njanvilman Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I am looking at a very old but in good condition Hawkeye helve hammer. It is an early one with the wood column where the hammer arm pivots from. It seems to be all there. Originally run off of an overhead line shaft. Anyone ever use one of these? Anyone out there have one in operation? It is not a big hammer. It is very compact and takes up little floor space. Just looking for comments about how these work. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Coke Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Greetings Josh, Ya walked right by mine when you were hear this fall I have lots of info .. Forge on and make beautiful things Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 I know about yours Jim. I am looking for information from anyone who has one set up and operating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianinsa Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Jim, have you checked to auto oiler it looks like it might malfunctioning :) It's a cool looking hammer though are you planning a refurbishment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 I think Jim is freeze hardening the hammer during those cold snowy Michigan winters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy k Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Yes - I have had mine running'?do=embed' frameborder='0' data-embedContent>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 Yes - I have had mine running'?do=embed' frameborder='0' data-embedContent>> Jeremy Could you give me your impression of the operation? Does it hit hard enough for drawing out stock 1" and under? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy k Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 My Hawkeye is rated for 2" round stock. I haven't played with it to much as I need a bigger water hopper throttle governed gas engine for it, the 3hp one I have is not big enough - would like a 5-7hp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOC Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 This May I had the privilege of using a Hawkeye powered by a portable steam engine at the Lake Goldsmith rally. It was great fun, handles 1 inch fine. This was in spite of some tune-up required, the dies are flogged out and the clutch idler could do with moving.If any of the guys with an original clutch set up, could measure and post, the owners would be greatly appreciative.cheers,AndrewOC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phabib Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 I have the number 3 Hawkeye and it handles 1" like it was nothing. The power hammer book, Pounding Out The Profits, says it was rated for up to 3" stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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