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I really like the design!
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My 50 Lb. Tire Hammer
01tundra replied to 01tundra's topic in Power Hammers, Treadle Hammers, Olivers
Decided it was time to beef my hammer up a little. I upsized from a 1-HP, 120V motor to a 2-HP, 1,750 HP TEFC motor wired at 240V. Also added about 12ish lbs. of lead to the tupp and increased the couterbalance weight by about 2 lbs. I increased the motor mounting plate from 1/4" thick to 3/4" to avoid any plate deflection due to the heavier motor. So now it's closer to a 65-lb hammer. I'm amazed by how much more responsive the hammer is now and the noticable increase in striking force. I can definitely feel the difference in my 6", 5,000 psi concrete slab for sure. The main thing I was worried about was loss of finesse since I work with a large size range of materials, but I honestly think I have better control now than I did with the 1-HP motor. Also took the time to install an industrial grade switch that's lockable since my grandson (toddler) has all of the sudden taken an interest in the "powahamma" . -
Very nice work. How did you get enough material on the end to make the leaves? Fold over and forge weld? Upset?
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Nice work!
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Made this one back during my greencoal class days......I sharpened it on a stone until it would shave, turned out more like a fancy prison shank . Very beautiful work right there!
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The vine / leaf is Verdigris (green) base with Gold highlights. Dragonfly is Iris Blue, Patina (light blue) and Silver.
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Guilder's paste, applied with heat gun and then baked on, Rust-Oleum Crystal Clear top coat.
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Finished up the paper towel holder for our camper, as usual, my better half did her magic on it to pretty up my work
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Yeah, I had even thought about forging a pocket style handle that would sit down flush on top of the lid. There's definitely room for improvement when I get some more free time. It's a work in progress .
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Agree with the handle concerns, it was the first thing that crossed my mind. Was going to originally thru-bolt it from the top until my wife added in the "can it also be a bench" request, that's what made me relocate it to the front edge. The top isn't very heavy so I figured I'd let it ride until something happens. I could always forge a front facing handle that's mounting plate wraps over the top and thru-bolts. As long as it's relatively low profile it wouldn't impede the bench functionality. With the hinges, I plan to make backing plates and thru-bolt the hinges if they ever become an issue. I was giving short notice on this project and it had to be completed prior to Thanksgiving, so I took some liberties and have plan "B' in mind just in case.
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Thanks all. My work has been inspected and approved by the governing authority !
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Beautiful work! I really like the design, very clean and has good balance with the wood slab.
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Dragoon leaf and scroll fire place screen with doors
01tundra replied to David Kailey's topic in Member Projects
Great work! Someday I'd like to try my hand at fireplace doors.