wantedabiggergarage
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So, your Mr. Freeze now?
The Hammer
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So, your Mr. Freeze now?
Great looking hammers, John.Hammer handles are under way!
Just wondering, if you have the drill mounted in the tailstock,
or crosslide.
chad s
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The headstock is turning the stock, so the drill stays stationary in the chuck on the tailstock. Only one end needs to turn, the material doesn't know the difference.
Thanks guys!
I have a big pile of USPS Priority Mail boxes which I'll be taking down to the post office in the morning. So, if you've ordered "The Hammer", it's time to camp out in front of the mailbox.
Materials should be arriving this week for the next group of hammers. I'm finalizing pricing and ordering information for The Punch and should have that out soon.
NEW DISCOUNT, FREE SHIPPING:
Until further notice, if you promise to post an honest review of "The Hammer" or "The Punch" online, I will pay for shipping within the lower 48 states, a $10.70 value. Outside the lower 48 states I'll extend a $10.70 discount on the actual shipping cost.
This offer cannot be combined with any other offer and supersedes all other offers.
I have a big pile of USPS Priority Mail boxes which I'll be taking down to the post office in the morning. So, if you've ordered "The Hammer", it's time to camp out in front of the mailbox.
Materials should be arriving this week for the next group of hammers. I'm finalizing pricing and ordering information for The Punch and should have that out soon.
NEW DISCOUNT, FREE SHIPPING:
Until further notice, if you promise to post an honest review of "The Hammer" or "The Punch" online, I will pay for shipping within the lower 48 states, a $10.70 value. Outside the lower 48 states I'll extend a $10.70 discount on the actual shipping cost.
This offer cannot be combined with any other offer and supersedes all other offers.
irisservice
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Mine has arrived 
awesome...can't wait for more Paulding tools...
I hope i can fill a draw with them..
awesome...can't wait for more Paulding tools...
I hope i can fill a draw with them..
irisservice
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man this thing works great lol
Mine has arrived
awesome...can't wait for more Paulding tools...
I hope i can fill a draw with them..
Glad you hear it, irisservice!
MD11,
Patience!
Snap50
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I'd bet it would wake up my carpel tunnel syndrom.
Once again John.. you hit a home run! Absolutely first rate work, and the etching is also first rate. The handle feels even better than the prototype (don't know what you changed)..
Depending on the price of the Punch, I might order two more spare heads for the Hammer along with... Can't wait for the long awaited price tag! (hope I can afford em)..
Depending on the price of the Punch, I might order two more spare heads for the Hammer along with... Can't wait for the long awaited price tag! (hope I can afford em)..
Glad to hear you're satisfied with it, MD11. I didn't change anything but I did refine the process slightly.
Garage_Mahal
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Will these go to hammer and punch sets?
John,
Got back from a trip and my hammer was waiting for me. The workmanship is absolutely the best I have seen - I am extremely happy! Looking forward to ordering a matching punch set when they are available. You have done a great job.
Regards,
Stephen
Got back from a trip and my hammer was waiting for me. The workmanship is absolutely the best I have seen - I am extremely happy! Looking forward to ordering a matching punch set when they are available. You have done a great job.
Regards,
Stephen
v7guy
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I was just thinking how unbelievably helpful this would have been while rebuilding my T56, there were so many pins and gears that I had to remove with "less than desirable techniques". the different heads on this hammer would have been a god send. I'm seriously considering a hammer.
out of curiosity, what the heck would you use a nylon headed hammer for?
out of curiosity, what the heck would you use a nylon headed hammer for?
Some of them.
Others will be sold as individual hammers. It depends entirely on what is ordered.
Crashman said:
Glad to hear you're happy with The Hammer, Stephen!
I'll keep an eye out for your punch order.
v7guy said:
Engine and transmission work is some of the kinds of work "The Hammer" is made for!
Nylon works great on aluminum and plastic parts. Because it isn't made of metal, it should not leave lasting marks. Nylon faces are also great for woodworking!
I received an e-mail recently from a new hammer owner. With his permission, I'm posting it here:
I consider it a high honor to have my tools sent as a gift. Especially so when the recipient lives in Switzerland, a country whose people have a high reputation for producing and admiring precision craftsmanship.
