In almost every workshop or garage there is an old dead hammer, which was either inherited or bought at a flea market. And more often than not the instrument “with experience”, which has seen a lot in its lifetime, already falls into the hands, and it is not practical for work.
However, any thing can be restored if desired, and the hammer is no exception. Many probably know that hammers used to be made of good quality steel, so today they are worth its weight in gold. And even if the instrument does not look very good, everything can be fixed.
How to revive an old hammer
First of all, it will be necessary to replace the native handle, which has long since dried up and cracked. At the next stage, we deal with the hammer head - we grind it to a shine on a grinding machine. Then on the striker we make two cuts (longitudinal and transverse). For this, it is best to use a drill. Glue a small neodymium magnet into the transverse "groove".
For the manufacture of a hammer handle, it is best to choose such wood species as hornbeam, birch, acacia or maple. Please note that the length of the handle directly depends on the weight of the head. That is, the heavier the hammer itself, the longer the handle should be.
To attach the handle to the hammer, a steel dowel with a bolt with a diameter of 8 mm is required. We cut a small piece from the dowel, and make a small cut in the cap of the bolt. In a wooden handle, we drill a hole with a diameter of 8 mm for the length of the dowel. On the side of the handle, we drill a hole for the barrel nut.
At the last stage of work, we adjust the handle and push the hammer head on it. Then insert the dowel with the nut into the handle and tighten the bolt. For more information on how to restore an old hammer with your own hands, see this video.
