David E.

John, can you tell me why there are 10hp single phase motors in the US, when the largest here are 3.5hp on 1ph? I spoke to Transwave, told him my supply details, they could build me a rotary using my 480 volt split phase input,it would have no resale value, but it would give me best supply, pricey tho' ! BTW why cant you do your 25kg on single phase? it uses a 2.2 kw, there are high torque versions of those on single phase in UK. Thanks David.

Chris, I haven't replaced my Tig yet, until I know what my supply will be. The Miller machines are almost double the price here in UK, it is almost worthwhile to fly over, buy one and bring back in hand luggage.

Thanks for that good info, its all very helpful. I am such a numpty when it comes to electrics. The hammer is one thing but trying to run a 3ph tig welder from a converter is going to be another can of worms. Thanks again. David

Thank you all for your replies and experiences, I am now much more informed as to how I should proceed. I have a dedicated 240 volt single phase and I also have what is called here "split phase" or 2 phase it is still single phase but 2x 240 volts making 480 volts. I only use this for my 300amp stick welder. I want to power a Sahinler with a 4kw motor (5.5 hp) 3 phase. I have noticed that you commonly have 5hp motors on single phase in US where the largest we usually can get here in single phase is 3hp 240volt. I had not considered making my own, (electrics are the devils work to me:) ) but I shall look again. Thanks again. David BTW Chris what is the size of your converter to run the 10hp and is it a rotary?

Naughty Frosty !! Tee Hee snigger

Thanks LDW, apparently power hammers put a heavy load on the supply at start up and I just wondered which converters worked and which didn't. david.

Check front and back, under the bick and heel for square holes, that will tell you if it is wrought iron with a steel face. The holes were for the tongs to hold it during forging. The cast iron anvils dont have these holes.

Hi, Here in UK the largest motor on single phase is normally 3 or 3.5 hp, so to run a decent size power hammer I would need a phase converter to give me 3 phase from a single phase supply. Does anyone here use a converter to run a 4kw/5hp or bigger motor from a single phase supply and are you happy with it??

Here's tae us Wha's like us Gae few and they are all deid A Scottish toast when you are among friends:)

Never weld before 11 0'clock in the morning, the anvil should be warm by then:D

I like that a lot,nice finish,frame suits it too.

Hi Sparky,good luck with the forging, david

I apologise if my first post sounds negative,but,IMO the beauty of hand made/forged items lie partly in the fact that no two items are identical.Make a virtue of it.