I consider it a high honor to have my tools sent as a gift. Especially so when the recipient lives in Switzerland, a country whose people have a high reputation for producing and admiring precision craftsmanship.
Moose-LandTran
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What wouldn't you use a nylon headed hammer for? I have one and use it all the time, anything you need to transfer some force into without damaging or marking it. It's hard it won't absorb all the force, but it isn't hard enough to mark or cause damage. I use mine on cars a lot, where you need to whack something without damaging it.
cruiser808
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Moose, you nailed it. V7guy probably doesn't do alot of serious car repair.
v7guy
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lol, you guys crack me up. but you guys don't know me either, so fair enough. i've rebuilt a few motors and transmissions in my few years, as well as a couple cars. most of my experience is through lots of reading and then personal doing. I've never had someone around to point me in the right direction... accordingly a ball peen or framing hammer is all I've had around and is what I've used. The concept of a hammer that wouldn't harm what I was hitting is a new idea to me. A bronze or nylon head?!?!? recently i've seen lead head hammers, coupled with the idea of the bronze/nylon it's pure genius... dunno why I never thought of looking for them. A nylon head had me curious though as to what it could really withstand. I have trouble imagining how tough it is and if it would be able to punch roll pins etc would be nice when working around powdercoat though.
I'm not a machinist, just a car guy, an enthusiastic car guy, but a generic car guy none the less
If you just skipped to the end... what do you commonly use a nylon headed hammer for?
I'm probably going to give john some money, just interested in practical experience.
Moose-LandTran
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When putting suspension bolt in, where they have to pass though a sleeved rubber bush, i use a nylon hammer to tap them through, i could use a ball-pein or similar, but find that the nylon hammer absorbs the right amount of energy to prevent any damage.
When fitting ball joint tapers i use a nylon hammer to seat them, enough force to seat the taper without causing any marking or damage.
fitting wishbones, where one bush is horizontal andthe other is vertical, when the vertical is in, i use a nylon hammer to "persuade" the other bush into place. Again, enough force without marking or damaging anything.
As you can tell, i mostly use my nylon hammer for suspension work.
When fitting ball joint tapers i use a nylon hammer to seat them, enough force to seat the taper without causing any marking or damage.
fitting wishbones, where one bush is horizontal andthe other is vertical, when the vertical is in, i use a nylon hammer to "persuade" the other bush into place. Again, enough force without marking or damaging anything.
As you can tell, i mostly use my nylon hammer for suspension work.
cruiser808
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Moose-LandTran
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Moose, we need you here in states.
Donations to the Moose' Relocation Fund are always welcome!
fordbroncodave
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does it have antivibe in the handle or is my hand gonna hurt?
its an 8oz hammer with nylon/brass heads. I dont think you're gonna be hitting anything hard enough to be an issue. especially considering its a soft faced hammer......unless you're a ***** with girlie hands, then it might be an issue
v7guy
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When putting suspension bolt in, where they have to pass though a sleeved rubber bush, i use a nylon hammer to tap them through, i could use a ball-pein or similar, but find that the nylon hammer absorbs the right amount of energy to prevent any damage.
When fitting ball joint tapers i use a nylon hammer to seat them, enough force to seat the taper without causing any marking or damage.
fitting wishbones, where one bush is horizontal andthe other is vertical, when the vertical is in, i use a nylon hammer to "persuade" the other bush into place. Again, enough force without marking or damaging anything.
As you can tell, i mostly use my nylon hammer for suspension work.
sounds like a nylon hammer would improve my work results a good bit, I tend to do a lot of suspension work. thanks for taking the time to share your experience moose! I have very little experience with nylon as a material and it seemed "in my head" to be very soft and impractical to beat on something with. Sounds like it could be very very useful.
Moose-LandTran
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No problem.
I think you'd find endless uses for one if you get one. I know i did.
I'll be getting myself one of AP's hammers sometime, i'll just be sure not to treat it like my others.
The genius of the handle made of hollowed out aluminum is that it's inherently anti-vibe.... I don't feel a thing when I whack at stuff..
Garage_Mahal
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Have you decided on pricing for hammer and punch sets yet? That's what I'm waiting for.Some of them.
Others will be sold as individual hammers. It depends entirely on what is ordered.