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    What would be a good ball pin hammer for applying the scales

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    I think an engraving hammer would be a good choice. They are light so you won't hit the pins too hard.

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    I have this one, but the head becomes slightly loose from the handle. I' m looking for another one.

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    My wife has two different sizes. There's no telling how many makers there are.

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    Anything in the 3-4 oz range will be fine,buy the cheapest one you can find and polish the ends, will last a lifetime.

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    Alright I'll know hat size to get

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    Quote Originally Posted by Crotalus View Post
    I think an engraving hammer would be a good choice. They are light so you won't hit the pins too hard.
    Then again, you could try not hitting hard

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    I have this one
    Widget Supply Ball Peen Hammer, 4oz, Premium
    you will need to polish the ends for it to do the job properly

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    What's the bet grit to start with when polishing

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    I just took mine to a 220grit sanding disk and then polish it some with Mothers polish. I polish my pins after I peen them so I don't spend too much time polishing my hammer.

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