Hand forged & engraved: $800 Striking sledge hammer

[@StevenBradley-sq6kg]

You should auction off more hammers and give people a heads up before the auction. 👍

[@LanceMcElmurry]

I think it is very smart (excellent business sense) of you to make a build page with all the products listed that you used in the video. You are the first channel I have seen do that.

[@007KrausBean]

You are a true artisan. You are becoming a master of this craft and these two hammers are proof of that. Amazingly beautiful work.

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you!

[@Makebuildmodify]

Excellent!!! Beautiful too. Have you considered creating a video on the process of transferring the images to the hammers?

[@ZHFabrications]

I haven't, it's a pretty simple process, that just includes a laser jet printer and acetone.

[@rinyvanabel3467]

I like the way you organise you’re work and shed.

[@mzread-aloud6804]

You and me both. I have always been interested in building every stick of furniture in my house. I've learned some welding, blacksmithing, and basic carpentry but, my current economic "situation" isn't conducive to have that kind of life. I hope one day to do that. I'm glad you're back man.

[@wb_finewoodworking]

Zach, it’s great to see you back on KZbin. Those hammers are outstanding. The engravings alone were awesome and inspiring. I’m looking forward to seeing where you go from here. Glad you’re enjoying your new home.

[@benjismith593]

Your talent is beyond belief! I'm 40, and about to dip my toes into knife/craft making.

[@renevanderbruggen731]

What a great craftsmanship ………kudos !! Worth $800 absolutely . Great shop btw. Waiting for your furniture builds

[@kalleklp7291]

I'm a blacksmith and machinist myself and must say they are probably the nicest looking sledgehammers I've ever seen to this day. Far to beautiful to be abused in a workshop. :)

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Great to see another video, those hammers are AMAZING!

[@jodyrolandconstruction6577]

Great to see you back ZH. Looking forward to 2020.

[@triune_blades]

That's awesome how you have the link to your tools/products that you used in the video! I've never seen that before! Beautiful work! I restored an old mini crosspeen hammer about two years ago. I was able to get a mirror finish on the striking face by using my belt sander, hand sanding (progressive grits) and finished with my buffer. 😊

[@bernbuilt]

The production quality and attention to detail here really shows how passionate you are. Awesome build, looking forward to seeing you excel in some furniture design in the new shop!

[@dereksstuff8395]

Glad to see you're back at the youtube videos. Hope all is well there with the new shop. You do great work, stay innovative!

[@signhouseofla1]

OH man so much work has gone into this beautiful piece of art. This is surely worth more than $800.00. Very nice.

[@ManCrafting]

Great job on the engraving. The hammers are amazing. I love mine. It’s had to be a decoration for a while until my elbow heals, but once it does I’ll be back at it in the backyard. The move was definitely a great move for you. You look very happy. See you in a couple months. 👊🏼👍🏼

[@ZHFabrications]

:)

[@JDKempton]

Awesome to see you back! Shop looks great, quite the change from the garage shop.

[@JohnSmith-ud9ex]

Pure art, Zak, pure art. Good to see you have set up shop, taken some time and are committed to pursue your dreams. All best and a happy and prosperous New Year.

[@ZHFabrications]

Is this THE John Smith? from ID?

[@JohnSmith-ud9ex]

@@ZHFabrications No friend, just another Journeyman / artisan in Austria.

[@WillPatagonia]

Glad your are back! Definitely you nailed it with this new style of video editing. Besides this piece of art and all of the positive comments that you are receiving (and I agree with them), I have to say thank you! The passionate you are on this is really inspiring. Recently I was talking with a local maker (greetings from Argentina), and randomly you name was on the chat, and we both agreed that your videos were our kick start for us to start spending much time on the making. Nowadays it is a hobby, but who knows... it's just matter of founding ourselves as you mentioned. Keep doing that great! and thank you again. I will be making some fabrications based on your designs, hope you don't bother, instead, consider it as some kind of tribute.

