Best ball-peen hammers according to redditors
We found 19 Reddit comments discussing the best ball-peen hammers. We ranked the 13 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 19 Reddit comments discussing the best ball-peen hammers. We ranked the 13 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
It is a Cooper's hammer. The slot is to drive the barrel hoops on.
Edit: Amazon link.
I too was in your position just a few years back. Here is a list of my recommendations for the entry-level versions of the items you listed above as well as some other things I like to have handy.
Now for my personal suggestions;
I hope this list helps and I wish you well on your journey in beginning Bladesmithing!
Welcome to the wonderful world of home rifle maintenance. As frustrated as you maybe now, you'll be better able to work on your firearms in the future because of it. We've all been in a similar position where something simple won't work the way it's supposed to.
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What type of hammer (weight, material, head) and punches (material, diameter) are you using?
How are you placing the receiver while you work on the rifle, are you trying to drive the pin out side to side or top down?
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Based on what you've posted so far (and not knowing answers to the above yet).
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If it were me working on the rifle I would make a quick armourers block (see below for link to a purchasable one). Just take a piece of 2x4 and drill a decent sized hole in it, perhaps 3/8" to 1/2". Now clearly there's a lot of pressure holding that pin in place, to remove it you need a proper hammer and a proper punch. For the hammer you need something like a 12oz steel ball pein. For the punch you will need a steel punch with a diameter as close to the pin as possible without going over.
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To drift that pin out of the receiver you're going to put your armourers block on a solid surface (work bench, garage floor, etc). Place the receiver, on it's side on top of the block, and punch the pin from the top into the hole in the armours block. It will take a few good wacks before the pin will move, and once it does it will move quick.
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If after all that the pin won't come out I would recommend taking it to gunsmith as you may be doing something wrong.
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Relevant tools:
https://www.amazon.ca/Real-Avid-Smart-Bench-Block/dp/B01LXE01KU/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=bench%2Bblock&qid=1574830067&sr=8-5&th=1&psc=1
https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/mastercraft-fibreglass-ballpein-hammer-0574103p.html#srp
https://www.amazon.ca/Vaughan-TC2012-12-Ounce-Commercial-Hammer/dp/B00018AP1K/ref=sr_1_15?keywords=12oz+hammer&qid=1574831381&s=hi&sr=1-15
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00008IHTJ?pf_rd_p=166ffdfc-3741-4c47-bf8d-82d1def52b0e&pf_rd_r=SXGJ0TT9FGC6PNXD4XHT
I think you should, like an adult, politely and respectfully go through your house and smash each camera with a ball-peen hammer.
This model is a good one.
One embarrassing moment caught on camera for any of the children and yourself living in your house can be something that will provide any of you cringing suffering for decades.
>Allen wrenches (P or T handle)
Journeyman T-Handle Set, Metric, 6-Inch, 8-Piece Klein Tools JTH68M https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004MI5M8Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_3cXIDbNCP19SG
>Screwdriver set
Wera, but I've always been OK with cheaper sets
>Impact that can snatch a lug nut (M18)
https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-18-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-Brushless-4-Mode-Compact-Impact-Wrench-Kit-with-1-4-0-Ah-Battery-and-18-Volt-Charger-R86011SB/303037082?mtc=Shopping-B-FBT-G-Multi-NA-Multi-NA-Feed-PLA-Catchall-NA-NA&cm_mmc=Shopping-B-FBT-G-Multi-NA-Multi-NA-Feed-PLA-Catchall-NA-NA-71700000014585962-58700001236285396-92700010802552394&gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=Cj0KCQjwoKzsBRC5ARIsAITcwXF1m8fNLyn-IPd_ArcGroRU4Gt7QZ1cseThUs5fyu7qTQE3abdzA_QaAsbaEALw_wcB
>Hand impact driver set
Harbor freight (unless you're talking about pneumatic)
>Ball pine hammer
Stanley Proto J1316AVP Antivibe Ball Pein Hammer, 16-Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H1LLFFA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ePWIDb7HKKZ39
>Hardware storage
Harbor freight
Depends solely on the tool. I'm not tool band loyal
These tools are the ones I carry on me and use most of the time :
T-handle hex : Klein
Nut drivers : Klein Tools 647 Cushion-Grip Nut Driver Set with 6-Inch Shanks (7-Piece)
Ratcheting wrenches : GearWrench 9509 13-Piece SAE Reversible Combination Ratcheting Wrench Set hard to beat for the price)
Screwdriver pry bar set: Mayhew 61355 Dominator Screwdriver Pry Bar Set, Curved, 3-Piece
Adjustable wrenches: Klein Tools D50710 Adjustable Wrench with Extra Capactity, 10-Inch and Knipex
Diagonal cutters: Knipex 7401200SBA 8-Inch High Leverage Diagonal Cutters
Pliers: Knipex 8701180 7-1/4-Inch Cobra Pliers
Ball peen hammer : Stanley Proto J1316AVP Antivibe Ball Pein Hammer, 16-Ounce
And I carry them all in my veto bag
Harbor freight: toolbox , punches, and allen set
kataderple is right, thats what I did. Here is what I used for a hammer
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B001BHGC6M/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Also used this anvil
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ES5T9C/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
First time doing it and I just randomly hammered away sometimes hitting harder but mostly just using the required amount of force to make the dimples.
Need a bigger hammer.
I used something like this for the hammer - plastic end worked great. You can get something like this if you prefer metal.
These are the punches I used, they're great. Definitely recommend something like these.
I hear wright makes good hammers. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wright-Tool-9077-2-5-Pound-Hammer/dp/B0082R946O/ref=sr_1_4?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1538159995&sr=1-4&keywords=wright+hammer but i have no personal experience with them. I know hazet is a brand that should be easily found in the UK so you can try them as well.
Besides a welder, here are some tools and sealers you may need.
Ingersoll Rand 1/4" Air Die Grinder 3107G https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VZC9PI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_UopXCbSGKRWDR
Wiss METALMASTER M3R 9-3/4" Compound Action Snips, Straight, Left, Right https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00002N5KQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_EppXCbHEASVCR
Estwing Ball Peen Hammer - 12 oz Metalworking Tool with Forged Steel Construction & Shock Reduction Grip - E3-12BP https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DT0OQQ2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_CqpXCbX8EYP89
3M 08367 Black Coatings https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A9ZR8HO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_1ppXCb796EXQG
Ball peen hammers come in a variety of weights and sizes.
Tools to buy today
Knipex 8701250 10-Inch Cobra Pliers
[Stanley Proto J1316AVP Antivibe Ball Pein Hammer, 16-Ounce] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H1LLFFA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_RJnQCb4SE5G75)
[Mayhew 61355 Dominator Screwdriver Pry Bar Set, Curved, 3-Piece] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000T4URU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_CSnQCbKKNE6HK) you'll carry the small one in your pouch, you'll keep the other 2 in your toolbox. You'll learn to love prybars on this job.
This bosch hammer is really nice https://www.amazon.de/Bosch-Professional-Schlosserhammer-gepr%C3%BCft-vibrationsarm/dp/B07J264ZHY/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=hammer&qid=1565568317&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyWjhZUktDMUpJVzFQJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzcxOTQyU1ZFOVlIT0sxRzVJJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA2NTUyNTQxTTc4QzA1T05SNEFBJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfcGhvbmVfc2VhcmNoX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
Here, let me help you:
http://www.amazon.de/Silverline-HA12B-Schreinerhammer-Hartholzstiel-0-112kg/dp/B000LFVBPC/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1406152733&sr=1-1&keywords=hammer
Buy them here...!