Thread: Pinning Hammer

Funny - nobody so far is actually using a chasing hammer. The only person who even mentioned one is Glen.

So it sounds like I could start with a 4oz ball pein hammer, polish the faces and get a small anvil.

I just spotted this 4oz ball pein hammer from the UK. The think that I like about it is the lenght of the heads. I would assume this would give you more visability when the face meets the pin. Maybe I'm wrong.


Here is the e-bay link to it.

T254204 TRIDENT HAMMER 4OZ BALL PEIN - eBay (item 180448140392 end time Sep-18-10 08:23:45 PDT)
Any thoughts?

I use a standard 2 or 4 ounce chasing hammers, with a small 6" anvil.
try this website, and don't blame me for your drooling issues.

Rio Grande - Search Our Categories.

Or maybe this one?

Ball Pein Hammer Jewelers Metalworking Machinist 4oz - eBay (item 260655041772 end time Sep-22-10 18:06:42 PDT)

Just a thought to remind folks that you get what you pay for. A cheap "machined" steel hammer will polish up well. A cheap cast iron hammer will have shrunk and the axis of the hammer may have pulled apart leaving a coarse grain structure which does not take a good polish. That center may also crumble.
The better the polish of your hammer, the better the finish on the pin.

I spent a couple years working in the art metal department of a college and one of my jobs was renewing hammers, anvils, and stakes.
~Richard

Here's the one I use: Amazon.com: Starrett 815 Toolmakers Hammer with Built-in Magnifying Lens: Home Improvement

A bit expensive for a hammer but it is part of my Tool and Die Maker's tools and used on the job back when.

That is near Identical to mine,, TY John

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That is my shop hammer but keep in mind I use it for more than just peening pins..

For finish peening I use this Starrett #815

http://www.starrett.com/download/325_p413_415.pdf


These are not cheap and they are also not needed for doing this work...

That $15 dollar Chasing hammer on the site John linked would be more than fine... Any of those Hammers will work just so long as Geezer mentioned you can polish the Ball...

I prefer the 2 oz, I feel it gives me more control and easier to work with. I even used a large bearing steelie in a pinch once.

the 4 and 2 from Rio are my go-to pinning hammers. They are machined from good steel, are on nice handles, and come with a good satin finish that will easily polish up to mirror. If you are on a tight budget I am of the opinion that the 4oz model is all you would ever need for pinning.

Gentlemen,

Ok I think I have settled on this chasing hammer from Rio. It is a 3oz - right between the 2-4oz range. It looks well polished and for my first pinning hammer I would hope get me started.

Thanks for all of the great input - I really appreciate it.

David

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