ALANA WERZYN'S 2019 WINNING PROJECT OVERVIEW

MAKING A HAMMER HEAD FROM A METAL BLOCK: 

"I started this project on September 9th, 2019. I found this scholarship shortly before and thought the project would be perfect. Since I am not very strong, I decided I would make the head 5 inches in length, with a height and width of 2 inches. I am proud of how well this hammer turned out, considering this is the first hammer I’ve ever made. This project really helped me practice my skills for being a machinist and, I think, that is what’s important. I learned new things and made mistakes that will only help me get better."

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

I TOOK THE FOLLOWING STEPS TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT:

1. Used a straightedge to draw lines on the square stock.
2. Cut in at 1.75 inches in length and cut the .25 inch width of it.
3. Positioned the piece on the mill to painstakingly cut the corners.
4. With the purchase of a wooden handle, marked the center of the hammer where the handle would later be placed.
5. Carved out and shaped the hole using the drill press to receive the wooden handle.
6. Sanded down the wooden handle on the belt sander for best fit.
7. Hammered wooden wedges into the handle
8. Hammered metal wedges into the top of the handle.

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