Foot Powered Hammer???

[Farmer Phil]

I know you all are into some amazing power hammers, but I need a non-electric solution. Where can I find info about foot powered hammers or other non-electric possibilities? Thanks, Phil

[larrynjr]

Here is one of the best posts on the site, showing the treadle hammer that Apprenticeman made.

Treadle hammer build pictures

IForgeIron sells the plans for that one.

How to build a Tredle Hammer*-*I Forge Iron - Blacksmithing and Metalworking

[ApprenticeMan]

One edit to my design, build 1 inch wide dies instead of 2 inch, focuses the force and works the steel more efficiently. Another option(sort of, no foot powered power hammer will ever work like a powered hammer) is an Oliver hammer.

[pete46]

I Saw One Used At The Ms. Forge Council Meeting .
I Now Believe Treadle Hammers Are From God!!!!!!!

[primtechsmith]

ABANA has detailed plans available for purchase.
Here is the link:
[ABANA] The Store

Peyton

[Jmercier]

My treadle hammer is a more non-conventional style, here's a pic of it.

It hits very very hard for not being all that massive of a head.

[Dale Russell]

Phil ...

Makers of one of the Best Treadle Hammers in Production

[Glenn]

I have used the original "the Best Treadle Hammers in Production". It turned 1/2 inch square into paper thin metal in 4 hits. The way it is set up, it gives you control to kiss the metal, smash it, or anything in between. All moving parts are precision made and replaceable from standard size stock.

[NeatGuy]

Here is an interesting treadle hammer

[Farmer Phil]

Originally Posted by Glenn

I have used the original "the Best Treadle Hammers in Production". It turned 1/2 inch square into paper thin metal in 4 hits. The way it is set up, it gives you control to kiss the metal, smash it, or anything in between. All moving parts are precision made and replaceable from standard size stock.

How fast (blows per minute) can you get out of the Best Treadle Hammer? Their website actually doesn't have any info about it at all. How about your's Apprentice Man? Have you got it working effectively yet?