CB Hammer Mold now available.

[45nut]

Wiljen has finished up the software for the tracking.
http://www.groupbuys.dnsalias.com/login.asp

KCSO generously donated it for the site's benefit, thank to both of them for making this possible. :drinks:

This is a site benefit item, a donation of $5.00 is encouraged to help pay for the site and each user is responsible for shipping costs to the next in line also.

Here is a post that best describes what it is and how to approach it.

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showpost.php?p=100168&postcount=13

Sign up or log in and add your requests to the list and we will get the ball rolling.
I will ship the mold first to springfield, from that point it will go to the next in line with shipping to be paid by whoever has the mold paying to the next in line.

I would hope we can get the mold shipped promptly to the next in line with minimal hold time at each location, say 1-2 weeks.

I would like people to log in to this thread upon receipt of the mold.

Springfield,,pm me and lets git-r-dun! :drinks:

[Uncle Grinch]

I would like to make a few for myself and friends. Is this the place to get on the list?

[45nut]

http://www.groupbuys.dnsalias.com/login.asp

if you are already in the GB system you should be able to view the hammer mold page, if not create a log in and have at it.

[Onlymenotu]

I got the hammer mold today ( 7/2/07) I hope to pour some this weekend and get it on to the next person by the 1st part of next week

[Onlymenotu]

Ok got my hammers made and the mold is outbound to medic44 *NJ 08318-3015* as of 3 Pm 7/12/07


P.S. I'll try'n get a donatoin in ......in the next couple weeks.... tks for the use of the mold

[Ringer]

I finished with the mold today, and the mold site directs me to send the mold to Medic 44, but it shows my name and address in the send to box. I need a little help. Regards, Ringer-Leo

[wiljen]

Ringer - PM on its way

[clintsfolly]

how can i get on the list clint

[wiljen]

how can i get on the list clint

It is on the groupbuy site - see the link under group buys.

[clintsfolly]

thanks clint

[45nut]

BTT,,Any reports?

[Springfield]

Seems like it hasn't moved much lately. Whatever happened to the smaller mould that was donated, don't see any way to get on a list for that.

[45nut]

PM your address and I will send the 2#'er out to get it rolling,,meanwhile the software to track the smaller is still in the works. I will post a few pics .
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/45nut/100_0906.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/45nut/100_0905.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/45nut/100_0904.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/45nut/100_0903.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/45nut/100_0902.jpg

I received the mold from Texasflyboy with an attached little clamp,, that failed miserably, I removed it and went to locking pliers. That made the mold friendlier and I cast several decent hammers easily.

[45nut]

Springfield,
I will be sending the mold out tuesday and am forwarding a pm along to you to forward to the next fellow waiting. Ok?

[Springfield]

Got the pm and will be waiting impatiently for the mould! So what size bolt was that in the pics?

[45nut]

1/2"-10" ,, I did need to put a wrap of an old sanding belt around the bolt shank inside the mold a bit to seal it well. Other than that it delivers a good hammer and the weight is about right. Use a big locking plier or a large C clamp to hold the mold tightly closed. Someday when the other mold gets back to me I will cast a couple hammers from it also.

[kywoodwrkr]

Little :roll: hammer list?
If this is the list for the littler of the two hammer moulds, please append my monicker to the list.
I'm signed up for the bigger one but looks like it is moving very slowly.
Thanks.
DaveP kywoodwrkr

[45nut]

I sent the "lil" mold out to Springfield last week, I "think" he had a CB member to forward to when he was done, then you are welcome to it. I "think" Medic44 was also shipping the bigger one forward also.

[Trez Hensley]

I'd also like to have the little one. I have signed up for the larger one on GB page. The little one looks good for the smaller gun jobs that require a bit more finesse. Thanks in advance.

[Sundogg1911]

I'd like to be on the list. I had a hammer mould years ago and lent it out.......just cant remember who too :-(

[Springfield]

I cast up 10 hammer heads and mailed it on to the next person. I don't know how he is gonna know who to send it to next, though. Also, if you are going to mail it in a Flat Rate envelope(4.00) it really should be wrapped up in some sort of padding. When I got it it was hanging out of the side of the torn envelope. I put it in a box. Cost more to ship(7.00) but at least I know the next guy won't get an empty package. Made some nice 2 lb hammers, though.

