Good plane-adjusting hammer?
#11
Is there a good hammer out there for plane adjusting that has metal on one side and wood on the other? That way I can adjust the iron and the wedge with the same tool. Any recommendations?
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#12
I use the Veritas Wile plane hammer, a gift from a good friend. $42.50.

If you are looking for an economical. less fancy alternative, search eBay:
Nylon, Brass & Fiber Head/ Face Chasing Hammer, under $10
HAMMER 5 INTERCHANGEABLE FACES. under $15

Simon
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#13
Here is one I made for my Secret Santa recipient last year. It is cut from a piece of brass hex stock and fitted with a button of lignum vitae on one side. The handle is walnut.

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#14
Beautiful, even stunning. Bravo.
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#15
Don't get confused, all sorts of hammers will do. Budget choice 

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#16
Why does one side have to be metal?  Can't you use a plastic or other firm face on the iron and the wedge both?
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#17
The brass ballpean that Lie-Nielsen used to have is apparently no longer available, so I bought and use one of these for aligning plane blades

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VX9...UTF8&psc=1
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#18
I have a couple outstanding brass hammers that I have received from WoodNetters. They work fantastic.

However, before I owned those, I just used a chunk of brass roundbar that I had bought from the local Metal By The Foot company. About 1 1/2" diameter and 3" long. No handle, nothing fancy, but it works great. Brass is recommended because it is softer that plane irons, so the plane iron won't get dinged up.
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(12-10-2016, 09:54 PM)Bill Lyman Wrote: The brass ballpean that Lie-Nielsen used to have is apparently no longer available, so I bought and use one of these for aligning plane blades

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VX9...UTF8&psc=1


Bill

That is a good design, however 4 oz is too light for a plane hammer. I made one very similar to that (with one nylon on one end). It weighs 7 oz. That's what you need to aim for.

Regards from Perth

Derek
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#20
The weight is not as critical as how much force you apply to the blade. I have used the Wile hammer which is under 4 oz as well as heavier ones (8 oz) and I have not found any diffèrence once I adjust to the force relative to their weights.

A heavier hammer may be better when hitting a wooden plane though.

Simon
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