5 mins
Beginner
Hammer Polishing
The saddlers hammer is one of the most basic tools needed for leathercraft. However, when new, it is often not properly prepared to give you the optimal results. In this bonus tutorial short, Peter Nitz leather artisan Julien Danel takes you through the process of sanding and polishing so you can perfectly prep your hammer for use.
Tutorial Skills
1. How and why - removing sharp edges
2. Sanding by hand
3. Polishing with the machine
This video is only available as part of our Core Techniques Bundle.
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