One of the few items I brought home from a local estate sale is this uncommon Berylco H45 Inspector's hammer. The last photo shows the faint Berylco imprint on the original handle.  I rarely see Berylco tools.  Considering I live in Houston and Houston's oil industry history, I am a little surprised I haven't seen more.

Very nice!!

Yes indeed , that a nice piece.

Thanks guys!

A little help here please.  What would the inspector be inspecting ? and how does the hammer come into play?

Joe B

Great questions.  I don't know.  Since it is non sparking. One guess is for mining?

This is a long shot,  but I have heard that boiler inspectors would tap each rivet on old style riveted boilers, listening for the telltale hollow sound of a loose rivet.
Joe B

I like it.

Quote from: Yadda on October 16, 2024, 08:36:15 AM
Great questions.  I don't know.  Since it is non sparking. One guess is for mining?

Gas line work and surprisingly valuable.

Quote from: Yadda on October 09, 2024, 07:33:43 PM
I rarely see Berylco tools.  Considering I live in Houston and Houston's oil industry history, I am a little surprised I haven't seen more.

I sold a Berylco non-sparking hammer on Ebay to someone down your neck of the woods a while ago

Quote from: Sudsy on October 21, 2024, 11:50:23 AM

Quote from: Yadda on October 16, 2024, 08:36:15 AM
Great questions.  I don't know.  Since it is non sparking. One guess is for mining?

Gas line work and surprisingly valuable.

Cool!  Makes sense.