[Bad Water Bill]

Mark I received the hammer mould today. You did an excellent job in the packing and shipping department. Lets see how long we can keep on using this box and bubble wrap. I will use rubber bands to keep the bubble wrap together and put a plain brown bag on the outside for shipping. Any guesses as to how long before the postal system destroys your art work? Thanks again Mark for the quick turn around. :drinks::drinks: BWB :castmine:

[alamogunr]

I don't know how he is gonna know who to send it to next, though. .

I've been watching the list on the Group Buy site. There is a list under the Hammer Mold tab. It sounds like there is more than one list.

[45nut]

according to this thread I will have him forward it to kywoodworker next.
Wiljen being in the hospital precluded a software tracking so far on the smaller mold, right now I will do my level best to keep it current .

[obssd1958]

I am on the list for the bigger hammer mold, but would also like to be in line for the smaller mold.

Thanks guys!

Don

[kywoodwrkr]

Have the hammer mould.
Hope to generate hammer heads tomorrow.
Obtained pipe handles or at least stubs this weekend.
Will photograph my approach for future users.
I am making mine such that a handle has to be added for use.
Or in other words one handle works for successive hammers.
DaveP kywoodwrkr

[Trez Hensley]

If this thread is the list for this one, I think I'm next........:-D
I'm looking forward to seeing how you create the detachable hammer heads. 1/2" NPT pipe cap, a couple of nuts, ????

[R.M.]

I'm guessing that there's 2 molds and lists? Where is the second list? I've been on one for quite some time, but things are moving pretty slow.
Don't mind me, I'm just confused. :roll::roll:

[pumpguy]

R.M. I am just down the road from you. If you get the mold, would you pm me before it goes on? I will come to you and get it. I will also send it on to the next person. Thanks!

[Trez Hensley]

The larger hammer mold list is on the GB page where the group pays for and tracks the Group Buys (GB).

http://www.groupbuys.dnsalias.com/login.asp

[Idaho Sharpshooter]

Hey Trez,

when it gets to you make me about four, and I'll just pay you. I hope this is less $$$ than a stock! Folks, if you remember Darwin Hensley, this is his son Trez. He is already recognized as one of the best in the business. I'm gonna break him in on big bores Nov 30th with my 550 Gibbs Magnum.

Rich

[Bad Water Bill]

:-?:???::???:I have been on the big hammer list same spot since June. Did the mould get lost AGAIN? BWB :castmine:

[45nut]

I thought it had been forwarded ,, l will locate it and find out what is going on.

[kywoodwrkr]

Hammer mould being put in transit to Trez Hensley.
Thanks.
DaveP kywoodwrkr

[Bad Water Bill]

Kywoodwrkr Is that the small or the LARGE hammer mould. This inquiring mind would like to know. Thanks BWB:castmine:

[NVScouter]

OK so what are you using lead hammer for? And my the special mould? I could make a square mould from steel in about 10minutes in my garage /w or w/o handle, any size. So I'm sure a decent amount of you could also.

So what gives?

[woodman51jfk]

Put me on the list of those confused...........I'm on the list on the group buy site, where medic 44 is the last listed to have received the mould.........question is: where is the list for the other mould, and is the posted list at group buy for the small or large, and finally, how/where do I get on the list for the "other" mould.......must have more coffee now..............

[R.M.]

Ditto

R.M.

[allie]

Please put me on the list for the hammer molds.

Allie

[mazo kid]

OK, what gives here? I've been waiting since June for the hammer mold and see that members here that signed up in Sept-Oct have had the mold. OR... are there 2 different lists? If so, I don't see the second list. Any explanation? Emery

[45nut]

I have been told it has been shipped. I am wondering just as you are.

[kywoodwrkr]

Due to more than I wish to discuss in open forum, I had a delay in shipping to Trez.
Sorry for this delay.
One last thing I might pass on is that I found a 5" long nipple of 3/8" gas pipe when cut in half and non threaded end squashed in a very large vise fits this mould exceptionally well with only the threaded end sticking out of the mould.
The smashed end will act as an anchor in the mass of the head.
The threaded end of the nipple sticking out of the head then lends itself to being used with a couple three other pieces of 3/8" pipe components to make a handle.
IE: merchant coupling to another 6" or longer nipple then fitted on end with a cap.
Rubber hose of correct length could be placed over 6"(or loger) nipple before cap is screwed on as an insulator.
Again sorry for the delay.
DaveP kywoodwrkr

[Trez Hensley]

I have received the small 2# hammer mold and need to know who will be getting it next and their address. Also where do I send my donation?

