Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/06/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 10:59 AM 6/18/99 +0100, Doug McLernon asked: >I am always be guided by Marc's expert advice but I need a few questions >answered. Is a Canadian hammer as good as a Germany hammer and do you >recommend the use of Tom A's softie. Are there any collectors of hammers out >there? The fact the softie sits higher than the top plate has caused such >grief amongst members in past posts - I believe there is actually an >advantage in using it with Marc's technique to actually protect the top >plate from dents. How high should I lift the hammer? Oh, Irish hammers are the best, as they're designed to work on thick Celtic skulls, such as my own. Marc msmall@roanoke.infi.net FAX: +540/343-7315 Cha robh bas fir gun ghras fir!