What size round bar stock did you use? Diameter? Length?
That looks like an awesome project for me to practice.
Thank you! I can tell this wood is extremely solid. I have no idea what species it is, but I'm glad I had some of it laying around. This hammer will definitely get some good use in my little shop.Beautiful work!
The high quality handle makes a big difference.
The off shore stuff has soft wood with unknown steel. The head is loose after the first blow.
Making your own out of quality materials sets yours aside from most others.
Your finish work is very good.
Haha well this was actually a trial to nail down the procedure and make sure I can accomplish what I wanted with my mini lathe.Beautiful hammer!
You included the word "first" in the thread title........ when can we expect to see photos of its big brother?
Thanks for sharing this.
Brian
I actually looks from here like it might be cherry which is quite dense, nicely uniform in texture, and is very common for things like dining tables, etc. it’s about the right colour with a slight fleck showing on the cheeks. Plus it also has a defined propensity for burning on the end grain from sanding which many have discovered.can tell this wood is extremely solid. I have no idea what species it is,
Well then I guess I gotta make another one to use!Very nice , too nice to use. Hang it up in the shop for inspiration