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Woodbloke wrote:As far as I’m aware it don’t make any difference - Rob
AndyT wrote:I just checked, and several of my hammers have handles like yours and have survived ok so far.
But I do think you need to take a wire brush to that head, which will be easier while it's still off
AndyT wrote:Don't worry, it's only really the ends that need to be clean. And dads can take the blame for all sorts of things
Chris152 wrote:You mean like this, Phil?
Chris152 wrote:AndyT wrote:Don't worry, it's only really the ends that need to be clean. And dads can take the blame for all sorts of things
This one's missing a generation - my dad was the last to use it, and I'm sorting it out for my lad to use, he's just starting a metalworking course. I enjoy restoring tools, but it's best when it belonged to someone special, he'd have been delighted to think of his grandson using his kit.
I guess it's common, written on the head is
'Brades
271-24oz
Made in England'.
9fingers wrote:What is the explanation for polished heads avoiding bending nails?
I've heard it lots of times but not seen why/how.
Bob
AndyT wrote:9fingers wrote:What is the explanation for polished heads avoiding bending nails?
I've heard it lots of times but not seen why/how.
Bob
I've heard that too but thought it was coarse sandpaper to leave a slightly rough surface, but free of grease etc.
It goes alongside the suggestion that you can bet someone they can't knock a nail in, if you smear some handy ear wax on the face of the hammer.
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