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Title: Hammer Mold
Post by: lptools on May 31, 2022, 03:42:27 PM
I was told this is a hammer mold ( from the guy that sold it to me  :grin:). Just wondering if anyone has seen one like this before!!  Thanks!!!
Title: Re: Hammer Mold
Post by: Bill Houghton on May 31, 2022, 04:17:23 PM
For cast and therefore useless hammers (unless they're lead hammers, in which case, yes, maybe useful)?

Nope, not me, never seen one.
Title: Re: Hammer Mold
Post by: lptools on May 31, 2022, 05:52:41 PM
Thanks, Bill. I'm hoping its original use is for Lead Hammers!!
Title: Re: Hammer Mold
Post by: john k on May 31, 2022, 09:43:18 PM
Looks to be a mold for casting .50 cal. round balls, think muzzle loading. Unless it is huge, need something in the pic for scale comparison. 
Title: Re: Hammer Mold
Post by: lptools on June 01, 2022, 08:02:12 AM
Hello, John k . Sorry, I usually put a ruler in the photos for scale. The cavities are are approx. 1-1/4" in diameter, and taper slightly about halfway down to around 1-1/8". The depth of the cavities is 1-1/8". Thanks, Lou
Title: Re: Hammer Mold
Post by: oldgoaly on June 01, 2022, 02:49:31 PM
is there a hole to pour metal in to each mold?What is it made of, the old lead hammer molds I have are cast iron, 3 & 6 # hammers
Title: Re: Hammer Mold
Post by: lptools on June 01, 2022, 04:15:04 PM
This one is steel, it's a beast at 21 lbs.!! There is a channel that feeds each mold, so it looks like all 6 cavities could be filled at the same time!
Title: Re: Hammer Mold
Post by: p_toad on June 16, 2022, 09:31:43 PM
any non-steel hammer....think bronze, brass, lead, or aluminum.
Title: Re: Hammer Mold
Post by: lptools on July 10, 2022, 06:07:42 PM
Hello p_toad. Thanks, you are correct! The hammer mold has found anew home, new owner will be pouring soon!! possibly copper hammers!
Title: Re: Hammer Mold
Post by: oldgoaly on July 11, 2022, 08:42:57 AM
I'd pour lead 1st see how they turn out. Going to need a release agent for copper or it will need a hammer and chisel to get it apart. Copper doesn't flow  as well as other metals
Title: Re: Hammer Mold
Post by: lptools on July 11, 2022, 11:15:44 AM
Thanks for the info, I will pass it on to the new owner!!
Title: Re: Hammer Mold
Post by: p_toad on July 11, 2022, 11:30:27 AM
i have no idea what they use these days, but when i was a kid pouring lead (think soldiers, etc.) we used a candle and candle black as a release agent and the molded items popped right out.