My Diesel Ball Peen Hammer

I made this hammer using a push rod from a diesel engine, a ball bearing, 3/8th steel dowel, and a piece of rubber hose.

Dimensions are ¾” X 2¾” for the business end and roughly 8” X ¾” for the handle.

I cut the rod to size. Then I welded on a ball bearing and ground it down for the bell side of the hammer. I welded the dowel on for a handle and slipped over a piece of rubber hose for grip. To finish it off I beveled the end of the hose.

If your not quite sure what a push rod is, it’s an internal part of an engine between the camshaft and rocker arm. See the link below and scroll down ¾ of the way for more info.

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/camshaft1.htm

It’s my “go to” hammer for my jewelry instructables; five years old and still holding up.

Comments

[taria]

maybe you can make another and show how you make it. I would love to know cause I could use a decent hammer for my jewelry making as well. *sad face*

[Mrballeng]

I don't have a welder or spare engine parts lying aroung any more. I've seen good looking hammer at The Home Depot and Lowes. That's where I'd buy one.

[taria]

might have to check it out because I could use a decent hammer with a smooth end.

Lowes is my favorite place in the whole wide world...I'll get lost in there for hours. might not send me there..LOL

[mattthegamer463]

This is a great idea. I need a little delicate hammer for when I'm not trying to crush things, and the steel makes a good softer end and the ball bearing makes a good hard end. Hope you don't mind if I follow your lead...

[rimar2000]

Well done!

My weldings are horrible. I have a 150 Amps electric welder, but I am too clumsy.