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rolyater

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  1. John, I have an observation regarding your UHMW guide blocks. It appears in a brief glimpse in your video, that your adjusting/locating screws for the UHMW blocks have pointed (conical) ends, and conical holes. I could not see if all of them are such, but if so they could possibly be the reason you are not having as good of results with your bearings. As the tup goes up and down, the bearing blocks have some friction, that would make them want to move up and down some also. The conical points and holes would act as ramps, and tend to push the guide blocks harder against the steel surfaces as the tup moves, increasing the friction as it moves, making proper adjustment difficult. If your adjusting bolts had cylindrical flat bottomed ends and bores, they would locate the blocks, and allow adjustment without tending to increase the pressure on the tup as it moves up and down. Just a thought, but it may make a difference. I think set up right, that the UHMW should work quite well, and be durable and forgiving. Make sure that what you have is real UHMW, and not just high density polyethylene. UHMW is a sentered material, made from powder fused under high pressure, and has the ability to retain a little lubricant. You can also adhere it with epoxy successfully, if you flame treat it first( run a touch over it briefly ). It is the material used on the bottoms of snow skis, snowboards. Your hammer is beautifully designed and built! I enjoyed your videos a lot! Best regards, Ron
  2. Matt, Thank you so much for the dimensions and pictures. They will help a lot. The offer of the sow block, is really appreciated, and it would certainly come it handy, especially if I have to fabricate a new one(which looks increasingly likely). I'd be more than happy to pay the freight, and give you something for to block as well. It looks like you are in the middle of a wrestling match. It is really important to have the machine a a comfortable working height. Hope it goes smoothly. The previous owner of my hammer had it mounted on a stack of plywood (about 9" thick, as I recall), with nice cutouts for the anvil, all on top of a steel plate on a heavy slab. It was straight forward, and worked well for him. Thanks again for your help! I'll email my contact info. <taylorre@gmail.com> Ron Best regards,
  3. Hi Kerry, I would like to have the dimensions of your 2B anvil if it is still handy. How is your installation coming along? I look forward to hearing about it. Thanks, Ron
  4. Hi Rusty, Thanks for checking on 2b! Does this mean that he is considering parting with the machine, or the anvil? I'd like to pursue it if you think its a possibility. I have some friends in Baton Rouge, the Broussard's. Brumby rents a store from me. Thanks again for your interest and help. Please let me know how to proceed?
  5. Micheal, Nice job! I have been looking for some appropriate stock to work with. If I don't find a replacement in the near future, I will probably do something similar. Thanks for your imput! Ron
  6. Kerry, Thanks for your help. The dimensions would be greatly appreciated, a photo would be helpful as well, if available. Good luck on your installation. I do know about the Potsville 2B,s and they do have an anvil, its left handed, and mine is right handed, not a huge problem, I don't think. I plan on going to see it. They also want a lot for it! Thanks again, Ron
  7. Hi Rusty, It would be worth quite a bit, but would depend if its the right one, and what the costs involved in moving it are. My machinery is in San Diego, but will eventually move to New Mexico. I would certainly give a couple of grand for the right one delivered price. Thanks for your interest, and help Ron
  8. Hi Rusty,
    I'm in San Diego most of the time.

  9. Hi All, I am missing an anvil for a Nazel 2B. My was stolen from a friends storage yard in San Diego, prior to 6 months ago. Discovered it missing when I went to load it, and the rest of the machine, to haul it to New Mexico to start using it finally. I have owned about 5 years. If anyone one has any leads it would really appreciated! Also does anyone know about the inter-changeability of the anvils between the various sizes of hammers? Thanks, Ron Taylor
  10. I was about to post about an anvil for my 2B being stolen, and wondering if anyone knew about where to start looking for a replacement, when I ran across this! This is certainly even more unbelievable. Sorry. I am not sure when mine went missing, I know it has been gone for several months from a friends a storage yard in San Diego.If anyone has any suggestions please let me know. I am pretty sure a 4B anvil would not be compatible. Misery love company, hope yours turns up!
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