Chipping hammer

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A friend just got an old welder. He stopped by the shop and picked up a helmet and some gloves. I didn't have a hammer to spare so we did some digging though the scrap pile and came up with this piece of art. I thought about putting this on the homemade tools thread but really wanted to see some other homemade hammers. Anyone care to share your favorite homemade hammer photos? Attached Images
Reply:That's a great idea but the head would have to be turned 90 degrees for me to use it. I just don't like them that way.
Reply:haha i like it! looks like its got some weight to it!-NateMiller Trailblazer 302gMiller Spoolmatic 30aLN-25 x 2Idealarc SP200Hypertherm Powermax 600
Reply:I prefer the head turned vertical as shown.  The handle looks like it would hurt after awhile though.MM350P/Python/Q300MM175/Q300DialarcHFHTP MIG200PowCon300SMHypertherm380ThermalArc185Purox oaF350CrewCab4x4LoadNGo utilitybedBobcat250XMT304/Optima/SpoolmaticSuitcase12RC/Q300Suitcase8RC/Q400Passport/Q300Smith op
Reply:just wrap the handle in HF brand electrical tape and then a final wrap with good friction tape. Nice job on the hammer. +1 for the verticle, just like you made it."Where's Stick man????????" - 7A749"SHHHHHH!! I sent him over to snag that MIC-4 while tbone wasn't looking!" - duaneb55"I have bought a few of Tbone's things unlike Stick-Man who helps himself" - TozziWelding"Stick-man"
Reply:Did you harden those spots after you re-ground them?  Ive found that you can easily grind the points to suit your needs but if you dont heat treat them afterwards your going to end up with a ball peen in a few weeks.Heat until cherry red, quench just for a second until the violent boiling stops and remove.  Quickly file a spot to shiny metal and look at the color band.  If done right you should the blue ring about 2" back from the end.  Go ahead and quench again until its cool.  This makes it the hardest at the end and softer through the body so its less prone to breaking.Have we all gone mad?
Reply:Nice job.  I, too, am a +1 on the Vertical.  Is the handle a feed stem, off of an old lathe?-RhynoLast edited by Rhyno; 06-30-2010 at 11:16 PM.07 Fowler 200D65 RedFace04 Miller TB 302, 22hpMiller 12RCMiller HF 251-1Lincoln SP135HyperTherm PM 380and a few others... Originally Posted by RhynoBut, if I "all of a sudden disappear....  ...." hopefully I didn't suffer too much....
Reply:Originally Posted by BobThat's a great idea but the head would have to be turned 90 degrees for me to use it. I just don't like them that way.
Reply:Originally Posted by sn0border88Did you harden those spots after you re-ground them?  Ive found that you can easily grind the points to suit your needs but if you dont heat treat them afterwards your going to end up with a ball peen in a few weeks.Heat until cherry red, quench just for a second until the violent boiling stops and remove.  Quickly file a spot to shiny metal and look at the color band.  If done right you should the blue ring about 2" back from the end.  Go ahead and quench again until its cool.  This makes it the hardest at the end and softer through the body so its less prone to breaking.
Reply:Originally Posted by RhynoIs the handle a feed stem, off of an old lathe?
Reply:This is a neat chipping hammer.  For the handle, if you do find that it needs a cover, try a leather wrap, maybe some lace braiding.  As I suggest that I'm thinking about sword or knife handles.  I work with leather which is why it's fresh on my mind.  You can use a thinner weight so you still have grip texture.Last edited by Monica; 07-03-2010 at 11:43 AM.
Reply:An oldie, but goodie! made this one around 1971 out of a busted M1 Garand Bayo.  I think i'm on the 4th head.  Never used it at work, just for my hobby shop.