Brass Hammer Kit
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What tool do you get for the craftsman that has every tool that exists? Here is an easy answer - make them a beautiful, collectable brass hammer. The solid brass head provides a strong dead-weight strike that will not bounce or slide. Use any beautiful tropical exotic species for a comfortable handle and an extraordinary showpiece. Specifications: Head measures 1.25in. dia x 2.5in. long and weighs 1 lb 6oz. Strong internal connector bolt _in. dia x 3in. long. Easy to turn between centers.
David J.
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
09/15/24
well designed, well made
Review by David J. on 15 Sep 2024 review stating well designed, well made
This brass hammer kit is precision made with a good smooth finish, and good fit for the 3" x 1/2" steel threaded rod. This makes the hammer really strong, especially important at the handle-head junction. An easy turning project. Personally I would not use epoxy to attach the handle, as then you could never take it apart if it were damaged. I just drilled a slight ly smaller hole in the handle blank, threaded it with a 1/2" tap, then used a 1/2" bolt in my 4 jaw chuck as a mandrel to hold the blnak for turning. I found I could not even buy a brass rod to turn, drill, and tap for a homemade hammer head, for the price of this kit.
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Evan B.
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
11/19/23
A bit heavy, but a beautiful result.
Review by Evan B. on 19 Nov 2023 review stating A bit heavy, but a beautiful result.
At 22 oz, this is heavier than I expected, but the hammer is everything a hammer should be and once the epoxy cured it was ready to go.
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Michael H.
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5.0 star rating
10/26/23
Well made with great instructions!
Review by Michael H. on 26 Oct 2023 review stating Well made with great instructions!
Precision made with easy to follow instructions. Making handles is a great way for me to expand my new found skills at turning.
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Joseph R.
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
12/25/22
Great kit
Review by Joseph R. on 25 Dec 2022 review stating Great kit
Awesome kit, easy to turn handle to go with it
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Larry P.
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5.0 star rating
12/01/22
Nice Hammer Kit
Review by Larry P. on 1 Dec 2022 review stating Nice Hammer Kit
I've been wanting one of these hammers for a while. I finally order one and am very pleased with it. I took a hammer handle and shaped it to the desired shape. Easy to make and very solid. Nice addition to my addition to my hammer collection.
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Larry P.
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
12/01/22
Nice Hammer Kit
Review by Larry P. on 1 Dec 2022 review stating Nice Hammer Kit
I've been wanting one of these hammers for a while. I finally order one and am very pleased with it. I took a hammer handle and shaped it to the desired shape. Easy to make and very solid. Nice addition to my addition to my hammer collection.
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Richard R.
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5.0 star rating
06/08/22
Rick
Review by Richard R. on 8 Jun 2022 review stating Rick
Another great kit from PSI. Fun to make. I highly recommend.
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Joe G.
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4.0 star rating
05/16/22
Brass head was heavier than
Review by Joe G. on 16 May 2022 review stating Brass head was heavier than
Brass head was heavier than i thought it would be. In a good way.
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Jeramie W.
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5.0 star rating
05/02/22
Excellent quality
Review by Jeramie W. on 2 May 2022 review stating Excellent quality
Excellent quality, nice weight to it and easy to make.
Beautiful when completed
Beautiful when completed
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Jeramie W.
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
05/02/22
Excellent quality
Review by Jeramie W. on 2 May 2022 review stating Excellent quality
Excellent quality, nice weight to it and easy to make.
Beautiful when completed
Beautiful when completed
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Benjamin P.
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5.0 star rating
03/26/22
Easy and Nice Kit
Review by Benjamin P. on 26 Mar 2022 review stating Easy and Nice Kit
Overall a nice kit. I chose to make a more traditional handle out of Rosewood with Tru-Oil finish. Been used for pen disassembly and making adjustments on hand planes.
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Shane M.
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4.0 star rating
03/17/22
A great kit
Review by Shane M. on 17 Mar 2022 review stating A great kit
Worth the effort, I enjoy turning kits and this was just as enjoyable as the others
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Nicholas M.
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
02/09/22
Super easy hammer
Review by Nicholas M. on 9 Feb 2022 review stating Super easy hammer
What a fantastic quality brass casting hammer head. This was a super simple and fun 1 day project, and was the perfect solution for my chisels. This was my first turning project and ever so simple.
