Source for 4oz and 8oz peening hammers in Canada?

Werkzeug · **on:** November 27, 2014, 01:11:59 AM

Hi all. I am thinking (and just thinking, right now) about trying my hand a modding a SAK...

Can anyone recommend a Canadian (ideally Toronto area) source for 4oz and 8oz hammers to peen the brass pins?

Failing that, an ebay seller located in Canada?

Thanks!

Syph007 · **Reply #1 on:** November 27, 2014, 05:04:43 AM

Jewelry supply stores should have them.

I buy from Gesswein, and they are in TO.

http://www.gessweincanada.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=hammer&Search.x=0&Search.y=0

PTRSAK · **Reply #2 on:** November 27, 2014, 08:27:47 AM

Personally I use 2oz and 4oz.
8oz is actually a bit big. Much better control with the smaller size.

hiraethus · **Reply #3 on:** November 27, 2014, 11:30:09 AM

4oz ball pein is enough for me, though a small 2oz ball pein could be good for the two middle pins on SAKs.

PTRSAK · **Reply #4 on:** November 27, 2014, 12:10:16 PM

The other thing you need is a decent dolly/riveting block/bucking bar. Almost a mini anvil.

hiraethus · **Reply #5 on:** November 27, 2014, 01:15:50 PM

I use the fixed jaw on my bench vice as an anvil but a rivet dolly or two would be handy to have.

TazzieRob · **Reply #6 on:** November 28, 2014, 09:39:49 PM

Thinking of tackling some mods myself. Thought starting with some 58mm classics first would be the way to go as I have a bunch I would like to take scissors out of and make up some Rogues. Is it better to start bigger first though? Do you still use the ball end to peen into the brass collar? I'll need to buy some hammers too

Toolslinger · **Reply #7 on:** November 28, 2014, 09:49:49 PM

I scored a nice 4oz'er at my local Canadian Tire. If you can frequent one regularly and aren't in a rush, you can grab them for stupid-good sale prices.