Welding: what do you use for a chipping hammer?

[4x4gearhead]

I have been on the hunt now for a better chipping hammer. I have one at home that I think is a "hobart" imported job with the spring handle and stuff. I would like to find one with U.S. coo and maybe with a wood handle. What are you guys using?

 

[vssjim]

Vaughn makes a US model and an all US made wooden hammer is made by Atlas welding supply "Tomahawk" real real good.
http://shop.atlaswelding.net/view/atlasweldcleaningtools.aspx

 

[DCarr]

I've never seen a slag chipping hammer with a wood handle. They have always ben what you described.

If thats what your after, try a Body hammer w/ a point or grind a point and then reharden it.

edit: got tree'd with info the OP wanted.

 

[stratman977]

My buddy has this one: http://www.estwing.com/g_chipping_hammer.php I really like it but haven't bought one myself yet. I'm not much of a welder though so maybe there's something better.

 

[Scotsman1886]

Vaughn makes a very nice wooden handled one. You might check Epstiens. They sell vaughn "seconds" under the name "Grayvik"(sp). USA made, great quality and I can't find a reason for them to be "seconds"

 

[Haukur]

I've never seen a wood handled one. I prefer this style:

These are easier on my hands than the spring handled ones.

 

[PAPERMAKER]

http://www.sears.com/atlas-welding-accessories-model-wh20-tomahawk-longnek-chipping/p-SPM7586714702?prdNo=2&blockNo=2&blockType=G2&PDP_REDIRECT=false&s_tnt=39869:4:0

 

[welder4956]

I've just got the standard el-cheapo one from Home Depot. But I have been eyeballing this one recently:

http://toolmonger.com/2006/11/20/finds-estwings-weldingchipping-hammer/

 

[Monte]

 

[pendragon1998]

I've just got the standard el-cheapo one from Home Depot. But I have been eyeballing this one recently:

http://toolmonger.com/2006/11/20/finds-estwings-weldingchipping-hammer/

I have one for chipping rocks and it is a quality tool. All of estwing's products are wonderful.

 

[tube_guy]

I use these Lenco plastic handle hammers. They're made in the USA, pretty good quality, and cost about ten bucks or so.

https://weldingsupply.com/cgi-bin/enlarge.pl?main/Lenco/09190.gif:Plastic+Handle+Hammers

I've had a few of these plastic handled hammers for almost 10 years or so. If I were in the market now, I would probably just buy the Vaughan Grayvik from Harry Epsteins for roughly the same price.

 

[toolfreak]

I know it's overkill but after using one in a welding shop for a while I ended up buying a needle scaler for knocking slag off.

 

[Wayfastwhitie440]

I just use the blue point one off the snap on truck. seems to work fine. I have thought about changing the handle out on it though. Just a cooler style, but still plastic. http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...roup_ID=675868&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

 

[BD1]

Did you consider a needle scaler ? I got the HF ones when they were cheap and on sale.
http://www.harborfreight.com/air-needle-scaler-1108.html large

http://www.harborfreight.com/compact-air-needle-scaler-96997.html compact

They really work well. Actually, I am amazed they still work. Watch for a sale.
Really nice for using them on 6010.

 

[ATC]

Great...now I have to go buy a Eastwing and a needle scaler. I can't go on living with my ugly spring-handled cheap-o!

 

[PCO6]

Vaughn makes a US model and an all US made wooden hammer is made by Atlas welding supply "Tomahawk" real real good.
http://shop.atlaswelding.net/view/atlasweldcleaningtools.aspx

I have an Atlas Tomahawk and it works well. It's a fairly large hammer though. There are times when I prefer the small "wire" handled ones.

 

[welder4956]

Great...now I have to go buy a Eastwing and a needle scaler. I can't go on living with my ugly spring-handled cheap-o!

You may not want to see this then:

http://www.steritool.com/tools/hammer.htm

 

[Chadwilliam1]

http://www.sears.com/atlas-welding-accessories-model-wh20-tomahawk-longnek-chipping/p-SPM7586714702?prdNo=2&blockNo=2&blockType=G2&PDP_REDIRECT=false&s_tnt=39869:4:0

this is the style I prefer.

 

[4x4gearhead]

You may not want to see this then:

http://www.steritool.com/tools/hammer.htm

Holy hell that looks like the most overbuilt chipping hammer Ive ever seen. I am definitely looking into the vaughan and estwing. I know its not that important but I cant help but feel like Im holding a damn fire poker in my hands when I use the spring handled one. Thanks for all the input fellas.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

My buddy has this one: http://www.estwing.com/g_chipping_hammer.php I really like it but haven't bought one myself yet. I'm not much of a welder though so maybe there's something better.

I bought this one...and though I don't use a chipping hammer much when welding, boy when I do...this thing is NICE! Feels damn good. Weighted perfectly IMO. Great fit/finish. Handles well with gloves. I'll never go back to a cheapy. Made In USA. Highly Recommend! And get the Channellock Mig pliers while your at it. And some Tillman elk gloves. Be super comfy welding my man!

EDIT: I'm not aware of a better one. This is the best I've used/found. (Unless you want a different design of course)

 

[nine4gmc]

thought I was satisfied with my springy one, til I saw the Atlas... now I need an Atlas and a needle scaler, thanks guys

 

[4x4gearhead]

I kind of like it when the chisel end of the hammer is horizontal compared to the handle, mostly for things im doing on the bench, but i do have both styles with spring handles. Oh no, I might need 2 new chipping hammers. Ah well,

 

[4x4gearhead]

Id also like to add that the blue point needle scaler was one of the best purchases last year. The small size of it makes it really useful for getting into places. Ive seen the ones you can get at HF that are similar in size. If I was smart I probably would have purchased one of those for a 1/4 of the price.

 

[Midman914]

I have two of the smaller HF needle scalers and they are great. I used them to clean glue, caulk and graffiti off of stone and some brick surfaces. It worked where nothing else would. Definitely a HF pass as far as I'm concerned.

 

[2oolhound]

When I got a welder after not having one for 35 years and was doing my 1st job I realized I didn't have a chipping hammer. I located this head I'd picked up at a junk shop or somewhere, cobbled some scrap together and came up with this.

 

[ZRX61]

These 2:

 

[Mohawk Dave]

These 2:

ZRX61...which ones are those? I (would) like having both horizontal and vertical. Since I like my Estwing, I may buy another, cut it in half and weld horizontal.

 

[atari]

I only stick weld when it's the laaaaast resort. I mean out of gas and outa luck last resort. I still got the eastwing. It's kinda painfull but it's the nicest one I have ever touched. If I have to deal with stick welding I might as well have a super nice chipping hammer.

 

[Rezeppa]

Great...now I have to go buy a Eastwing and a needle scaler. I can't go on living with my ugly spring-handled cheap-o!

I have an Estwing and it was one of the best purchases I've made. I pry quite often with my chipping hammer. I have broken many spring type then welded the head back on but they all have bent after repeated abuse. My Estwing has held up great with the same prying and still works great for chipping slag.

 

[ZRX61]

ZRX61...which ones are those? I (would) like having both horizontal and vertical. Since I like my Estwing, I may buy another, cut it in half and weld horizontal.

I think they are ProStar(?), I know they came from PraxAir