Broken hammer handle repair time!

[ai6yr@m.ai6yr.org]

Broken hammer handle repair time! #hammer #hammertime #ReduceRepairReuseRecycle #repair

[ai6yr@m.ai6yr.org]

First step is to drill out the wood around the metal spikes to loosen the head. Some people put them in a vise. No need if you are careful and don't have a vise. You have to remove quite a bit of wood. #repair

[ai6yr@m.ai6yr.org]

Took me 10 minutes. Used a rubber mallet to separate the head from the old handle. You can almost read "Craftsman" on the hammer. No idea how old it is... probably 1970's. Not that old! #repair #hammer

[ai6yr@m.ai6yr.org]

New handle, which comes with all you need. $9 from Ace Hardware. #repair

[ai6yr@m.ai6yr.org]

Hammer handle before wedges.

[ai6yr@m.ai6yr.org]

(This hammer was in a big trash bin at my neighbor's. Her kids were cleaning out the garage, and they tossed the hammer because of the broken handle. I, of course, retrieved it when she asked me to help level out the bin to close the lid) #dumpsterdiving

[ai6yr@m.ai6yr.org]

Next is the wood wedge. Put it in there, whack it with a different hammer until nice and tight. #hammer #repair

[ai6yr@m.ai6yr.org]

Next, cut the wood flush with the hammer. I didn't do a great job, didn't notice the hand saw was too close to the top. Won't affect the functionality of the hammer. #hammer #repair

[jwcph@helvede.net]

@ai6yr Probably didn't do the saw any good though