Machine hammer

[Micke S]

I was inspired by the very nice and practical Paulding Machinist Hammer so I did a similar thing myself. It is a bit different than the original, and not nearly as perfect since I'm new and unskilled to machining. The white nylon stud is very dirt-sensitive and doesn't look to well. It will be replaced with black POM plastic for better look and fit.

 

[chuckorlando]

Nice work. Looks like it took a few skills to me

 

[gredpe3]

Nice Hammer,what is it made of ?

 

[Micke S]

Shaft is Aluminium 6082 T6 (SS-4212). Body is a cut from a 30 mm chromed hydraulic piston. Caps are brass and nylon. The brass cap is there to get weight but is probably better than steel-to-steel when used.

The shaft has tight fit and was secured by green Loctite 270 (permanent locking fluid). The caps are interconnected by a Metric 8 mm threaded rod.

 

[gredpe3]

Is the shaft threaded or press fit?I like the idea of the Brass head for a sound but no spark strike.It really looks good in the proportion and balance aspect.

 

[kd4gij]

Looks good, nice job.:thumbsup:

 

[Micke S]

Is the shaft threaded or press fit?I like the idea of the Brass head for a sound but no spark strike.It really looks good in the proportion and balance aspect.

I'm glad you like it. The shaft is press fit. It didn't become as super-tight as I wanted, so it is securely fixed with Loctite 270 :miner:

Looks good, nice job.:thumbsup:

Thank you !

 

[Micke S]

Another attempt to make a machinist hammer. This design is better since the handle is smooth and more comfy to grip. The handle is hollow bored.

 

[gredpe3]

Are the ends interchangeable like the other one?You are doing a nice job on the hammers.

 

[Micke S]

Are the ends interchangeable like the other one?You are doing a nice job on the hammers.

Thank you. No this was just a quick test of design and function so I didn't bother to make the ends replaceable. But I prefer this design to the previous one so it will be like this but with changeable caps if I'll make more.