The area of the mold that the handle comes through broke off again (it appears to have been welded once). Since I am the one that it chose to give up on, I will be looking for another mold of this size for the site to replace this one. It works fine as is but I would feel better getting a new one for the group. If anyone has a lead on a 2# hammer mold, please let me know.

Thanks to the group and the site for making this available. I have already used mine to work on a few guns that needed the "firm but with love" approach.

Idaho,
I made up 4 for you. I'll try to get them off to you when I send the mold out. By the way thanks for the kind words. Being in the American Custom Gunmaker's Guild does put me in the midst of some great gunmakers. I hope to attain the level of perfection my father and some of the other leaders in this field have. I consider it a great honor to be included anywhere on this list. Thank you! You made my day!!!

[Trez Hensley]

Well finding a new mold was much easier than I had thought. Midway has this same mold new. I should get it by the end of the week. I will send out the new one ASAP. I still need to know who will be getting it.

[45nut]

Trez, I think Sundogg1911 gets the smaller one next, Hopefully he will see this post and send you a PM. Funds go to the Gunloads address at the bottom of the forum, please note the cause.

Anyone live near Bates City MO. ?

[Trez Hensley]

I've received the new mold and am awaiting a reply from sundogg1911 as to where to ship it next. I'll see if I can find his info so that I can PM him. The new one has never seen lead, sundogg will get to break it in. Thanks again for the great website.

[charlie / sw mo]

Trez, I think Sundogg1911 gets the smaller one next, Hopefully he will see this post and send you a PM. Funds go to the Gunloads address at the bottom of the forum, please note the cause.

Anyone live near Bates City MO. ?

dont know where bates city is but im in taneyville mo--charlie in sw mo

[alamogunr]

I don't know who is keeping the list for the smaller hammer mold but I would like to have my name added. I am on the list for the larger hammer mold. That list hasn't changed in several months. That list shows that Medic44 has the mold. I suspect it may be somewhere else by now. If it comes to making a choice, I think I would rather have the smaller hammer.

[obssd1958]

The way I read this thread, the small hammer mold list would read something like this:
45Nut ---shipped
Springfield ---shipped
Bad Water Bill ---shipped
kywoodwrkr ---shipped
Trez Hensley ---shipped
Sundogg1911
alamogunr?
obssd1958
R.M.?
pumpguy?
woodman51jfk?
allie
mazo kid?
charlie / sw mo?

Those names with a question mark didn't specifically ask to be on this list, but definitely showed interest, in the order shown (on this thread anyway).
I would be willing to take over tracking this mold and list if it would help.
Maybe contact each person on this list, see if they are still interested, get the mailing addresses of those who are, coordinate with whomever has the hammer mold and give them the address of the next person to ship to, etc...
Not sure who makes these decisions --- 45nut, what say you??

45nut has already started a sticky in "Benefit Auctions/Sales" called "SMALL Hammer Mold Tracking Thread"
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=23149

We should probably move this list over there.

Take care,

Don

[pumpguy]

I am interested and think this is a great thing for you to do. Thanks!!

[alamogunr]

I'm interested but don't mind waiting as long as there is progress. This said, I'm not sure that I rate being next on the list. If Sundogg1911 ships me the mold, I will commit to shipping it to the next one on the list within a week after receiving it. I will also post as soon as I receive it so the clock can start running.
John

[45nut]

Thank you for the offer Don, I am all for your assistance in tracking and management of the small mold.

Now if we could get the MIA large mold back in the fold..............

[obssd1958]

The new list for the small hammer mold is now on this thread:
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?p=263860#post263860
SMALL Hammer Mold Tracking Thread in Swappin' and Sellin >> Benefit Auctions/ Sales
All those that would like to be in line for the use of this mold, and are not on the list, please send me a PM with your request and I will add you to the queue!!

Thanks guys!!

Don