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This is a discussion on treadle hammer within the Power Hammers forums, part of the Blacksmithing category; I am thinking of trying to put together a treadle hammer. I bought the Clay Spencer book from ABANA, but ...
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08-27-2008, 10:39 AM
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 treadle hammer
I am thinking of trying to put together a treadle hammer. I bought the Clay Spencer book from ABANA, but was wondering if anyone had any modifications to that design that they found worthwhile. Thanks in advance.
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08-27-2008, 10:08 PM
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Make an inline one, that's the only suggestion I have  .
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08-28-2008, 10:03 PM
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Neal I was kind of kidding, the abana treadle is an EXCELLENT treadle. The modifications I would make if I could build an abana one or build my inline over again would be to use solid steel for both the ram and anvil, with a much heavier piece for the anvil than for the ram. Also, whatever the dimensions of your ram IE 2 inch square, do not make the dies bigger, make the striking part 2 inches square as well, any part of the die sticking out NOT under the ram won't really do much, and the force will be more focused. If you have any more questions feel free to ask, i'll gladly share any info I have freely.
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08-29-2008, 02:28 PM
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Yes from IForgeIron for $19.95. Contact me to order a copy.
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08-31-2008, 09:25 AM
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I can't find any info on your plans any place on the site. I have nothing against buying another set of plans, even better if it helps support this great site, but I would like to know at least what kind of hammer it is. Would anyone have an image of one built from these plans that is already in the gallery?
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08-31-2008, 01:38 PM
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I built the inline treadle hammer from plans by Clay Spencer. I have a picture of it here. At the time, I didn't have room for the treadle hammer and rolling mill, so I no longer have the treadle hammer. The main modification that I made, was instead of welding the tube for the pivot of the treadle to the front of the upright column, I drilled holes through the column instead. Obviously I had to make the treadle a bit longer, but not bit problem there. I used 6" diameter round for the anvil, and a lead filled tube for the hammer. Jamie |
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08-31-2008, 03:29 PM
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The hammer is shown being assembled in the photo below. Contact me for plans. Cost is $19.95
__________________ Tools do not make the blacksmith, the blacksmith makes the tools. gc If you do not build a box, then you do not have to think outside the box. If someone questions your standards, they are not high enough. |
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08-31-2008, 10:08 PM
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Is this like the one Sam built?
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