Measuring StickIf you can remember the length of your hammer then it can be a handy measuring device in a pinch. We've got more measuring tips and tricks where that came from! PVC Hammer HolderNext ...

Comprised typically of a metal or wood handle and a metal head ... point end facing away from the hammer handle, and swing at your chosen surface as you would normally. After that, just spin ...

The workpiece is marked up, and the shape of the hammer head meticulously filed out by hand. The wooden handle is similarly prepared from raw stock with a combination of planes, chisels and files.

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