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Helve Hammer
This is a discussion on Helve Hammer within the Power Hammers forums, part of the Blacksmithing category; I would like to find some more information on the helve hammer shown here: BP0159 Helve Hammer*-*I Forge Iron - ...
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02-11-2008, 06:20 PM
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 Helve Hammer
I would like to find some more information on the helve hammer shown here: BP0159 Helve Hammer*-*I Forge Iron - Blacksmithing and Metalworking It looks fairly easy to build and economical when it comes to materials needed for construction. My real concern is if it would be handy at drawing out small billets of pattern welded steel. I made one small billet of 1084/15n20 with a 4 pound sledge and my old arm just about fell off. I'd think that even though it has a fairly small throw it would be just the machine for my modest hammering needs. K  |
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02-12-2008, 10:03 PM
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In my opinion it would be very well suited to that type of operation. The people who have used the two that I have made say they are equivalent to a 25# LG in operation, it has the speed and force ideal for fusing billets and it also has excellent control just like the Depew I more or less copied them after. The only change I would make is a bit larger motor probably a 1/2 hp. Like I keep telling people if you increase the top die weight you are gonna have to slow it down. As far as I know, there have been 3 clones of it in various forms made. One in Oz, one in Mississippi, and I can't remember the 3rd one.
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02-14-2008, 09:46 AM
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Thanks! That's what I wanted to hear! I'll start scrounging materials.
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