these are some of the hammers i use - from the left: 1) disston 4# cross - 2) two unknown type, marked bell system, 1 1/2# hammers that are quite persuasive .... great for both setting & swedging the big saws - i have even used the head as an anvil in a pinch 3)a light (10oz total) rivet hammer which has been my oldest and most used - notice that it is hung at a slight angle which i have grown to prefer 4) a simonds 337 - it is just a tad heavier than the old standby .... 5)an old dunn 2# cross hammer ... and 6) a simonds 1 1/2# round face. below that photo are some saw tools that were cluttering the bench - i had a chance to straighten up a bit ... putting things in their proper place where i can't just reach for them ..... which is why tidiness never lasts very long around here.
Hammers - swaging and setting
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azmica saws
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Re: Hammers - swaging and setting
i know everyone likes pictures so today, after photographing a few saws, i layed these out and took one.
these are some of the hammers i use - from the left: 1) disston 4# cross - 2) two unknown type, marked bell system, 1 1/2# hammers that are quite persuasive .... great for both setting & swedging the big saws - i have even used the head as an anvil in a pinch 3)a light (10oz total) rivet hammer which has been my oldest and most used - notice that it is hung at a slight angle which i have grown to prefer 4) a simonds 337 - it is just a tad heavier than the old standby .... 5)an old dunn 2# cross hammer ... and 6) a simonds 1 1/2# round face. below that photo are some saw tools that were cluttering the bench - i had a chance to straighten up a bit ... putting things in their proper place where i can't just reach for them ..... which is why tidiness never lasts very long around here.
these are some of the hammers i use - from the left: 1) disston 4# cross - 2) two unknown type, marked bell system, 1 1/2# hammers that are quite persuasive .... great for both setting & swedging the big saws - i have even used the head as an anvil in a pinch 3)a light (10oz total) rivet hammer which has been my oldest and most used - notice that it is hung at a slight angle which i have grown to prefer 4) a simonds 337 - it is just a tad heavier than the old standby .... 5)an old dunn 2# cross hammer ... and 6) a simonds 1 1/2# round face. below that photo are some saw tools that were cluttering the bench - i had a chance to straighten up a bit ... putting things in their proper place where i can't just reach for them ..... which is why tidiness never lasts very long around here.
Re: Hammers - swaging and setting
Considering the prices that saw set hammers go for, I have bought a 3-lb drilling hammer, and plan to grind it down (take away everything that doesn't look like a saw set hammer).
What is the very best set hammer style and weight any of you has tried ?
What is the very best set hammer style and weight any of you has tried ?
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PATCsawyer
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Re: Hammers - swaging and setting
I'm fond of the Atkins #4. Note the short handle. You won't be taking any big swings when setting/swaging teeth.