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Walter

Walter Report 18 Apr 2006 19:14

In my part of the world (NE England) a Hammerman was originally a large broad shouldered man who swung the 10/14lb sledgehammer on a long handle for the blacksmith working with white/red hot metal in a forge or smithy. This was done to weld together differing types iron. Hard iron (which would retain it's sharpness for longer) was used for the cutting edge and softer more malleable iron was used as the body of say a sword a scythe or a plough share etc With the advent of mechanisation the 'Heavy Hammer' became Steam or Compressed Air powered. Hope this Helps Walter

Avril

Avril Report 18 Apr 2006 15:22

thanku all of u that was very kind and helpfull avril

Phoenix

Phoenix Report 18 Apr 2006 15:01

I'm sure Heather is right, as my hammerman is sometimes called a shipwright. If the person doesn't live anywhere near the sea, though, they might be operating a steam hammer.

Glen In Tinsel Knickers

Glen In Tinsel Knickers Report 18 Apr 2006 15:00

Hi Avril It could be one of many things,including farrier,armourer,gold or silversmith,gunmaker etc. It would be some job connected to metalworking,and depends on the time and location. If you google 'hammerman' there are several results Glen

ErikaH

ErikaH Report 18 Apr 2006 15:00

Loads of info if you google............ Reg

Heather

Heather Report 18 Apr 2006 14:56

Could it be in shipbuilding? I saw something about the Titanic being built where one man would hold the rivetts (or whatever) and the other man would hammer them. Heather

Avril

Avril Report 18 Apr 2006 14:49

can anyone tell me what occupation hammerman is please thanks avril