Rawhide Hammer Source

[Alan]

I'm looking for a source for a split face rawhide hammer. Didn't have any luck on the search function. One of the local leather supply places has one, but it's $98!

I'm hoping someone here knows of a somewhat cheaper source.

Thanks!

[jcesarelli]

http://hammersource.com/Split_Head_Hammers.html

[Uryen]

The rawhide 'thingies' that fit in the metal hammer part can be bought as replacements for about $10 from some places. You can make the rest of the hammer yourself from pipe fittings or modify a cheaper nylon faced hammer with a pipe cap to hold the rawhide.

[losthelm]

I have a garland number 3 brand new if you want 40 plus shipping.

[BNRichard]

Hey Alan, I'm guessing you want the hammer for dishing armor. Just a sugestion, look at the FBM03 at www.FournierEnterprises.com I have been using one for about a year and I love it. I thought it might be too light or not hold up. I have been pleasantly surprised. I have dished a fair amount with it including 14 guage stainless. I don't know if anyone else here has used these? Anyway, my two cents

[Johann Lederer]

O.k., here is my secret....
I look on Ebay and search for "Garland" "Rawhide Hammer" "Split head" "Chicago Rawhide" "Greene and Tweed" and "mallet". Sometimes these yield a zero, so my last search is "Basa Hammer".

The most I have paid has been $8 + shipping (equal to hammer cost or more for a #4 or #5). The cheapest I have paid was $1 for one that needs new heads. Heads run around $5 + shipping on there. Still much cheaper than new from Garland or from Blacksmith supply. We have three huge flea markets around me also that yield them occasionally that I can dicker with the price, so I am fortunate.

[Alan]

Thanks for the help guys! Gives me some place to start.

[Uryen]

I did make one at first as above. But after a little while of looking I picked up an old one at a flea market for $5. So that is an option too.