SylvanLakeWH 25,555 #1 Posted May 25 Obviously a hammer but for what specific purpose? Got it for $1 at garage sale... 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,318 #2 Posted May 25 Early version of a "DeadBlow" Hammer. It is missing one insert. Inserts made of various hardnesses of wood & cork....Possibly for either Leather or Sheet Metal work...?? 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,555 #3 Posted May 25 Thx @ri702bill! Any guess on age? @formariz? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,318 #4 Posted May 25 Old enough to Vote in the Early 1900's?? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,849 #5 Posted May 25 I’d say dead blow as well. Pretty sweet vintage! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,555 #7 Posted May 25 Great info - Thx! So a buck wasn't too much to pay... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #8 Posted May 25 (edited) The changeable inserts are pretty cool too bad they weren't with it. Still bet Pullstart could blacken a finger with it... Edited May 25 by WHX?? 1 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,555 #9 Posted May 25 1 minute ago, WHX?? said: The changeable inserts are pretty cool too bad they weren't with it. Quick search shows they are still out there but folks are very proud of them... Nice conversation piece... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #10 Posted May 26 Find it a great tool, the both sided inserts make it more usable for different tasks. each side a other insert and you need just one Tool. that‘s smart imho. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,318 #11 Posted May 26 FYI - ALL brass, copper, lead & babbit hammers are outlawed by OSHA - the tip disentergrates in use - flying projectiles...... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,659 #12 Posted May 26 Nothing will ever get done without some risk of danger. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #13 Posted May 26 48 minutes ago, Lee1977 said: Nothing will ever get done without some risk of danger. Having used this particular type I can testify that this one is an accident waiting to happen. Nut securing inserts gets loose gradually from the impact vibration and from materials expansion and contraction. The latter is particularly true if one uses inserts of different materials on each side such as the leather and copper. The shrinkage of one material on one side also causes the other side to loosen. even with the same inserts on each side one constantly needs to worry about keeping nut tight. Its akin to using an hammer with a loose head that keeps coming off. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #14 Posted May 26 (edited) On 5/25/2024 at 7:17 PM, ri702bill said: flying projectiles...... 12 hours ago, Lee1977 said: some risk of danger. 11 hours ago, formariz said: accident waiting to happen. Are you guys saying Pullstart should not be using it? Edited May 27 by WHX?? 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,555 #15 Posted May 26 @WHX?? I thought about that but, Mrs. P and the kids are quite nice and have seen enough of @Pullstart without us encouraging him... or providing him with additional means of destruction... Ill be using it as a decorative accoutrement in the garage... 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #16 Posted May 26 Me thinks Mrs P coined the term "I told you so" 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,659 #17 Posted May 26 I don't have one like that, but I'll take the risk with my brass hammer when I need it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #18 Posted May 27 (edited) If it have a small nut ring made on the inserts, there was less danger the ends can fly easily. must be made aftersales. Take care, if Pullstart have it, he gona use it. 😂😂 not a danger if nobody is aside... a great tool if you want to work allone and need silence.. 😎 Free in the motto: is it dangerous, ok - i‘m in... 🤪😂 Edited May 27 by Tractorhead 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,217 #19 Posted May 27 18 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Ill be using it as a decorative accoutrement in the garage... Please don't follow Kevin's trend to hang things from the ceiling never know when gravity will kick in and that looks heavy! 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
