[CAUT] Hammer head removing tool

[Zeno Wood]

Thanks, Paul.  I want a tool that won't destroy the head or the shank.

There are a couple of types of tool that do this, the spreader-and-clamp,
the screw type (like a bicycle chain tool), and the pliers with one forked
jaw and one pusher jaw.  The spreader is good but takes more time to attach
the clamp and adjust the screw, and the chain tool type leaves a dimple in
the end of the shank.

I'm curious about people's experience with the pliers - one has an
adjustable pusher bolt, and one has a fixed pusher.  Any preference out
there?

-Zeno


On Tue, Sep 21, 2010 at 10:11 AM, Paul T Williams <
pwilliams4 at unlnotes.unl.edu> wrote:

> Are these hammers going to the trash?  If I'm wanting to reuse the shanks,
> I'll apply a little heat on the glue collar, and snip the tail with channel
> locks along the grain from tail to shank.  It will split and then, perhaps
> with another snip or so, the hammer will pop right off. Clean up the shank,
> and you're good to go for the replacement. I took some pictures, but
> something is wrong with my USB connection, but I think you can visualize.
>
> Paul
>
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>  From: Zeno Wood <zeno.wood at gmail.com> To: College and University
> Technicians <caut at ptg.org> Date: 09/21/2010 08:22 AM Subject: [CAUT]
> Hammer head removing tool
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> In the hopes of not buying a tool more than once, does anyone have any
> thoughts on the best tool for removing grand hammer heads?
>
> Thanks,
> Zeno Wood
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