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Old 04-02-2010, 09:30 PM
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Marty asked for us to contribute new build threads. Since I am not in you guys's class at metalworking yet I'll show you what I CAN do...
I was fortunate to get the hammer holder in the Tool exchange at MM2009.
Here is what It looked like:


Here it is now:


And the build story is here:
http://glennsplace.com/hand_tools.htm

The next step is to fab a small tray to hold the hand dollies.

Glenn
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Old 04-02-2010, 09:38 PM
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WOW! thats a hammer condo
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Old 04-03-2010, 06:50 AM
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Hey Glenn,

When are you going to get some hammers ???
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Old 04-03-2010, 06:53 AM
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Jim, I fear that I helped him in undercoming his addiction at MM09 :-D

Glad to see you putting your prize to good use Glenn.

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Old 04-03-2010, 08:49 AM
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The planetary is an excellent idea. Nice work!!
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Old 04-03-2010, 12:34 PM
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Hey Glenn!
You hammer hound!!! How long have you been giving me this "oh woe is me I have no tools" routine???? <<<grin>>> You have some nice hammers there!!! one of these days we will have to compare "picks" I bet mine is longer..........<<<grin>>> Thanks for posting!!!
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Old 04-04-2010, 05:28 AM
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That does look pretty cool Glen. Just don't bump into in the dark.. you'll get a hammer in the noggen

You must be plannig for more tools.. 'cause I see that you have space for exspansion
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Old 04-04-2010, 07:28 AM
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Mongo need more hammers....
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