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=95576

Hammer progress photos tomorrow!

Stuey · Mar 29, 2011

New progress photos? Looking forward to it!!

scada · Mar 30, 2011

A_Pmech said:
Update

I got back to work on the current group of hammers today, now that the shop "renovation" that started with the new radial drill is complete. You can read more about the transformation here:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=95576

Hammer progress photos tomorrow!

I'm guessing one of this batch will be for me! Can't wait to get it. It'll be cool to see its creation.

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