[Healeys] Knock off hammer - aftermarket

[ROBERT A WESTCOTT]

I agree Fred,

The 3 pound dead blow hammer at HF is perfect.  I have been using it for many years. It does not damage the knock off.

https://www.harborfreight.com/3-lb-neon-orange-dead-blow-hammer-41799.html

I save my original Thor hammer for shows.

Rob

> On Aug 12, 2017, at 6:50 PM, Fred Wescoe <fredwescoe at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I used a rubber mallet a couple of times and it left rubber deposits on the knockoff. 
> I switched to a 3 lb dead blow hammer with a plastic face. No marking and no bounce back.  Works very well.  I am very pleased with it.
> 
> Fred
> 66 BJ 8
> 63 BJ 7 deceased
> 
> 
> On Aug 12, 2017 8:49 PM, "Chris Dimmock" <austin.healey at gmail.com> wrote:
> Why don't you go and buy an original concours correct Thor hammer?
> Thor are now remaking the original copper - copper Hammers - the "classic" range - with the correct head markings. 
> The originals in Healeys were size ones, and either have the patent number or not depending on year, as per the 2017 Concours guidelines. But I use a heavier size two for spinner whacking, and have an unused size 1 for display purposes. 
> See https://www.thorhammer.com/hammers/classic.html
> 
> Best
> Chris