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Hammer head & Hammer
« on: April 29, 2021, 02:29:54 PM »
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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Re: Hammer head & Hammer
« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2021, 05:06:23 PM »
It is a metalsmith's hammer, usually used on silver or copper.  That pattern has one chasing peen and one raising peen.

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Re: Hammer head & Hammer
« Reply #2 on: April 29, 2021, 05:56:20 PM »
Thanks for the info!! Regards, Lou
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Re: Hammer head & Hammer
« Reply #3 on: April 29, 2021, 10:07:53 PM »
I think this could called a planishing hammer, as said for tinsmithing.
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Re: Hammer head & Hammer
« Reply #4 on: April 30, 2021, 06:30:04 AM »
Hello, John. Thanks for the info!!
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