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12-27-2016, 11:32 AM
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The grain should be lengthwise. The size should be whatever is comfortable for you to hold. The plane hammers I've seen run on the slender side. Maybe 1 to 1-1/2" in diameter.
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12-27-2016, 12:05 PM
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This is very comfortable. The taper ensures that the hammer will not fly out of my hand.
I do not recommend a wooden face. Every one I have had cracked after a while. I now use nylon on one end. This is hard and gives good feedback. Very durable.
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Derek --- What are the dimensions of that handle?
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12-29-2016, 02:28 AM
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I've made a few like these in two sizes.
The overall length is about 10-1/2", the weight is about 7 oz and the cross section of the ovally shaped handle is about 3/4 x 5/8". The head diameter is about 3/4". One face is ebony as the handle is as well. There wasn't an issue with the wooden face yet. If it will crack somewhere down the road, it won't be a big deal to replace it.
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Gorgeous hammers, all of them. The one I'm making will be much simpler. But functional, I hope. I'll be prepared to replace the wood face if necessary.
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I'd be afraid to use you guys' tools. They're too purdy!
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(12-28-2016, 07:30 PM)overland Wrote: Derek --- What are the dimensions of that handle?
The handle is 9 1/2" long. The brass head has a diameter of 7/8".
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The main plane hammer I use is an old riveting hammer....about 6-7oz. Has a square end and a cross pean end. Of course, it is also my brad driver hammer. And used with a nail set, too.
I did make a handle for sn old, small Cobbler's Hammer. I think it was out of Oak. Mainly used a spokeshave to get it close to what felt good in my hand. A wipe-on/wipe-off of BLO for a finish.
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It sure is nice to see you posting here

I never knew you were here and now I will try to see what you post and maybe all the rehabs on tools you get.
As of this time I am now teaching vets again. If you have any lumber scraps we can use them to glue up to make some bowl from a board which we have not done yet.. Thank You Everyone.
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