[TheForge] HF and Grizzly

[frogforge at earthlink.net]

Jerry,

I have the HF planishing hammer, and was impressed by the finish on it 
and how well it seemed to be made (relative to HF tools) when I first 
received it.  I got it for $129, and mine has the metal covered foot valve 
(some are plastic).  The air chisel/hammer/motor that came with it worked 
for about one hour, but in all fareness to HF I probably was putting too 
much air pressure through it.  I bought 2 of the "heavy duty" chisels on  
1/2 price sale  for $10.00 each as a replacement "motor."  One of the new 
chisels fit, the other didn't: about 1/8" difference in diameter between the 
two.  Anyway, I think that it is worth what I paid for it.  If you look over on 
metalmeet.com, you'll find lots of pros/cons on the HF Planishing Hammer 
and the HF English Wheel.  I'll probably buy one of the EW's next time 
they go sale, and it should be fine for my "hobby" use.  Usual caveats 
about any association w/ HF.

Dave