Every power hammer needs strong dies — and in this video, I forge one from scratch. Watch as I heat, shape, and harden raw steel into a tool that will take the blows and shape countless projects.

Pneumatic planishing hammers are a real workhorse for both professional and amateur metalworkers. In this article, we'll look at new hammers available at different price points, plus some vintage ...

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