Leafing Hammer - detail footage

[parintelle]

Great vids, thanks ;)

I would like to know what hammer is that?

[MarkAspery]

@parintelle

The hammer is a general purpose leafing hammer - it is used to mold and shape leaves in conjunction with other tools.

[parintelle]

@MarkAspery Thanks for the reply is just i was not very clear with my question. I was interested in the hammer you forge WITH, the rest i figured out, in fact, as a side note, i just forged few hammer like tools few days ago and this vid was very usefull (i struggled like crazy before to dress the offcenter handle hole). SO really thank you for this very useful vid and if possible i would like more details about the hammer you used in this vid ;)

Regards, Liviu

[MarkAspery]

@parintelle

Sorry, I didn't understand your question.

My normal forging hammer was made by Brent Bailey of Bailey forge, California.

The leafing hammer I made myself out of one-inch stock.

Cheers, M

[parintelle]

@MarkAspery Thank you so much, this is really a very interesting find for me. Using such fine tools could be a reason to go into the shop in those lazy days :D

[adimeshort]

When u are starting Ur cut, how are u holding the piece of metal, the chisel, and the hammer?

Thanks, great vid,

Adimeshort

[MarkAspery]

@adimeshort

I stick the bar or the tongs holding the bar between my legs or on the front of my thigh.

I make my own tongs and they hold the stock flat on the anvil.

With the current offerings of commercially available stock, you may have to put a 45 degree twist in the stock to accomplish the same thing.

Cheers, Mark

[danielccrowley]

Wideo może wnieść do temperatury wyglądają chłodniejsze niż jest to.

Cheers, Mark

[sandroscorp]

super .tylko jedna rzecz mnie ciekawi dlaczego kuto w żelazie i dlaczego przy tak niskim spadku temperatury wyrównywał otwór?

[kylongrifle]

I agree, Mr.Asperys vids are the best on youtube without a doubt..Another great smith to watch is Bruce Wilcock.. Ive learned a lot watching these videos..

[xZombieKthulux]

This is probably the most legitimate YouTube source for blacksmithing ive found. It makes me very happy to be learning these things. Just giving a thank you

[MarkAspery]

@xZombieKthulux

Thank you, and your welcome.

Cheers, Mark

[christopher5361]

@lakesideforge go to Blacksmiths Depot.com. They sell both editions and they'll send you a free catalog. They also sell a special tongs designed by Aspery.

[Lakesideforge]

where can I buy your books they're Great. My friend has them and he dosen't rember where he got it.

[nlightened2]

Do you use a lubricant like graphite or moly to punch the holes? Does it help if you did?

[MarkAspery]

I personally don't use a lubricant. If I were needing one I would try and get a paste of graphite and water.

I would be careful about putting heavy metals into a mix and creating an airborne metal, which knowing my luck, I would breath in in its entirety.

cheers, Mark

[Zsartell]

Great video Mark. What type of steel are you using for your hammer?

[MarkAspery]

4130 - Chrome/Moly with .30% carbon.

As these hammer do not do a great amount of 'forging' they do not need to be made from anything special.

I have made a number of these from mild steel and case hardened them and they worked fine (in the hands of students no less!) for a number of years.

[Zsartell]

If they can take the abuse of your students then they should last a few lifetimes. I've been wanting to make a few "raising" type hammers for a long while now but have just never gotten around to getting a decent steel to make them. Perhaps I'll try just using mild as you described and see what happens.

[ActaSanctorum]

@MarkAspery What about your chisel there Mark? I notice you're water cooling. If it's an air-hardener, is this a necessary step? (I know the thin profile gets hot quick, but don't know if it damages the integrity of the slitter) Great demo!

[MarkAspery]

I cool all my 'slot punches' during use. 3 hits (or equivalent time on the hot metal) and into the water they go.

The same with air hardening steels -PROVIDED that they show no signs of color (heat).

If you are punching a thick piece of metal, you may want to consider having multiple tools - allowing one to cool as you use another (air hardening steel)

Cheers, Mark