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I have a couple of Martin's, they're really nice and an old set of Snap-on hammers that I've had for better then 20 years! Having a set of good, well balanced hammers makes all the difference in the world!

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

I have a couple of Martin's, they're really nice and an old set of Snap-on hammers that I've had for better then 20 years! Having a set of good, well balanced hammers makes all the difference in the world!

Do you know which Martins you have? I have a cheapy hammer & dolly set. the dollies are fine but the hammers suck.

Randy - are those the EMS prices for the body panels? WOW !!!

I've seen Martin's selling new at swap meets fairly reasonably - but still in the $30 range. Whichever hammer(s) you end up with, I think you will prefer the hickory handle rather then fiberglass. I had one with a 'glass handle and sold it, replacing it with the wood. It just didn't 'feel' right - but then I sold the the '31 sedan body and really haven't been used much since.

Originally Posted by IC2

Randy - are those the EMS prices for the body panels? WOW !!!

I've seen Martin's selling new at swap meets fairly reasonably - but still in the $30 range. Whichever hammer(s) you end up with, I think you will prefer the hickory handle rather then fiberglass. I had one with a 'glass handle and sold it, replacing it with the wood. It just didn't 'feel' right - but then I sold the the '31 sedan body and really haven't been used much since.

Yeah, Dave, those EMS panels sold thru Hotrod Sheetmetal 1937-40 Ford Sheet Metal Argh!!

Will do some shopping for appropriate hammer/s. I got some hammerin' to do!

Originally Posted by randyr

Yeah, Dave, those EMS panels sold thru Hotrod Sheetmetal 1937-40 Ford Sheet Metal Argh!!

Will do some shopping for appropriate hammer/s. I got some hammerin' to do!

I found it amusing that you folks are naming your hammers... I've got 3 sizes of ball pein, and 3 sizes of sledge hammers.. oh and a couple framing hammers and a new upholstery brad setting hammer..

Randy, I'll be living vicariously (sic?) through you on this phase of the project!

OH, ALMOST forgot... pictures please? I'm learning and need pics!

Originally Posted by 34_40

I found it amusing that you folks are naming your hammers... I've got 3 sizes of ball pein, and 3 sizes of sledge hammers.. oh and a couple framing hammers and a new upholstery brad setting hammer..

Randy, I'll be living vicariously (sic?) through you on this phase of the project!

OH, ALMOST forgot... pictures please? I'm learning and need pics!

Well, Mike, you obviously didn't have to do much metal shaping on a fiberglass car!!
Now, for naming my hammers, I want one named Brutus for the big stuff, maybe one named Adele for powerful fine tuning and maybe a FiFi for dainty detailed work.

And what do you mean, "pictures please"??? Did you not see my previous posts???

Originally Posted by randyr

Well, Mike, you obviously didn't have to do much metal shaping on a fiberglass car!!
Now, for naming my hammers, I want one named Brutus for the big stuff, maybe one named Adele for powerful fine tuning and maybe a FiFi for dainty detailed work.

And what do you mean, "pictures please"??? Did you not see my previous posts???

I wasn't referring to this car! Most of the others were Cougars and Mustangs and I just never "got into" the body work side of cars.

The name Martin is what caught my attention. While I didn't use a lot of their tools, I knew sections of their catalogs by heart when it came to conveyors / shafting / bearings when I maintained incinerators.

And I always thank you for the pictures. I was just reminding you that I'm learning and am very interested in your project, and I wish to see how you get yourself out of this mess!