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I'm about to restore my AH Thor hammer w/ new cu/cu heads [I'd like to replace both copper heads w/ replacement ones from Thor]. <span style="color: #FF0000">Any specific procedure</span> for a do-it-yourselfer like myself??
64 BJ8
Here's what I found out after contacting a Thor representative in England; his reply:
<span style="color: #993300">"I really advise that you think very hard before attempting to replace the faces on this hammer unless you have the facilities.
Your hammer is actually in remarkably good condition and the faces are by no means worn out - I would personally not touch it as it is very original and could have come from the tool kit of an Austin Healey or Triumph sports car - it is worth more as an original product than a renovated one.
If, having read the information below and you still wish to replace the faces, try contacting:</span>
<span style="color: #000099">The Hammer Source
toll free 877-496-2537
Chicago 630-778-0580
fax 630-778-9062
sales@hammersource.com
www.hammersource.com
"Hundreds of Hammers!!" </span>
<span style="color: #993300">who stock our hammers and spares, as the postal charge will be much less.</span>
And from The Hammer Source in Chicago:
<span style="color: #993300">"Robert,
You may be able to get them out with a vise and a wrench. However, if your hammer is mis-shaped the faces will probably be pinched and hard to get out and replace. To get the replacements in, again use a vise to squeeze the faces in (unless you have a hydraulic press handy).
Generally these faces are very difficult to replace an it may be worth the effort to just buy a new hammer.
Remember to replace your hammer if the head shows any wear or damage.
</span>
64 BJ8
Here's what I found out after contacting a Thor representative in England; his reply:
<span style="color: #993300">"I really advise that you think very hard before attempting to replace the faces on this hammer unless you have the facilities.
Your hammer is actually in remarkably good condition and the faces are by no means worn out - I would personally not touch it as it is very original and could have come from the tool kit of an Austin Healey or Triumph sports car - it is worth more as an original product than a renovated one.
If, having read the information below and you still wish to replace the faces, try contacting:</span>
<span style="color: #000099">The Hammer Source
toll free 877-496-2537
Chicago 630-778-0580
fax 630-778-9062
sales@hammersource.com
www.hammersource.com
"Hundreds of Hammers!!" </span>
<span style="color: #993300">who stock our hammers and spares, as the postal charge will be much less.</span>
And from The Hammer Source in Chicago:
<span style="color: #993300">"Robert,
You may be able to get them out with a vise and a wrench. However, if your hammer is mis-shaped the faces will probably be pinched and hard to get out and replace. To get the replacements in, again use a vise to squeeze the faces in (unless you have a hydraulic press handy).
Generally these faces are very difficult to replace an it may be worth the effort to just buy a new hammer.
Remember to replace your hammer if the head shows any wear or damage.
</span>
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