The best way to replace a hammer handle and put an antique hammer back into service

Old hammers just have better steel. The Maydole Hammer Factory opened in 1845 and remained in the Maydole family until 1939 when Mayhew Tools purchased the company. I have had this broken 100 year old Maydole ball peen hammer around the shop for a while. Finally got around to removing the broken handle and fitting a new handle to the old hammer head. Follow a few simple steps and you can bring an old broken hammer back to 'like new' condition and ready to serve for another 100 years.