Old hammer....New handle. Plumb 12 ounce ball peen

I put a new handle on an old ball peen hammer head i found at the junkyard..

[@Cypher791]

Man you didn’t hold back with the torch at all 🤣

[@MNpicker]

Nope🤘🏻🤘🏻😎

[@davidparker3346]

You cracked the handle from over heating it.

[@Godz3839]

damn, I have seen burnt handles, but I didn't expect this guy to char it lmao great job though. I learned something

[@MNpicker]

Lol thanks man!!

[@Journeyforgeusa]

An overnight soak in the boiled linseed oil will help the wood to expand and give you a tighter fit.

[@barney2633]

Well fitted head, not sure about the burning.

[@rigo6156]

You dried the handle so much it cracked.

[@davidparker3346]

YOU BURNT THE CRAP out of that handle, you ruined it.

[@MNpicker]

Nope lol.. it's fine I use it often 👍🏻

[@DIMTips]

Greta job. It really helped as needed to seat my sledge hammer

[@MarkSWilliams27]

To start that slot for the wedge, simply angle your handsaw at say 40-45 degrees. And use your thumb as a guide until it starts. Then you can level the saw out. Also, you could make a little "V" with a knife or chisel to rest the saw blade in to start the cut. Nice work. Good video. Thank you.

[@MNpicker]

Great tips 👍🏻 Thanks

[@autumn5592]

It also helps to have a sharp saw.

[@PlumBob]

Looking good MN. Nice work

[@MNpicker]

Thanks Bob👍

[@randolphsnyder1505]

I thought the hole for the handke was tapered and the larger side should be out to allow space for the wedge to expand and guarantee the head does not fly off the handle.I think a old timer told me that in the 50s

[@MountaincraftOutdoors]

I've heard the same

[@gr8-fun162]

That's true, most tool heads are slightly larger on one side than the other. The large end is positioned at the top so the wedging expands it and keeps the head from coming off. However, I am working on an ancient Plumb brand 22 oz ball pein hammer and I noticed the interior side walls of the hole are straight while the front and back of the hole are tapered on both "top" and "bottom." (Like and hour glass shape inside. One side is slightly bigger than the other. The head could go on either way and wedges would prevent it from coming off. The rotted handle that was on it was oriented with the slightly bigger side down; I believe to give the handle more strength and reduce breakage. A way to check the hole taper to know which end is up is to hold a pencil pressed against the inside wall of the hole and see the angle because it isn't always obvious. Usually, you can just carefully measure both sides of the hole to see which side is bigger and should go on top. But if I hadn't double checked with a pencil, I would not have noticed the unique situation I found with this old hammer.

[@ianmackie3553]

that is the way I was taught

[@lordyitsgrace]

🔨🔨you do very good work MN...until next time👍👍

[@MNpicker]

Thank you Grace!!

[@nikwindsor5474]

Wat about me ?

[@lordyitsgrace]

What about you? Did you make something? If so, I missed that day. LOL

[@nikwindsor5474]

No ,I was saying don't I do good work

[@lordyitsgrace]

@@nikwindsor5474 LOL yes Nik you do too.😳👍😎💩

[@danohstoolbox]

looks great brother

[@MNpicker]

Thanks Danoh!!

[@taos55]

I think you over did it with the “roasting”.

[@CrippleNickel555]

Nice job buddy..👍

[@MNpicker]

Thanks Travis!

[@dickditty480]

What's this I hear about linseed oil and spontaneous combustion? (no need to reply if you've already spontaneously combusted) 🤣

[@MNpicker]

Lol! Thanks ditty!..yep I burned the rag as well😁

[@nikwindsor5474]

Finally!

[@MNpicker]

Thanks Nik! Good things take time😁

[@jgclark45]

Love the ball peen, those burnt handles are all the sh!t these days! Will you put some blo on the hammer head?

[@MNpicker]

Thanks Jg!! Not only does it look cool..it protects it..yes i did put a little BLO on the head as well👍

[@jgclark45]

it might keep the surface rust away a little longer

[@TheMowerMan82]

nice handle ! never saw anyone burn it before.

[@MNpicker]

Thanks man!

[@wallyallyn5473]

Well I thought you weren't going to polish it

[@iuliuscaesar9121]

Size handle for 12 oz? 🤔

[@thomaspurvey]

Good job, But burning? : )

[@MNpicker]

Thanks Tom!! Yep it helps to seal the wood...and gives it a good grip Plus it looks cool😁

[@coolmusic1579]

Went extra crispy on the hammer handle. 🤔😄👍

[@thisoldhouse1880]

Awesome job, u must have learned from an old timer.

[@MNpicker]

Thanks man! I learned from experience lol! I have picked up plenty of tips and tricks along the way..Trial and LOTSA error... I don't think Ive ever bought a new hammer..😁

[@thisoldhouse1880]

Well done man , I guessed you learned from an old timer because it's old school skills, but trial an error works too. Now I learn from memory....if I can remember lol

[@lindseydixon7091]

Nh

[@timothyblackman1730]

Wrong side of hammerhead

[@barney2633]

Wrong look at the makers name, it is the correct way up.