Nice work. I think it's obvious you understand the principles here. Only ugly if it's not finished.
As for the old framing hammer, reshape and polish the striking surface. If it's one of the heavy framing hammers, ditch it for finishing as soon as you can, a lighter hammer will bounce better, save your arm, and be better able to "finesse" with.
If it is a heavy framer, round the striking end and use it for heavy sinking.
Or save it to build a shop addition....
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Mark from Illinois
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