Hi folks,
At long, long last, my Kerrihard is coming home :) I bought a used 25# Kerrihard power hammer about 12 years back (from a gent that had bought it from the original owner 40 years prior, but never used it himself). It has sat in my parent's garage since then, unused and disassembled. Now I have a garage/shop of my own, and I'll be going to fetch my hammer in a few weeks! Dreams can come true ;)
By all accounts, (with a motor added) it will still function; but it has seen better days, and been patched somewhat in the ancient past.
I'll post pictures in the near future, but was wondering if anyone could offer any advice on restoration? Specific initial questions that I have include the following:
1. Suggestions for a motor?
2. Best way to clean off the ancient, congealed grease?
3. Best type of grease to use now?
4. Any point (aside from ascetics) in painting it?
5. Options for replacing the little oil/grease reservoirs that screw in on top?
6. Tips or opinions on bolting it to the ground?
7. Advice on assembling a safety cage around the spring/ram mechanism?
Anything you could offer would be most appreciated! I am hoping to have it running again for 2014, it's 100-year birthday!
many thanks,
Patrick