Weird Hammer-UPDATE!

mojjax · Aug 29, 2007

It's 8'' long . There are some bits stored in the handle . The word PATENTED is on the nose . The drill bits are broken - they go in the end hole - on the hammer head . Anyone ever seen one of these ? Any info will be greatly appreciated !

mojjax

Montana Jim · Aug 30, 2007

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bradyboy said:
Im guessing its a horse tacking tool, drills for drilling out the hole for the nails in the hoof to hold horse shoes, hammer for the shoe nails, other end of hammer for pulling shoe nails to pull old shoe nails

No drills needed to nail on horseshoes. Just the hammer.

mojjax · Aug 31, 2007

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I started cleaning the hammerhead and I found words under the black stuff - ''Made In Germany'' . I have not received any response from the roseantiquetools.com people yet . Seems like it has nickle or chrome plating finish , a magnet sticks to every part the tool .

Ramitt · Aug 31, 2007

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I have no clue what it is and I have given up the search. Regardless it is pretty damn cool whatever it is.javascript:void(0);

diggummup · Aug 31, 2007

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Mojjax-try sending these guys an email with pics.
http://www.canadianhomeworkshop.com/mystery_tool.shtml

mojjax · Aug 31, 2007

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diggummup said:
Mojjax-try sending these guys an email with pics.
http://www.canadianhomeworkshop.com/mystery_tool.shtml

Thanks Diggum , I just sent them an e-mail + pics

Bigcypresshunter · Aug 31, 2007

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mojjax said:
I started cleaning the hammerhead and I found words under the black stuff - ''Made In Germany'' . I have not received any response from the roseantiquetools.com people yet . Seems like it has nickle or chrome plating finish , a magnet sticks to every part the tool .

I would think the manufacturers name would be on it somewhere.

BuckleBoy · Aug 31, 2007

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I don't think that's just "black stuff" on the hammer. I think that may be some of the original finish left. I wouldn't remove it!

Buckleboy

Bigcypresshunter · Aug 31, 2007

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BuckleBoy said:
I don't think that's just "black stuff" on the hammer. I think that may be some of the original finish left. I wouldn't remove it!

Buckleboy

It might be original but it looks like someone just painted it black. I dont think the manufacturer would nickel plate it and paint over. Dont scratch it, use paint remover. (if you decide its not original).

foxster70 · Sep 2, 2007

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Try calling a guy named Harris he works at a college but he deals in old hand tools 1-802-897-8625 Middleburg,Va

cool hammer hope you find out more about it

mojjax · Aug 1, 2008

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I got this E-mail today from Diggumup's link ! I will try to send them some pictures this weekend -

Hello Mojjax ,

We are getting ready to do our next round of reader-submitted Mystery Tools and would like to include yours. If it’s possible, could you e-mail me a high-resolution image of the tool? This would ensure a high quality printing in the magazine. Please let me know as soon as you can.

Thanks,

Matthew

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Matthew Pioro
Associate Editor
Canadian Home Workshop Magazine
25 Sheppard Ave. W., Suite 100
Toronto, ON., M2N 6S7
p: 416.733.7600 ext. 4456
f: 416.227.8298
http://www.canadianhomeworkshop.com/

ivan salis · Aug 1, 2008

hamdriller --drillammer what whould you even call it? :icon_scratch:

Montana Jim · Aug 1, 2008

You're gonna be published! Excellent!

BuckleBoy · Aug 1, 2008

Awesome! Somebody will solve this Whatzit--even if it ain't us. :wink:

Kansasippi · Aug 1, 2008

That is a really cool tool, but don't clean it up!

Blacksheep · Aug 1, 2008

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Peerless67 said:
a hammerdrill

LOL, good answer, it does appear to be some type of early multi-tool.

Teeenbean · Aug 1, 2008

Maybe a miners tool the drill bits go in top, the handle obviously tuns the bit some sort of trade that required lots of hammering and drilling.See any lettering on it anywhere?