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Do you think that if I were to work 2X2 or 1X4 the hard way, the 155 could do that all day long... and effeciently with flat dies? What kind and size of compressor would you recommend. When I get going, I will be running fairly constant and do not want to wait for the air to build up. Do you think that I should go to that size hammer to work this kind of stock... or would a smaller hammer do the job? Thanks

Congratulations on your new hammer. After you get it up and running, using flat dies, what do you think the maximum stock for drawing tapers and forging is with both hammers? How does the Big Blu compare to the Iron Kiss for handling larger stock material? Do you think the 65 big blu or the 50 iron kiss would handle 4" X 1" stock in the 4" way? (edgewise or the hard way).

I too have been looking at power hammers and have come to the conclusion that Anyang is my next hammer. These hammers are industrial quality. I think the self contained is the way to go. Look at what the big names in blacksmithing are using... Russell jacqua Albert paley, Michael Bondi, mark Asbery (owns an Anyang). All used self contained hammers. For the size and cost they are extremely hard hitting, good control and are meant to run for a lifetime.

Great work Derick... good to see that a blacksmith with the right tools can really make some money and create beautiful and lasting work. Hard to beat the combination of talent and tools. Thanks for the post James

I have heard good things about James Johnson and Anyang. It seems like the feedback is he has taken care of customers, knows the hammers, and is also a blacksmith that has used hammers in his work.

Sometimes these forums reminds me of the arguments we got into as kids... my dad drives a Ford and his car is better than your dad's Chevrolet. The only way you are going to make a good decision is to try the hammers out for yourself. There are real pro's and con's for all of the brands of hammers that are out there. Striking power, purchase price, maintainability, reliability, controllability, service by the distributor, and I am sure there are other factors. Personally, I would go with a self contained hammers... those are the hammer designs that are used in industrial production shops around the world... for over 150 years. I have used both external compressor hammer designs and self contained hammers and I like the hitting power of the self contained... but then my dad's Ford was better than your dad's Chevrolet.

Hey, if Jesse can have his own TV show, build those cool bikes, spend a week with Hofi, and marry Sandra Bullock... he has to be doing a few things right... if the concrete crumbles, he'll just fix it "outlaw" style. Glad your here Jesse.

Was looking at power hammers and went to the strikertool website... are they still in business?