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slightly OT Railroad Spike Hammers

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Hugh MacKay

03-18-2007 19:31:19




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Recently I was at a live auction, My wife, daughter and her husband were with me. One of the items I bought was a Railroad Spike Hammer, this thing has to be a 12 to 15 pounder. Well the family got on my back, what was I going to do with this tool. My daughter insisted that at 64+ I no longer had the stamina to use this thing for more than a couple of swings. They kept on me, finally my daughter asked what I intended using it for. I told her that I would keep it, and in my will, leave it to the sibling that most annoyed me. Now, it's become a family joke, "Who's name is on the hammer this month?"

I said slightly OT, well I've used this several times since on old iron, mainly implements. It works great as a big punch, as one can strike it with another hammer when direct swings are not possible. Just a great tool to have around the shop. You should buy one, I only hope you have as much fun as I have had with mine.

Make note I also started a thread on Implement Alley, another subject. It was intended for Farmall page, I just got on the wrong button.

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Bob M

03-19-2007 05:03:24




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 Re: slightly OT Railroad Spike Hammers in reply to Hugh MacKay, 03-18-2007 19:31:19  
Hey Hugh - My parents gave me one of those RR spike drivers a few years ago. They spotted it at a yard sale and picked it for just a couple $. (When asked, all lady running the sale knew about it was "it's heavy").

Anyway it does get used every once in a while when the heft (about 12# I'd guess) and a narrow striking are required.

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I can't imagine working one of those drivers all day long like the old time railroaders did. Just a couple minutes on it is good enough for me! ...Bob

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Hugh MacKay

03-19-2007 05:23:51




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 Re: slightly OT Railroad Spike Hammers in reply to Bob M, 03-19-2007 05:03:24  
Bob: Just thinking, did your parents use the same criteria in giving the hammer, as I have proposed.



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Bob M

03-19-2007 09:04:37




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 Re: slightly OT Railroad Spike Hammers in reply to Hugh MacKay, 03-19-2007 05:23:51  
Indeed Hugh!!



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georgeky

03-18-2007 20:51:31




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 Re: slightly OT Railroad Spike Hammers in reply to Hugh MacKay, 03-18-2007 19:31:19  
Hugh, I have got one of those railroad hammers, I dont even remember were I got it. I have never driven a spike with it, but it does come in handy from time to time for various chores. I will keep it I think, I may never be able to find another. That is not the only so called worthless junk I have and I too catch flack about some of it. I am use to it.



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JayWalt

03-18-2007 19:35:53




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 Re: slightly OT Railroad Spike Hammers in reply to Hugh MacKay, 03-18-2007 19:31:19  
must be nice to have such a nice chunk of steel to swing around. I only got a 2 pound hand sledge. Dad's got a 8 lb seldge, but the handle is broke, and I havent had the time to mount it on a new handle. Lettem say what they will, sometimes you see something and just want it. I'm sure you got it cheap.

I'd be honored if someone left me something like that =).



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Hugh MacKay

03-18-2007 19:51:49




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 Re: slightly OT Railroad Spike Hammers in reply to JayWalt, 03-18-2007 19:35:53  
Jay: $6,00, She also has a new son, just turning 11 months, can't wait until he grabs that hammer. I can tell already, this boy has a mechanical mind. Someday I think she's ready to stake some climbing plant, I'll send the young lad home with this big hammer.



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JayWalt

03-18-2007 22:26:32




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 Re: slightly OT Railroad Spike Hammers in reply to Hugh MacKay, 03-18-2007 19:51:49  
Hugh, I like the look in a little boys eyes when hes learning and figuring out things. I dont have a son, nor do I intend to have kids, but I have a nephew and niece whom I enjoy teaching things quite a bit. My nephew is a handful, but doesnt have a dad because hes not of the correct "orientation" and decided to not be in his life. That whole side of the family has pretty much forgotten my nephew exists, and its just not right. Its really messed up and I feel for the little guy quite a bit, so I try to be as much of a father to him as possible when I can. It really bothers me when dads do that. I'm of the firm beleif that if you arent financially,emotionally, and mentally capable of having kids, dont have intercourse. People laugh at me cause of that, but I dont care. It just makes sense.

Anyways, my little nephew really enjoys my radio control hobby, and he loves my tractor. He's only 8 and thinks he should be able to drive it,cause he drives my sister's boyfriends's little green compact tractor. It's hard to explain to him that he just cant, but He understands now what it can do and understand its for his own safety. we went and broke a few things with the loader and smashed some things with the fasthitches downpressure. He was amazed =) Really enjoyed it. Taught him some things about the tractor and how to be safe with it especially since they are older machines and clutches can stick, and things can go wrong. I wish he lived closer, but my sister moved out of this piece of crap town after her breakin. He lives about a half hour away, and I visit mom's place in her town once a week. However my sister is way to strict on him, I think shes overcompensating for the lack of a true father figure, I dont know, but me and mom rarely get to visit him unless its convenient for my sister. I cant call up and say, next weekend can I take tyler for the weeknd, it just wont happen unfortunately. Hopefully he remembers the times I've spent with him when he gets older. I really worry about him because of his dad. He's a troubled little guy at times, and my sister is too busy busy to sit down and have heart to heart conversations with him. I better shutup before I get too upset about the whole situation. Summer is coming, hopefully I can steal him away for a few days to have some fun!!

Sorry for the venting, but It just spewed out of my fingertips =)

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