Stone working tool having multiple striking edges on reversible-replaceable plates
OwnerRichard B. Souder, William E. Bauminventors
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OwnerRichard B. Souder, William E. Bauminventors
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A stone hammer having a weighted head has detachably rotatable and reversible faceplates defining striking edges on opposite ends of the head. The edges of the faceplates define cutting edges for trimming stone and the like. As a striking edge becomes worn, another striking edge can be selected by repositioning the faceplate. A striking edge may be selected by rotating a faceplate, individually reversing a faceplate, replacing a faceplate, striking with an opposing end or different edge of the hammer, or any combination thereof. In one embodiment, the faceplates are attached by a symmetrical pattern of bolts disposed in the faceplates. A worn striking edge is replaced by unbolting the faceplate and either flipping the faceplate over, or replacing the worn faceplate with a new faceplate having fresh, sharp edges.
A stone hammer comprising at least one faceplate having a plurality of selectable striking edges, wherein said at least one faceplate is reversible and mountable so as to present one of the striking edges at a given position on the hammer, and is detachable, rotatable and re-attachable to present a different one of the striking edges at said given position.
A hand held stone hammer comprising:
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