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Jeff R.
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
02/05/22
Good value
Review by Jeff R. on 5 Feb 2022 review stating Good value
This kit was worth it. Quality parts, good instructions, good value.
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Thomas S.
Verified Buyer
4.0 star rating
12/28/21
Nice Gift.
Review by Thomas S. on 28 Dec 2021 review stating Nice Gift.
I purchased 2 Brass hammers kits, one for me and one for my brother. I enjoyed turning the handles on my lathe. I followed the instructions however decided to make the handles 8 1/2 inches. The instruction and diagram is a bit misleading showing the hole almost the full length, plus the threaded connecting shank of 1/2 inch thus a hole on 7/16 might allow it to tread in. The epoxy worked ok but you will never get the shank out is a new handle is needed. I recommend looking at the reviews before starting the kit.
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Gregory M.
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
10/17/21
Fun, easy, and useful.
Review by Gregory M. on 17 Oct 2021 review stating Fun, easy, and useful.
An easy and really nice looking project. I made it a bit longer than the instructions suggested, 10.5" long from top of brass to bottom of handle, which I thin gives it a bit more versatility. I used a piece of curly (I don't know if you can see it from the photo) hickory from a friend who had a tree come down, and tapped it with a 1/2" tap, set in epoxy.
You only have to be careful about a few things. As others have pointed out, there's a bit of a burr on the drilled hole in the head, but that can easily be taken care of with a diamond or fine file or even sandpaper. You want to make sure that the fit into the drilled hole is a very close fit, and I dismounted the handle from the lathe a number of times to make sure. And make sure that the amount of threaded rod sticking out of the handle doesn't bottom out in the brass head. Best thing to do is to have a short enough piece sticking out that the brass head seats securely on the shoulder (end) of the handle.
I wanted to try making an oval handle using offcenter turning, but I couldn't figure out how to thread the rod in and make sure that the long axis of the oval is in line with the brass head. I may try NOT threading the hole and just epoxying it in.
I posted a photo on my FB page and ALL my friends liked it.
You only have to be careful about a few things. As others have pointed out, there's a bit of a burr on the drilled hole in the head, but that can easily be taken care of with a diamond or fine file or even sandpaper. You want to make sure that the fit into the drilled hole is a very close fit, and I dismounted the handle from the lathe a number of times to make sure. And make sure that the amount of threaded rod sticking out of the handle doesn't bottom out in the brass head. Best thing to do is to have a short enough piece sticking out that the brass head seats securely on the shoulder (end) of the handle.
I wanted to try making an oval handle using offcenter turning, but I couldn't figure out how to thread the rod in and make sure that the long axis of the oval is in line with the brass head. I may try NOT threading the hole and just epoxying it in.
I posted a photo on my FB page and ALL my friends liked it.
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Wayne C.
Verified Buyer
3.0 star rating
11/26/20
My first try at one
Review by Wayne C. on 26 Nov 2020 review stating My first try at one
My first try at one of your "kits". Worked out OK, but would have been nice to not need epoxy to attach the handle.
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Barac B.
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
08/20/20
Small project packs a whole lot of fun!
Review by Barac B. on 20 Aug 2020 review stating Small project packs a whole lot of fun!
Great product and fun DIY project! Added brass to the base of the brass head and used ebony wood to make it all come together. Really love my DIY brass mallet!
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Steve
4.0 star rating
08/01/19
Great Gift, Straightforward Build
Review by Steve on 1 Aug 2019 review stating Great Gift, Straightforward Build
The high-quality brass head is no-nonsense and gives this tool a feeling of seasoned authority. It attaches via a threaded bolt and epoxy. I wrapped the threads with a dozen wraps of teflon tape before twisting the head on to prevent any unscrewing. The handle is walnut with indexed maple plugs. Only 4 stars because the head scrapes off the handle's finish when you twist it home.
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| Specification | Description |
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| Finish: | Brass |
| How Turned: | Between Centers |
| Drill Sizes Used: | 1/2in Forstner Bit |
| Skill Level: | Average |
| Blank Size: | 1in x 5-1/2 to 1-1/2 x 7in |
| Pieces in Set: | 1 |
| Category: | Tool Making Kits |
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