PROBLEM STATEMENT
Machine and assemble a functional aluminum hammer by producing a hammer head and handle from aluminum stock to the provided engineering drawings. The build should develop proficiency with manual lathes and milling machines while applying core operations (facing, turning, threading, knurling, milling, drilling), and demonstrating how dimensional tolerances affect fit, assembly, and final product quality.
BILL OF MATERIALS
| Item | Qty | Specification | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum hex stock | 1 | 1.25 in aluminum hexagonal stock | Raw material for hammer head |
| Aluminum round stock | 1 | 1 in diameter aluminum round stock | Raw material for handle |
| Tapping fluid | as needed | standard tapping fluid | Lubrication for drilling and tapping operations |
| Buffing compound | as needed | polishing compound | Finishing and polishing the parts |
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