Hi Steven

And welcome to FEGA. I had the privelidge of engraving one of those hammer heads just recently for John Rohner. I'm pretty sure that they are made of mild steel. It was very easy to engrave. The overall length measures 47mm and the face has a diameter of 23mm.

Cheers
Andrew

Andrew Biggs
1/5/2008 2:57:02 PM

Andrew Biggs
1/5/2008 2:58:24 PM

John Rohner, one of the founders of GRS, gets a hammer head engraved for him - using a Lindsay tool to do it with? Our tiny piece of the universe has indeed come full circle..."


j.c.


j.c.
1/5/2008 11:46:51 PM

If your not gonig to use it for a hammer I would use 12L14 steel.
12L14 is screw stock and is a dream to cut. Getz muzzle loading barrles are made of it because of the consistancy of it. It can be Case hardened after engraving if you desire. Another good steel is 8620. 8620 is the steel that C sharps uses for thier recievers. Bill Gamradt will testify to how nice 8620 cuts . He has engraved some beautiful C Sharps actions. If your not going to use it for a hammer I would use 12L14 steel.


Jerry Huddleston
1/6/2008 4:29:33 PM

How do you go about getting your professional status? There used to be a section that explained that but I cannot seem to find it. What do I need to do other than be an FFL holder?

Brian Hochstrat
5/8/2008 11:47:53 PM