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you. It's always surreal when I hear that my work is inspiring people :)

[@glen4130]

Throwback Gallagher - Sledge-O-Matic ending, Nice! Thanks for the motivation, I need to go make something.

[@silentwisdom7025]

Wow, gotta admit your craftsmanship is top notch. I've only ever tested myself once, and this puts my little bench to shame.

[@AdamRich1785]

Great stuff Zach! Abd really glad you're back to making videos and looking forward to seeing some of the furniture coming in the future!

[@American_Jeeper]

Suggested by KZbin, awed by fabricator, liked & subscribed by new fan. Happy New Year.

[@champ18d]

So glad you are posting again. I love your videos and love these hammers you made.

[@wtarry]

hammers are amazing! you do the most interesting and beautiful work . . . glad to see you back

[@Dmitry_Rudolfson]

Зак, ты жив! Ура! Удачи и творческих успехов! Ждём новых видео!

[@lmpbzkt1]

Welcome back brother! Keep up the great work!

[@GuiltyMalice]

Those hammers are gorgeous metal moving machines. Awesome job man. Love that you made the bag for it to for send off. Very professional and a really nice touch.

[@harley1969chuco]

Its not only the work and time you put into a project.. Its also the man behind the work ..." Blood Sweat and Blisters"👍👍👍

[@GibClark]

He's back!!!👍👍👍👍hammer's look awesome

[@whazee]

Arguably the most beautiful hammers I've ever seen! Including all the ones you made for other makers, they're gorgeous!

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you!

[@jershaus]

Nice jet equipment dude. Hope you had a good holiday! I gotta say I think this is the most interesting build channel. There are others but I. Kinda think things get easier when you have 50k in equipment

[@lowtidecustoms1166]

Those hammers are stunning!! Glad to see a new video.

[@davevenell4905]

Awesome shop with a load of sweet tools, you’ve got the dream shop I’ve been wanting for years. Keep up the inspirational work and welcome back.

[@designsquared9372]

So glad you are back. True talent and inspiration.

[@bradymcphail9690]

You're a younger version of me good or bad. I live in SoCal and hate it. I'm going to move towards Virginia in the next year or 2 to do my thing. I'm glad to see you back doing your thing. Good luck!

[@jamzach4]

Incredible work !! Great to see you back and look forward to more in 2020 ! Happy Holidays

[@masterofnone]

Great to see a new video from you man! Thanks for sharing. And drooling over the hammers .

[@bill7448]

Incredibly beautiful hammers!!!! Have enjoyed you'er videos, have missed them this past while.

[@andrewt.8442]

that's an excellent job. by the way, after a long absence, nice to see you again.

[@Brownstone31]

Beautiful work. Curious to see where this hammer pops up next.

[@shelbyhuffaker6664]

Subscribed. Impressed with all of it and your attitude. Bring it. Great work.

[@RonWaller]

Great to see you back. Those are some nice hammers. Love those designs. How is the great state of Ohio treating? Fellow Ohioan here. Stay warm and Merry Christmas , Happy New Year to you and your family.

[@ZHFabrications]

Thanks! We're really enjoying it out here.

[@tommypetraglia4688]

You chose to engrave those images to exhibit your incredible madd engraving skills. From raw steel and fire and hammering iron to needletip minut precision, rapt with the process Roots and stars, fractals of the universe You are a maker in the finest sense right down to video production. Liked and subscribed, I'll be watching for more

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you!

[@atmyworkshop8385]

Outstanding work! Look forward to seeing your next project!

[@johnklein4558]

Great job! Love watching the process. The engraving is awesome Maybe next one if you could explain the process of the design/transferring it to the metal and the tools you use to engrave I’d love to see that. Great work!

[@BakuretsuTen]

engraving the tree of life on a hammer is quite fitting. love the content.

[@all8up804]

Nice work! I’m only about an hour and a half from delaware. Only been there a few times and most of them were just driving through

[@toms4123]

A thing of beauty - I admire your skill and your artistic ability

[@emiliyanivanow-embata3581]

So glad to see you back in my notifications. Good job

[@sgtporkchops6830]

Amazing work! You continue to impress and inspire!

