![My new hammers • Eileen Moylan My new hammers](https://eileenmoylan.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/IMG_5529-300x237.jpg)
As well as relaxing during my holidays I also picked up some new and second hand tools.
I got some hammers that are in need of a good cleaning. I plan to reface these and alter the shape of them slightly to suit my needs. I’ll update this with another post as it’s a messy job and not one I wanted to start on my first day back!
![ALDI Punches • Eileen Moylan ALDI Punches](https://eileenmoylan.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ALDI-Punches-300x196.jpg)
I also picked up these punches and chisels in Aldi last week. While the shapes aren’t exactly what I was looking for it’s nothing a bit of filing and polishing can’t sort.
![Chasing tools • Eileen Moylan Chasing tools](https://eileenmoylan.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/repousse-chasing-tools-2--300x225.jpg)
I’ve been looking for chasing punches and after having been outbid for a set on ebay I went looking for something I could adapt. These sets were €8 each in Aldi and are perfect for what I need.
These punches are used when chasing a piece of metal. This technique involves detailing the front surface of a piece by hammer striking these punches onto the metal.
![Method of Chasing • Eileen Moylan Method of Chasing](https://eileenmoylan.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Method-of-chasing-300x244.jpg)
I’ll post some more photos when I’ve transformed the punches and hammers…