|
Model Engineering in UK - Model engineering, metal crafts in UK
|
|
|
|
|
Posted by on September 4, 2008, 4:38 am
Please log in for more thread options
My cheap "forged steel shaft" claw hammer decided to break yesterday
when trying to remove a smallish :-) nail. It left me with a
"cushioned grip" handle which I thought I might use to make a lead
"dead blow" hammer. Is it worthwhile these days or do those plastic
and lead shot things you can get for tuppence work better. I currently
use a Thor Copper/Hide mallet but often could do with something a
little heavier. So worth the effort to make or just dig in the pocket?
Regards
Keith
|
|
Posted by dave sanderson on September 4, 2008, 6:47 am
Please log in for more thread options
On Sep 4, 9:38=A0am, jontom_...@hotmail.com wrote:
> My cheap "forged steel shaft" claw hammer decided to break yesterday
> when trying to remove a smallish :-) nail. It left me with a
> "cushioned grip" handle which I thought I might use to make a lead
> "dead blow" hammer. Is it worthwhile these days or do those plastic
> and lead shot things you can get for tuppence work better. I currently
> use a Thor Copper/Hide mallet but often could do with something a
> little heavier. So worth the effort to make or just dig in the pocket?
>
> Regards
>
> Keith
If you have the lead to make one then I can see 2 courses open to you,
1: make one and use it,
2: weight the lead in and use the money to buy one ;)
if you dont have the lead then its a moot point, you have to buy
something...
Dave
|
|
Posted by on September 5, 2008, 7:02 am
Please log in for more thread options
wrote:
> On Sep 4, 9:38=A0am, jontom_...@hotmail.com wrote:
>
> > My cheap "forged steel shaft" claw hammer decided to break yesterday
> > when trying to remove a smallish :-) nail. It left me with a
> > "cushioned grip" handle which I thought I might use to make a lead
> > "dead blow" hammer. Is it worthwhile these days or do those plastic
> > and lead shot things you can get for tuppence work better. I currently
> > use a Thor Copper/Hide mallet but often could do with something a
> > little heavier. So worth the effort to make or just dig in the pocket?
>
> > Regards
>
> > Keith
>
> If you have the lead to make one then I can see 2 courses open to you,
> 1: make one and use it,
> 2: weight the lead in and use the money to buy one ;)
> if you dont have the lead then its a moot point, you have to buy
> something...
>
> Dave
Thanks Dave, I have the lead kicking about but I guess I was looking
to see if anyone was going to say how wonderful these plastic/lead
shot things are. I nearly bought one then saw on another forum that
some have cracked up quickly. I think I will empty a suitable tin or
two :-) as a mould and just get on and make one I know will work.
Regards
Keith
|
|
Posted by bugbear on September 5, 2008, 11:24 am
Please log in for more thread options
jontom_1uk@hotmail.com wrote:
> Thanks Dave, I have the lead kicking about but I guess I was looking
> to see if anyone was going to say how wonderful these plastic/lead
> shot things are. I nearly bought one then saw on another forum that
> some have cracked up quickly. I think I will empty a suitable tin or
> two :-) as a mould and just get on and make one I know will work.
>
> Regards
>
> Keith
There used to be a wondrous tool which had TWO handles,
and a combined ladle/mould.
When the lead head on handle 1 became
distorted beyond useablity, one placed
the hammer, head end down, in the ladle.
One placed handle two in the mould.
One applied heat, the lead melted,
and the ladle/mould was tipped so the
lead ran onto (and cooled around) handle 2,
and formed a nice new head.
Handle 1 is now free to repeat the process
when the new hammer is once more distorted
beyond useability.
BugBear
|
|
Posted by on September 6, 2008, 4:55 am
Please log in for more thread options
> jontom_...@hotmail.com wrote:
> > Thanks Dave, I have the lead kicking about but I guess I was looking
> > to see if anyone was going to say how wonderful these plastic/lead
> > shot things are. I nearly bought one then saw on another forum that
> > some have cracked up quickly. I think I will empty a suitable tin or
> > two :-) as a mould and just get on and make one I know will work.
>
> > Regards
>
> > Keith
>
> There used to be a wondrous tool which had TWO handles,
> and a combined ladle/mould.
>
> When the lead head on handle 1 became
> distorted beyond useablity, one placed
> the hammer, head end down, in the ladle.
>
> One placed handle two in the mould.
>
> One applied heat, the lead melted,
> and the ladle/mould was tipped so the
> lead ran onto (and cooled around) handle 2,
> and formed a nice new head.
>
> Handle 1 is now free to repeat the process
> when the new hammer is once more distorted
> beyond useability.
>
> =A0 =A0 BugBear
Bugbear Hi,
Thanks for that, I thought I had been =93about a bit=94 but I have to
admit I have never seen such a beast although it sounds an intriguing
and very practical idea. Very =93green=94 these days as well being a
recyclable tool. But oh, what would the H&S police make of us melting
lead? I feel at least 20 =93risk assessments=94 and =93certification
opportunities=94 coming on. :-)
Best regards
Keith (still learning thankfully)
|
|
|
|
Yahoo! 
Google 
Windows Live 
del.icio.us 
digg 
Netscape 
XML Sitemap
> when trying to remove a smallish :-) nail. It left me with a
> "cushioned grip" handle which I thought I might use to make a lead
> "dead blow" hammer. Is it worthwhile these days or do those plastic
> and lead shot things you can get for tuppence work better. I currently
> use a Thor Copper/Hide mallet but often could do with something a
> little heavier. So worth the effort to make or just dig in the pocket?
>
> Regards
>
> Keith