[Jewelry making - Article 00371] - [Orchid] Flying Hammers

[Mlou Brubaker]

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Was: Drilling holes in pearls

>     my favourite hammer, which was sold as a repousse hammer is now
>     falling apart. The next time I use it, the head will probably fly
>     across the room! I need to save up for some decent hammers or learn
>     to make/repair tools. 

    Helen, you can fix it. Add an extra wedge in the end wood, or drive
    a screw into the space and cut it off. I hear that you can soak the
    head in antifreeze to make it swell permanently. Dry winter air can
    be hard on hammer-handle fit, but it is by no means the end of your
    favorite hammer! 

M'lou
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