First Lathe Project

[sn8kboy]

Hi All

Here are some pictures of my first lathe project. I made this Machinist Hammer with replaceable Brass, Copper, and Delrin Heads. It turned out so nice my friends were joking with me that it is to pretty to use. I of course ignored that and have been using it ever since I finished it.

 

[benmychree]

A light knurl on the handle might be a useful added touch, otherwise nice job.

 

[tjb]

Excellent job - actually, superb for a first project.

Questions:
What are approximate dimensions and weight?
What material did you use for handle and head?

Regards

 

[twhite]

What type of lathe do you have? Great job on the hammer. That will be most useful in the future.


Cutting oil is my blood.

 

[Chewy]

Looks great! You will be more satisfied in the future using tools that you have made to make other tools. Then using those tools to make projects.

 

[sn8kboy]

A light knurl on the handle might be a useful added touch, otherwise nice job.

I do not like the way the knurl feels on my hand but I was thinking of putting a bunch of groves in the handle to help the grip.

 

[sn8kboy]

What type of lathe do you have? Great job on the hammer. That will be most useful in the future.


Cutting oil is my blood.

I have a Leblond Regal lathe.

 

[sn8kboy]

Excellent job - actually, superb for a first project.

Questions:
What are approximate dimensions and weight?
What material did you use for handle and head?

Regards

Here is a pic of the dimensions for the hammer. I did not follow them completely as you can see but it was a great guide.

 

[sn8kboy]

Excellent job - actually, superb for a first project.

Questions:
What are approximate dimensions and weight?
What material did you use for handle and head?

Regards

The piece of steel I used was given to me and was marked 4130 on one end but I am not sure if that is what it is.