[@lenblacksmith8559]

Nice hammers and engraving. Well done.

[@scotmetcalf2745]

Killer work congratulations on your success

[@iliba]

Not sure why KZbin recommended this but I'm thankful; those hammers are beautiful damn.

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you!

[@sgsax]

Your hammers are always amazing, but these are above and beyond, true works of art. I started watching you because if your furniture builds and have kept on as your skillset has grown. I'm just here for the ride and enjoying it. I've also been following on IG so I know you didn't just take a year vacation.😄 Anyway, just want to say thanks for sharing your talent and I look forward to whatever comes next. PS, I've visited FL twice, I'm not a fan either. 😁

[@MrRadical68]

Outstanding work , that is true craftsmanship on display. World class ..... luv the engraving.

[@neoc03]

$800 is a steal for this level of quality!

[@gusbisbal9803]

yeah especially since he is going broke doing it

[@Cssfiend]

@@gusbisbal9803 hes going broke doing it because no one who needs a striking sledge wants an $800 decorated striking sledge in a bag with very questionable heat treatment, personally I just don't see $800 worth of work or material there regardless of those other issues

[@gusbisbal9803]

@@Cssfiend No one buys a hammer like this to do work with it. Thats like buying a ferrari to go do the shopping. What is sending him broke is the amount of time he is taking to do them. Even if he had 50 people wanting to buy them he is still going broke because it takes him about 50 hours to make one. You Sir are not the target market. You want a hammer to work with. This has nothing to do with that. If you don't understand that then before you start a business please understand the variables involved here.

[@Cssfiend]

@@gusbisbal9803 You are right that I am not the target market, as a business owner I buy high quality functional tools to do work with. Your Ferrari comparison doesn't work, Ferraris are bought to be driven, even if it is not close to their limits and only for a couple of days a year. This hammer is never going to be used, ever, because anyone spending $800 on one, certainly doesn't have the ability to do so, even if they had the will. Personally I don't like the terms 'nu-male' or 'soyboy' but they really are the only way to describe the target market for these incredibly overpriced wall decorations sold by youtube 'makers' whose real skill instead lies in self marketing and video editing.

[@gusbisbal9803]

@@Cssfiend Ok now your just being a Dick, A Ferrari is a status item. That is in their business plan dude. Its actually written in. Its the reason they have not dropped their prices to the levels of the high end Porsche. They debated that at one stage and decided that its best sold as a status item. There is custom craftsmanship items and production items. One you make a brand out of, the other you make money out of. What do you think he is doing here?

[@BolsteredBlades]

Outstanding craftsmanship! Completely impressed! So press on brother! --Yes Florida sucks...from one born & raised in the hot nasty swamp...now in the hills & hollars of freedom loving Kentucky!

[@Canopus68]

Right on, I was born there and left around 1952. I've been back once in 1968 when I went to Boot Camp in Orlando.

[@BolsteredBlades]

@@Canopus68 well it is a whole different world there now & probably worse since I left a decade ago!

[@stephanegtz2986]

As always, what a amazing work..!! Congratulations, great to see you back in youtube. Quel talent.!!! Incroyable.!!

[@robertsmithUH60driver]

Sir, you are a true artist! Love the hammer. Good luck in your future projects.

[@TheMayflowerPilgrem]

One would be suprised how many skill sets being a jewler gives you.

[@MadMFox]

I too am also neurotic like that, I want to hear every single word in podcasts. LIKE ASKCAST!!. Geat vid Zach! And awesome build.

[@ZHFabrications]

People actually listen to that garbage?

[@Hos1030]

Wow those are some beautiful hammers!! The detail and quality of your work amazing. You are talented. I wonder how they would have looked if they were damascus? Looking forward to future videos. Go Buckeyes!!!

[@myconight]

My son wants to be a jeweler, I am now learning what I can. That is a skill I believe every person needs to add to learning. You sir, definitely have the mindset and skill. It will take me a bit to get him set up, but will happen. I would love to send him for a class to add to what he is learning. Te crossovers are there. I would be very interested if you offer them.

