tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695685403802703716.post8194108586980870478..comments2024-03-10T00:46:33.915-08:00Comments on WPatrickEdwards: Veneer Tools: HammerW. Patrick Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15001954861903457707noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695685403802703716.post-12363931833912716372016-05-30T03:17:17.918-07:002016-05-30T03:17:17.918-07:00Thanks for the valuable info. I'm going to cop...Thanks for the valuable info. I'm going to copy the little guy on the left. I'd planned on making it wider and had assumed I'd need to order some 1/4" thick brass but if 2mm works, I'm going to try using the brass door kick plate I have on hand. I'll see how it goes and upgrade to thicker brass on the next project if I need to.Paul Bouchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02932534546505831256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695685403802703716.post-89655217918939061582011-05-29T16:20:23.952-07:002011-05-29T16:20:23.952-07:00All of the veneer hammers I have seen have either ...All of the veneer hammers I have seen have either brass or iron blades, held by a wood head. The modern hammers have heads made entirely of iron. Iron will rust only if it is left wet on the veneer but is not a problem if used properly. <br /><br />The smallest hammer shown has an iron blade which is 2mm thick, the next one has a 3mm blade. Both are handmade by workers, more than a century ago. The wood head is simply held onto the handle with a wedge.<br /><br />Oak, maple and beech are my preferred woods for tools. I have an aversion to making practical tools using exotic species of woods. Tools are tools, not works of art. The finest tools made during the past included Cuban mahogany, boxwood, rosewood, lignum and, of course, ivory.<br /><br />However, I have a feeling that these "fancy" tools were designed to be sold to the "gentlemen" woodworkers, not the general trade. Anyone who knows me knows I am not a "gentleman".W. Patrick Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15001954861903457707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695685403802703716.post-55916351369628349332011-05-29T15:35:32.151-07:002011-05-29T15:35:32.151-07:00What kind of wood is used for the non-iron head?
...What kind of wood is used for the non-iron head?<br /><br />I have heard of some veneer hammers that use lignum vitae would that be a good choice for making my own?<br /><br />--steveSteve Rnoreply@blogger.com