Reddit mentions: The best ball-peen hammers

I too was in your position just a few years back. Here is a list of my recommendations for the entry-level versions of the items you listed above as well as some other things I like to have handy.

• Hammer, $15; This hammer is cheap, it has a peen (for drawing out metal) and is... well... a hammer.
  
• Anvil, $60; This anvil is definitely a beginner anvil but it is what I used for two years until I upgraded. You can pick it up in most all Harbor Freight stores as I assume there is one in every state.
  
• Tongs, $15; This set of pliers will help with quite a few things the main being to hold the metal once heated. I know that these are not what one thinks about when they think "blacksmithing tongs" but I have used similar ones for the entire time I have forged due to their versatility.
  
• Apron, $25; I personally have not used this exact apron before but it is cheap and though not beautiful, it is functional and trust me, spending $25 now on this may very well save you 100 times that in hospital bills.
  
• Gloves, $20; These are the gloves I use at my forge and I can say that there is little to no loss of dexterity and they provide ample heat resistance.
  
• Forge; This is the one piece that deters people the most as it is the most expensive piece. The type of forge you get depends on your budget and your ability/aptitude for DIY work. Here are my recommendations for three different budget levels.
  

• High-End Budget; 2 Burner Blacksmith Forge $489.95
  
• Mid-Level Budget; 1 Burner Blacksmith Forge $350
  
• Entry-Level Budget; This Video will take you through the process of making a Coffee Can Forge. They are suitable for the entry level smith and can, if done right, be made for less than $150.
  
  Now for my personal suggestions;
  
  

• Grinder, $55; This Handy-Dandy little grinder is what I use for most all of my knife smithing. It is pretty cheap and a great entry-level piece of equipment.
  
• Metal, $5-$20; When you are starting off, I highly advise to start with the tool steel available at Home Depot and/or Harbor Freight because they are very cheap and you can stand to mess up without wasting expensive metal.
  
• This Book is what I began learning with and it comes packed with a number of starter projects to help you get started on learning basic skills as well as acting as a reference later on down the line.
  
  I hope this list helps and I wish you well on your journey in beginning Bladesmithing!
  
  
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I used something like this for the hammer - plastic end worked great. You can get something like this if you prefer metal.

These are the punches I used, they're great. Definitely recommend something like these.

I work industrial maintenance

It's hard for me to suggest you a tool when I don't know what you have, need, and want upgraded

I will say my favorite tool is my Proto ball peen hammer

Stanley Proto J1316AVP Antivibe Ball Pein Hammer, 16-Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H1LLFFA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_nugTBb02HA74P

The ergonomics and quality are perfect on it. Highly suggested

What tools are you considering? I'll suggest you models per tool wanted

Welcome to the wonderful world of home rifle maintenance. As frustrated as you maybe now, you'll be better able to work on your firearms in the future because of it. We've all been in a similar position where something simple won't work the way it's supposed to.

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What type of hammer (weight, material, head) and punches (material, diameter) are you using?

How are you placing the receiver while you work on the rifle, are you trying to drive the pin out side to side or top down?

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Based on what you've posted so far (and not knowing answers to the above yet).

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If it were me working on the rifle I would make a quick armourers block (see below for link to a purchasable one). Just take a piece of 2x4 and drill a decent sized hole in it, perhaps 3/8" to 1/2". Now clearly there's a lot of pressure holding that pin in place, to remove it you need a proper hammer and a proper punch. For the hammer you need something like a 12oz steel ball pein. For the punch you will need a steel punch with a diameter as close to the pin as possible without going over.

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To drift that pin out of the receiver you're going to put your armourers block on a solid surface (work bench, garage floor, etc). Place the receiver, on it's side on top of the block, and punch the pin from the top into the hole in the armours block. It will take a few good wacks before the pin will move, and once it does it will move quick.

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If after all that the pin won't come out I would recommend taking it to gunsmith as you may be doing something wrong.

