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01-31-2009, 11:16 PM #1Senior Member
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Chris,
For general forging I like the Swedish Blacksmith style hammers. I have the Peddinghaus 1000g and 1500g hammers. You can get them at Blacksmith's Depot, among other places. (The have lots of different styles too.)
For forging bevels on knives, I use these two. The first is a Saw Maker's Hammer, and the second is a Cutler's Hammer.
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02-01-2009, 12:51 AM #2Senior Member
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Very nice hammers, Chris. Thanks for taking the time to post the pictures. I really appreciate it. HA!!! take that you RAD and HAD guys, I've HammerAD!
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02-01-2009, 02:41 AM #3Previously lost, now "Pasturized"
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right!
That said, I've not swung hammers by a forge since 1973, but when I did, we used a selection of cross peen hammers as well as a small selection of sledge hammers when doing two man forging. I learned a lot about beating metal senseless that year!
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02-01-2009, 02:51 AM
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Very cool, Christian. I can tell you without a doubt though, my wife will NEVER allow something like that in our garage.
Chris L
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02-01-2009, 04:23 PM
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Ahhh, well there's your problem Chris!Originally Posted by Chris L
02-01-2009, 11:09 PM
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Well, ChrisL had some fun playing with a variety of hammers this afternoon. It'll be interesting to see his impressions.
Christopher: I like those cutler's hammers.
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02-02-2009, 03:25 AM
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Thanks again, Mike. I had a feeling hammers to anvil would result in me being bitten by the forging bug. Your hammers and your anvil confirmed it!The good old 2# cross peen felt very natural. I liked the Hofi style as well.
My next step is to turn your venturi burner into a forge.
I'll definitely post pics of whatever hammer I get here.
Hot steel, my friends, hot steel. Visions of hot steel dancing in my head.
Chris L
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