Update April 15, 2024
All of the hammers and all of the drill holders are gone but I have the materials ordered to make more and will try to get them done before too long.Update January 30, 2024
I have just finished six compact hammers and they are
selling already. Three of these ended up with the
carabiner hole close to the bottom edge and the other
three came out better. The nicer ones are going for $200
plus postage and the other three for $100 plus postage.
Email me for more information.
Compact hammers
Heads with thin and better edge at carabiner hole
Update January 16, 2024
I have just finished ten hammers and they are selling
already. These are going for $200 plus postage.
Email me for more information.
Welcome to DAMMERR.com
DAMMERRs are carefully crafted, scientifically designed rock climbing hammers. Each DAMMERR is hand made and is to some degree unique.
Please note that DAMMERR is correctly spelled with two R's and in caps. DAMMERR is a mashup of my name and the word hammer.
Some DAMMERRs:
A Little About Me
I am a climber and prefer back country trad routes where I can climb at my level without the heckling of other climbers. I occasionally make first ascents of routes placing bolts where necessary but I have never used a power drill.I am an engineer and taught engineering at a university for 30 years. I have retired from teaching but continue to work as a forensic engineer.
This Site
Click on the buttons at the top of the page to learn more about the hammers, the drill holders and swag.A pair of titanium alloy DAMMERRS:
There is a YouTube video showing most of the steps in making these hammer heads and the handles. This was my first effort working with titanium so there are many screw-ups and ruined tools. The video is very long.
Making Titanium DAMMERRs
A DAMMERR with a handle made of black locust from a tree we cut down in my yard:
A different hammer Design, click here:
Wall Rat version of the DAMMERR - The Zephyr
See some photos of Antarctica
1961-1962 Antarctica Peninsula Traverse