Crucible Tools Warrington-pattern cross-peen hammer, extremely useful in furniture making. The form is British and less common in America. With a head of about 4 oz, it is ideal for setting and sinking small nails.
Crucible Tools Warrington-pattern cross-peen hammer, extremely useful in furniture making. The form is British and less common in America.
With a head of about 4 oz, it is ideal for setting and sinking small nails. Hold the nail between thumb and forefinger and start it with the peen, which misses your fingers, then turn the hammer around and finish with the round face. The peen is also ideal for setting moulding planes, knocking the iron against the side of the escapement so it lines up with the sole profile. Its weight and size also make it an excellent hammer for lateral adjustment of block and bench planes.
The head is milled from one block of hardened steel by Machine Time in Nicholasville, Kentucky, with the beautiful chamfering and tapering found on old hammers. The hickory handle is made by Hoffman Blacksmithing in Roan Mountain, Tennessee, and set with a wooden wedge. Made and assembled in the USA.
Specifications:
Overall weight 5 oz
Overall length 11"
Head length 4"
Striking face 5/8" diameter
Peen 1/8" x 1/2"
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