new cross peen

Sam Salvati · Apr 17, 2013

Forged this hammer, and the punch and drift in about 2 hours today after work. started with 1045 in 1.5" square by about 4.5" long.

Here is my setup, I use the big 5 pound offset for driving the punch and drift, the articulated tool tray holds water for cooling, off to the side is my punch lube.

Will52100 · Apr 17, 2013

Nice, looks like it'll get the job done!

Allen Newberry · Apr 18, 2013

Looks nice. Are you forging by hand/without a striker?

Sam Salvati · Apr 18, 2013

thanks Fellas.

Alan yes. If you work slowl but steady it only takes about 4-5 heats to get a punch through 1.5".

Leethal Cutlery · Apr 18, 2013

Dang it Sam!! I want one of your hammers! That hammer is looking good!!

Allen Newberry · Apr 18, 2013

Cool.

Sam Salvati · Apr 18, 2013

Ground things a bit today and polished and dressed the faces:

Bo T · Apr 19, 2013

That is looking really good. What is the weight on the head?

Sam Salvati · Apr 19, 2013

thanks Bo, about 2 3/4 pounds, fairly heavy.

quint · Apr 20, 2013

Very nice lookin as usual Sam.

Carl_First_Timer · Apr 20, 2013

Hey Sam looking good. Do you have any Sammers available? I have a farrier bud that is going to set up shop at my other good friends house. The owner of the house is interested in knifemaking. I would love to get him a Sammy Hammer.

Please let me know.