Machine Shop: Make a Hammer
Learn how to make a Machinist's Hammer from aluminum and brass as you learn basic metal machining techniques.
Machining operations covered include basic metal turning, external thread cutting, knurling, chamfering, cutting off, milling a flat on a round work piece, drilling, and tapping threads.
The hammer, which is yours to keep, has a brass head and is useful as a "positioning" hammer.
Details
Before the class, you should view the following four YouTube videos by "That Lazy Machinist" on how to make this type of hammer: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4.
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