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Relevant tools:

https://www.amazon.ca/Real-Avid-Smart-Bench-Block/dp/B01LXE01KU/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=bench%2Bblock&qid=1574830067&sr=8-5&th=1&psc=1
https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/mastercraft-fibreglass-ballpein-hammer-0574103p.html#srp
https://www.amazon.ca/Vaughan-TC2012-12-Ounce-Commercial-Hammer/dp/B00018AP1K/ref=sr_1_15?keywords=12oz+hammer&qid=1574831381&s=hi&sr=1-15
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00008IHTJ?pf_rd_p=166ffdfc-3741-4c47-bf8d-82d1def52b0e&pf_rd_r=SXGJ0TT9FGC6PNXD4XHT

Tools to buy today

Knipex 8701250 10-Inch Cobra Pliers

[Stanley Proto J1316AVP Antivibe Ball Pein Hammer, 16-Ounce] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H1LLFFA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_RJnQCb4SE5G75)

[Mayhew 61355 Dominator Screwdriver Pry Bar Set, Curved, 3-Piece] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000T4URU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_CSnQCbKKNE6HK) you'll carry the small one in your pouch, you'll keep the other 2 in your toolbox. You'll learn to love prybars on this job.

I hear wright makes good hammers. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wright-Tool-9077-2-5-Pound-Hammer/dp/B0082R946O/ref=sr_1_4?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1538159995&sr=1-4&keywords=wright+hammer but i have no personal experience with them. I know hazet is a brand that should be easily found in the UK so you can try them as well.

>Allen wrenches (P or T handle)

Journeyman T-Handle Set, Metric, 6-Inch, 8-Piece Klein Tools JTH68M https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004MI5M8Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_3cXIDbNCP19SG

>Screwdriver set

Wera, but I've always been OK with cheaper sets



>Impact that can snatch a lug nut (M18)

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-18-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-Brushless-4-Mode-Compact-Impact-Wrench-Kit-with-1-4-0-Ah-Battery-and-18-Volt-Charger-R86011SB/303037082?mtc=Shopping-B-FBT-G-Multi-NA-Multi-NA-Feed-PLA-Catchall-NA-NA&cm_mmc=Shopping-B-FBT-G-Multi-NA-Multi-NA-Feed-PLA-Catchall-NA-NA-71700000014585962-58700001236285396-92700010802552394&gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=Cj0KCQjwoKzsBRC5ARIsAITcwXF1m8fNLyn-IPd_ArcGroRU4Gt7QZ1cseThUs5fyu7qTQE3abdzA_QaAsbaEALw_wcB

>Hand impact driver set

Harbor freight (unless you're talking about pneumatic)

>Ball pine hammer

Stanley Proto J1316AVP Antivibe Ball Pein Hammer, 16-Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H1LLFFA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ePWIDb7HKKZ39





>Hardware storage

Harbor freight

This bosch hammer is really nice https://www.amazon.de/Bosch-Professional-Schlosserhammer-gepr%C3%BCft-vibrationsarm/dp/B07J264ZHY/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=hammer&qid=1565568317&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyWjhZUktDMUpJVzFQJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzcxOTQyU1ZFOVlIT0sxRzVJJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA2NTUyNTQxTTc4QzA1T05SNEFBJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfcGhvbmVfc2VhcmNoX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

Here, let me help you:

http://www.amazon.de/Silverline-HA12B-Schreinerhammer-Hartholzstiel-0-112kg/dp/B000LFVBPC/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1406152733&sr=1-1&keywords=hammer

I think you should, like an adult, politely and respectfully go through your house and smash each camera with a ball-peen hammer.

This model is a good one.

One embarrassing moment caught on camera for any of the children and yourself living in your house can be something that will provide any of you cringing suffering for decades.

It is a Cooper's hammer. The slot is to drive the barrel hoops on.

Edit: Amazon link.

Need a bigger hammer.

I used this...
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B001BHGC6M/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Buy them here...!

Ball peen hammers come in a variety of weights and sizes.

Besides a welder, here are some tools and sealers you may need.

Ingersoll Rand 1/4" Air Die Grinder 3107G https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VZC9PI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_UopXCbSGKRWDR

Wiss METALMASTER M3R 9-3/4" Compound Action Snips, Straight, Left, Right https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00002N5KQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_EppXCbHEASVCR

Estwing Ball Peen Hammer - 12 oz Metalworking Tool with Forged Steel Construction & Shock Reduction Grip - E3-12BP https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DT0OQQ2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_CqpXCbX8EYP89

3M 08367 Black Coatings https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A9ZR8HO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_1ppXCb796EXQG