Handheld Plannishing Hammer

I saw this on a different site and had to try it out. I picked up a palm nailer used a 3/8" bolt and 2 washers. The cool thing is you can use longer bolts for different jobs. When you apply pressure it starts to hammer. I used it on a door today, I couldnt swing a hammer on the inside of the door panel so this thing was slicker than snot on a rain coat.

 

sounds interesting.

 

I think I will have to look into this.

 

Great idea...

 

Have one and use it. I use a foot valve to turn mine on and off. I also use a air hammer with custom ground hammers in it and hold it by the barrel with one hand and the dolly in the other.

Fritz

 

Hey,

I think HAMB member John Kelly did a video on the use of a palm held nailer for the metalshaping of quarterpanels.
Ya mite schek his site or the search funtion for more info?

 

Eckold makes an awesome one.

 

I have to do my 59's door, is that small enough to fit inside? Or did you have the dollies on the inside?

 

A 3/8 carriage bolt works good if you need a rounded head.

 

It is small enough to get inside the door. I had the dolly on the outside. You could always use a longer bolt and make a couple different sizes. For the money this thing worked great.

 

I just found one online, shipped for $39.. Imma buy it right now! Thanks

 

i have one i have yet to use, i did try an old exhaust valve and it fit perfect, just need to cut the stem down a little and round the head.

 

Is the shorter overall size the benifit here? I was just about to order the one from Eastwood that fits in a standard air hammer for $20, I would have to believe the palm nailer would cost more than that, no?

 

I saw these used in some of Ron Covell's videos...looks like it would save some elbow grease over banging a panel with a hammer.