Restore and recast a vintage lead hammer and hammer mould.

Lead hammers are used when you need highimpact but don't want to mar whatever it is that you're hitting. They also don't spark, so won't cause fires and explosions. The downside is that the lead takes the beating instead of what you are hitting, and over time they become deformed and need to be recast. This old hammer came from Cook's Hammer Service. They would provide these hammers as a service, and swap them out for new ones when needed. They also manufactured the lead hammer moulds so shops could recast hammers themselves. They are still in business and you can still buy newer style hammers and moulds from them.


LEAD SAFETY: Lead is toxic and bad news if not handled properly. When working with lead, or casting metal I always use appropriate safety gear and safety procedures. If you want to cast your own lead please read the NIST material safety data sheet for lead before you start:
https://wwws.nist.gov/msrmors/msds/...


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