Quote Originally Posted by GBWM View Post
I'd say it's art for art's sake. I mean I could use some wood and make myself a handle out of wood and probably it would be more ergonomic. BUT - one point was to make it on my lathe. Second - I've seen similar projects in the internet and I simply like such design .
I wouldn't worry, anybody that can machine up to a fat shoulder the way you did cutting those threads can make whatever he wants in my book. In any event a very nice hammer.