Homemade Helve Hammer

TOOL:

Helve Hammer

PLANS:

None. For all tools with plans, click here.

BUILDER:

CTFuzz on jockeyjournal.com

DESCRIPTION:

Homemade helve hammer constructed from rectangular steel tube, pillow bearings, and a shortened leaf spring. Powered by a pneumatic motor.

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Feb 03, 2014 12:02 PM

daveward

I googled helve hammer but didn't get a quick answer to my question...what is "to helve" and why would you "helve"? Thanks. Always trying to learn.

Nov 11, 2013 4:51 PM

DIYer

I like how this was hammer from simple materials. Not as heavy duty perhaps, but good enough the the builder's purposes I guess.

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DIY Helve Hammer - comment on how to build a Helve Hammer - 2 comments

daveward says:

Feb 03, 2014 12:02 PM

I googled helve hammer but didn't get a quick answer to my question...what is "to helve" and why would you "helve"? Thanks. Always trying to learn.

DIYer says:

Nov 11, 2013 4:51 PM

I like how this was hammer from simple materials. Not as heavy duty perhaps, but good enough the the builder's purposes I guess.

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