choosing a metalshaping hammer

[chappys4life]

I am in the process of choosing a hammer to use for metal shaping. Instead of using a stump I plan on getting tuck puck but the hammer I am confused about. The ones I am debating are the:

Picard Polishing Hammer 1000g
Dagger Hammer
Tuck Puck Hammer
Or Hooser Profile hammer

Any advice would be appreciated. I am just starting out so its new and I plan on working with 18 gauge steel.

[anders nørgaard]

Hi Bud and welcome to Metalmeet!

All of those hammers are great tools!

The Tuck Puck Hammer and Joe's Hoosier Profiles hammers are more versatile and would be my choice!

[Dawai]

Carey C. (tuckpuck) is a great guy. I use a pair of his tuck pucks a couple times a week. I'd combine shipping if possible.

You can never have enough hammers.(or dollies). some light, some heavy.

This one is a heavy bruiser, home made 2x2 tubing with a 1 1/2" uhmw (plastic rod) slug in it. the handle won't break, wont come off, but makes your fingers ring after a while. Carey's much better at machining than me.