John Morris Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 "What's It" Basic Rules Reminder For a full run down on this project and rules please go to: "The Patriot Woodworker and MWTCA "What's It" project" Only Patriot Woodworker Members are eligible to participate and receive the award. The MWTCA only accepts a verified source to support your answer, so one should be submitted with your answer, such as a patent, catalog entry, tool book reference, or a respectable website on the subject. Do not let these requirements prevent you from having fun and submitting educated answers on the subject without verification, we can worry about references later. All answers are welcome, as well as healthy debates regarding "What's It". If a verified and referenced answer is not arrived at by the end of each month's "What's It" project, a random draw will be performed for a "One Year MWTCA Club Membership". Only Patriot Woodworker's who participate in this "What's It" topic will be included in the random draw. Ok ladies and gentlemen, we now have our "What's it" live and ready! The image(s) below is a MWTCA "What's It" image for you to research, and tell us all here in this topic post, just what the heck is it! Project Details The information provided hereon is all the information that is provided, no further information on this item will be added. Cal and FlGatorwood 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HandyDan Posted July 4, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 It's a hammer. Gunny, John Morris, FlGatorwood and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gene Howe Posted July 4, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 2 minutes ago, HandyDan said: It's a hammer. I think you nailed it. John Morris, HARO50, Gunny and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HandyDan Posted July 4, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 (edited) My guess: Used to clean concrete buildup from remaining exposed rebar after the first pour. Knock big clods off with the chisel end and scrape the rebar with the convex head if necessary. Edited July 4, 2019 by HandyDan FlGatorwood, HARO50, Cal and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerald Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 I think it is a tin makers tool. The convex end for turning tin or copper to make beads. Gunny, HARO50, FlGatorwood and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven newman Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 Swag....Blacksmith tool FlGatorwood, Cal and Gunny 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morris Posted July 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 1 hour ago, steven newman said: Swag....Blacksmith tool I remember going through this before Steve, what is a Swag hammer, and how is it used? How would this hammer be used as a swag hammer? Thanks! FlGatorwood and Cal 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunny Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 I remember seeing this tool being used by an Amish Blacksmith back in 91, just outside Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Cal and FlGatorwood 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morris Posted July 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 13 minutes ago, Woodbutcherbynight said: I remember seeing this tool being used by an Amish Blacksmith back in 91, just outside Pottsville, Pennsylvania. What was it used for Gunny? Do you remember the purpose or how it was being struck on the metal? FlGatorwood and Cal 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gunny Posted July 5, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 (edited) 59 minutes ago, John Morris said: What was it used for Gunny? Do you remember the purpose or how it was being struck on the metal? hmmm, well see the problem here is I umm... Let's just say the purpose of my being there was to deal with some people that thought the Amish enjoyed being picked on. Sooo…... I convinced them their thinking needed some "adjustment" shall we say.. Edited July 5, 2019 by Woodbutcherbynight Harry Brink, Cal, p_toad and 3 others 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post John Morris Posted July 5, 2019 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Woodbutcherbynight said: hmmm, well see the problem here is I umm... Let's just say the purpose of my being there was to deal with some people that thought the Amish enjoyed being picked on. Sooo…... I convinced them their thinking needed some "adjustment" shall we say.. So you whacked em over the head with the hammer? Gunny, Artie, Larry Buskirk and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gunny Posted July 5, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 15 minutes ago, John Morris said: So you whacked em over the head with the hammer? Maybe, a blacksmith shop is full of fun toys that do serious body damage.... You have to be creative.. Artie, Cal, p_toad and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post steven newman Posted July 5, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 Look up Yerkes & Plumb Top Swage Hammer.... Used with a "bottom swage" to form round bars from square stock....like iron handles...bottom swage goes in the hardy hole....hot iron into it, then the top is hammered down onto the hot iron.. Gunny, John Morris, FlGatorwood and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morris Posted July 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 4 minutes ago, steven newman said: Look up Yerkes & Plumb Top Swage Hammer.... Used with a "bottom swage" to form round bars from square stock....like iron handles...bottom swage goes in the hardy hole....hot iron into it, then the top is hammered down onto the hot iron.. Thanks Steve, that looks promising, but the hammer we are featuring, does not have the blunt style opposing end to hit with another hammer, if that is how you use it. The other end is more tapered, not very strong to take constant blows from another hammer? FlGatorwood and Cal 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunny Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 6 minutes ago, John Morris said: but the hammer we are featuring, Okay I figured it out... Here's my answer: steven newman, FlGatorwood, Cal and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven newman Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 Hmmmm.... Some get beat up, more than others.... p_toad, Cal and FlGatorwood 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morris Posted July 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 10 hours ago, steven newman said: Hmmmm.... Some get beat up, more than others.... Not trying to pick a fight with ya Steve, but I just don't see it as a swag hammer, the swag hammers are made with a blunt end to take a blow from another hammer it appears, our specimen was made to chip away or shape something at the other end, to me it looks like a dual purpose hammer. I can't see why they would originally forge a more wedged shaped end on a hammer to receive a blow like that? Also swag hammers are made with a very thick neck, again to take that blow from another hammer, if you view our hammer, it has a very slim delicate neck before the hammer head. Swage Hammers Cal, FlGatorwood, HandyDan and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven newman Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 Well, you certainly can't bang on the swage end.....tapered end MIGHT have been for use in the hardy hole....wouldn't be much use to cut things to length with.... Maybe the one you were asking about, the What is it, was a "New in the box" Old Stock tool...hasn't been used. John Morris, Cal and Gunny 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandyDan Posted July 8, 2019 Report Share Posted July 8, 2019 The hammer head has some numbers and letters stamped into it. Can't read them but they are there. FlGatorwood and Cal 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerald Posted July 8, 2019 Report Share Posted July 8, 2019 1 hour ago, HandyDan said: The hammer head has some numbers and letters stamped into it. Can't read them but they are there. Dan you are right but it has no numbers only Richardson. There appears to be a initial in front but I cannot make it out. FlGatorwood and Cal 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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