Making a Machinist Hammer

Built from scratch on the lathe — one face Delrin, one face brass. A soft faced machinist hammer that won't damage your work, your vise or your precision parts.

A machinist hammer is a simple but essential tool in any workshop. Designed for precision work, it helps align parts, adjust setups, and assemble components without damaging delicate surfaces. This custom soft-faced hammer combines a delrin face and a brass face, offering the perfect balance between strength and protection for precision machining tasks.