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Hammers for chisels

Thorex Hammer by Thor UK Retroshaping

Thorex Hammer by Thor UK Retroshaping

I have recommended these hammers as chisel and assembly hammers and i doubt that you will find finer models anywhere. I also use them for my wooden planes, to adjust and set the the irons as we do by tapping the heel, nose and iron to lighten up or deepen

Buying good tools cheap - On chisel hammers

Buying good tools cheap - On chisel hammers

Question: Paul, I am working with your DVD and book and have made great progress with sharpening my tools. I finished the dovetail box and I just started the bookcase. Can you tell me where to get the chisel hammer that you use? Also I would like to take your

Hammers for chisels - many choices

Hammers for chisels - many choices

OK. Heard recently of a woodworking guru describing plastic headed hammers disparagingly and then describe another heavy duty brass mallet as the way to go. Not really true. Reality is, again, it's seldom an either or, but more likely many or around three or four anyway. Balanced views

My minimalist tool list - a good chisel hammer

My minimalist tool list - a good chisel hammer

This is my hammer for chisel work I know that it doesn't look much, but I have used a Thor 12-712N Nylon Hammer for at least two years and really like the way that they handle my chisels. There are other weights and sizes, but my favourite is

Chisel hammer with COP!

Chisel hammer with COP!

That's what in the USA they call a certain spot on a baseball bat and in the UK a cricket bat when you strike the ball and there is no shock travelling down the handle. It's the sweet spot if you will. Centre of percussion (COP)