Hammer broke off….bad, falling right into my hand…… good!
 

Old break that let loose while at Mikes place a few weeks ago.

Who is the best to fix this problem?

Thanks

Ouch! That's why I want a tig welder.

Chris, AZ

Dave Fjeleine 916- 521-1334

Al Edge, Old Dominion Firearms.

Dave Fjelline will make you a new one and have it engraved to match that one. And he’s very reasonable.





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Replacing one would usually mean replacing both if you want them right and matching.

Welding that one would mean annealing it, welding it and then hardening it again when all is done.

Tony South can laser weld it. 269-668-2760

Dave matches a single hammer very nicely and besides, if he couldn't match them perfectly to the finest detail of engraving, you can't see them both at the same time when they're on the gun.





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Yes, you can. from the top if the ears and checkered pads are not the same.

If you weld the hammer you should anneal it after welding as the weld draws carbon from the casting and becomes hard where the dissimilar materials meet. Some welders prefer to weld castings with stainless steel rod which is a big taboo.

As I said, Tony South is a pro and knows how to weld gun parts, and treat them afterward. If the engraving needs touch up, contact Noelle Feucht: 203-788-4828

Noelle is the engraver Dave uses as well.





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I was standing there when that hammer broke on you . I didn't realize the hammer itself broke in half for some reason I thought the square that the hammer slipped over had broken off .

I've been to his shop many many times in the past . I honestly can't in good faith recomend him . As to the engraving part I'd be more inclined to say several other guys JJ Roberts for one . I actually met JJ Roberts at Al's shop when they blessed the new shop .

I happen to be a pro welder. IMHO, a guy that is good with TIG is the way to go. Some jewelry places have lasers nowadays. You'd be amazed how much BS is out there about welding, especially when it comes to castings. I've been doing it since 1992, with formal training back then. Very likely you'll want to anneal it regardless of the material and process. Guaranteed that it will need re-finishing to blend back in with the rest of the piece.

You could also use silver solder in paste form, making alignment much easier and more accurate, but for sure the solder wouldn't take any bluing or other finish. The repair would remain visible forever.

Replace it….





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If you sent it to Dave, it or they, would be making their way back. He is “Speedy Delivery”. I’d replace both for perfect match. Your not built to compromise.