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Hammer head & Hammer

Started by lptools, April 29, 2021, 02:29:54 PM

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lptools

Hello, I could use some help on confirming the use of these hammers. I'm pretty sure the one at bottom is a Tinsmith's Raising Hammer. The one at top has me puzzled, seems too well made to be a run of the mill body hammer, or, ball peen hammer. Thanks, Lou
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wvtools

It is a metalsmith's hammer, usually used on silver or copper.  That pattern has one chasing peen and one raising peen.

lptools

Thanks for the info!! Regards, Lou
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john k

I think this could called a planishing hammer, as said for tinsmithing.
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lptools

Hello, John. Thanks for the info!!
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