Good evening.
Sure many have already been here, as I have, however, I wish to re-fix a couple of old hammer heads correctly with wooden wedges and then cross theses with metal wedges.
Previous repair on an old hatchet and a hammer of my own, I’ve just been content replacing the metal wedge, as the tools weren’t anything special and as long as the heads were tight and secure, they met the intended task, so I was content.
I now have a couple of old hammers, a Brades & an Elwell, which I’d like to fix with how there were originally with wooded wedges. What should be considered for wedges, I was thinking of Ash, both seasoned and greenish, maybe beech, what’s the best approach.
I want to do these justice, both belonged to my grandfather, am slowly unpacking several old tool chests/trunks originally that my father had for 40 years which I don’t believe saw the light of day. I’ve had them in my garage for the last 12 years. Am on the second large trunk,4 more large to look through as well as several medium / smaller, couple are locked without keys which is good as I’m just tempted to open them all and see what treasures they may hold. Quite certain majority will be joinery/carpentry tools, as my grandfather was in the trade, have found some really lovely items, and quite a few that have me scratching my head thinking what the heck is that for, so am sure I’ll be posting a few images of stuff if people are interested.
Anyway, opinions on the hammer approach would be much appreciated.
Sure many have already been here, as I have, however, I wish to re-fix a couple of old hammer heads correctly with wooden wedges and then cross theses with metal wedges.
Previous repair on an old hatchet and a hammer of my own, I’ve just been content replacing the metal wedge, as the tools weren’t anything special and as long as the heads were tight and secure, they met the intended task, so I was content.
I now have a couple of old hammers, a Brades & an Elwell, which I’d like to fix with how there were originally with wooded wedges. What should be considered for wedges, I was thinking of Ash, both seasoned and greenish, maybe beech, what’s the best approach.
I want to do these justice, both belonged to my grandfather, am slowly unpacking several old tool chests/trunks originally that my father had for 40 years which I don’t believe saw the light of day. I’ve had them in my garage for the last 12 years. Am on the second large trunk,4 more large to look through as well as several medium / smaller, couple are locked without keys which is good as I’m just tempted to open them all and see what treasures they may hold. Quite certain majority will be joinery/carpentry tools, as my grandfather was in the trade, have found some really lovely items, and quite a few that have me scratching my head thinking what the heck is that for, so am sure I’ll be posting a few images of stuff if people are interested.
Anyway, opinions on the hammer approach would be much appreciated.
