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Old 09-30-2015, 03:04 PM
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Were they "bouncy" when struck on? I got to pick one up and play with it, but couldn't full on strike it. It was very light. I thought it might be useful if I had to do weird or extended arm position work, but if they make the material being worked react in a non traditional manner it might not be worth the snap on prices. The one I was playing with was actually a bluepoint just in case someone was trying to find what I'm talking about.
Not especially bouncy, but not "dead" like tung or bronze. Nice feel for work that is more delicate than 20ga steel.
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Old 09-30-2015, 03:16 PM
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If we are talking about working sheet other than steel -

Dollies can be made from different materials - hardwoods, plastics, and different metals offer changes in sensitivity for the hand that is holding them. Tung is "dead" and more so than bronze. Tin is another choice, as well is lead. The light metals are good, depending on what "feel" you are seeking.

Same for hammers - I am fond of a Ti hammer on some jobs.

Specifically to this thread - Ti is hard, durable and tough. It is light, non-sparking and fairly non-corrodable - and it cleans up well.
I have a roll-forged and drop-forged Ti wrecking bar that is quite handy. With no maker's name anywhere, it is very likely Russkie-made.
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