[@CrossCutCreations]

Awesome work! Those hammers are definitely ones to be proud of.

[@vanguadstriker]

Loved The Engraving, both Technique and Design.

[@thomasthompson6799]

Impressive display of patience and skills. Thanks for sharing.

[@T3_forge]

Amazing work, always good to find a passion that you are incredible at! Follower for Life!

[@pettofficial.]

Man, watching you is so inspirational, watching the process from raw materials to an object of individual and beautiful functionality will never cease to amaze me... And then you go and smash the ceiling by reminding us of your awesome musical talents too, great to hear Makers Gonna Make in the vid 👌🏼 I hope your 2020 is going to be a great year, you deserve every success.... *cough cough wipes eyes and now reaches for the axe and beer*

[@ZHFabrications]

:) Thank you!

[@CraigArndt]

Very talented, really like your work.

[@tedhargiss1056]

Glad to see you back filming and creating. I'm sorry you dislike Florida so much. I love it here.

[@henrijonas9063]

New philly ohio myself! Love your work, excellent craftsmanship!!

[@diydad6723]

It;s awesome to see a skilled craftsman at work 👍

[@DenAndMug]

So amazing!! Your skill level is insane!!

[@user-ag_jlr]

You make a great job! Its perfect hammers! its not tools, its art objects! Do it more! Good luck!

[@ytjustit]

You have some amazing talent bro keep up the good and hard work 💪🏽😇 Looking forward to watching more of your content 💯

[@ClaesKamp]

Super nice work! Happy to see a new video out.

[@jamesmiley5727]

Wow brother, excellent craftsmanship!

[@jacoklopper4772]

Dam thats beautiful!!! Well done

[@oldschoolhelmets650]

Awesome video and beautiful hammers man! I'm glad you moved closer to where I live hahaha JSK

[@thebmac]

ridiculous man. Too nice to use! Looks friggin killer. I did shed a little tear when I saw that pineapple go down though :'( Have a good Xmas man.

[@bobwallace5257]

I would use anything before WD40. I spent 20+ years in the navy and we outlawed. It due to it causing more rust than it ever got rid of. I won’t even allow it in my home shop. Love the vids please keep it up. Bob U

[@shevden79]

Я в ах... Сколько чести обычным молоткам... Ну а если серьёзно, то, сколько труда и таланта было вложено в эти молотки, они должны идти на вес золота и выставляться в Лувре.

[@markgrevatt4867]

Wow stunning work of art.

[@isaaczavala5575]

This is a beautiful work!!! You are a machine bro!!!

[@rafatrill]

Would u be interested in making some body hammers for metal shaping for automotive uses?

[@wadejensen4146]

Found wd-40 specialist I be excellent! Especially the long term rust inhibitor in cold weather padlocks.

[@TheBlazerSociety]

Killed it great build

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Nice work. I totally get taking the time off to build up the skills. All the best ZH.

[@da4ni4jr]

Well, the end result exceeded my highest expectation. Well, off I go to never look at hammers quite the same. Great video!

[@ZHFabrications]

:)

[@ironmantwilliam]

Awesome Skills Beautiful Work Sir

[@moMo-gi4bs]

Respect from Egypt man

[@modustrial]

Great video! Best one in weeks, or.... in months? ... or this year? (since its the only one ;) ). Kidding aside, glad to see you back, and these came out gorgeous.

[@ZHFabrications]

:) Thanks!

[@mbusch76]

Absolutely incredible craftsmanship.

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you!

[@SteveC38]

Nicely done Bud👍

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you!

[@drewtoli2353]

I would like to know more about the smoked 🐖

[@FredMcIntyre]

Amazing work and awesome stuff Zack! 😃👍🏻👊🏻 ...... I thought for sure with how you feel about Florida, you would have definitely smashed more oranges! 😁 🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🔨

[@jonazorrilla]

Amazing job, congratulations. Greetings from Argentina!!!

[@RadDadisRad]

This reminds me of the limited run CRK knives.